Frankenmuth High School - Eyrie Yearbook (Frankenmuth, MI)

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Guidance and Counselling Elementary Administration Administration of the elementary school has beeninthe hands of James Vitany who has worked in close harmony with James Matteson and the Board of Education. Mr. Vitany came to Frankenmuth in 1956 as principal and is still serving in that capacity. | A graduate of Central Michigan University in 1949 with his Bachelor of Arts degree, Mr. Vitany obtained his Masters from the University of Michigan іп 1954, His work includes coaching of junior varsity basketball, elementary teams, and he is assistant football coach. The guidance and counselling program has grown in pro- portion to that steady growth of the school In 1957 Robert Wallen, in addition to his duties as principal, served as counsellor. In 1958 Tracy Stockman was hired to handle psychology and counselling as well as teaching. When he took over the duties of principal, Homer Stinchcombe became head of the counselling and testing program, capably assisted by Mrs. Helena Kaczynski, on a part time basis. Both Mr. Stinchcombe and Mrs. Kaczynski are graduates of Central Michigan University with Masters degrees from the Uni- versity of Michigan.

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Administration James A, Matteson will leave the Frankenmuth public school system to take up his new duties — in the Pigeon-Elkton High School in the Thumb. Mr. Matteson, in July of 1960, concludes eleven years with this system, Mr. Matteson received his B.S, degree from Central Michigan College in 1949 and came to Frankenmuth, During his first year he taught in the high school and then slipped into the superintendency where he has served for ten years. During this time he received his M.A, degree and has completed many of the re- quirements for his doctorate in education-ad- 4 ministration. In this school year several new í phases of education were investigated in con- i junction with Central Michigan University. Mr. Matteson here tunes in for the new American History televised program, Theclass was taught | on a junior level. Richard Ziehmer, principal, will serve the Frankenmuth school system as new superin- tendent, h aving been appointed for the new school year. A graduate of Pontiac High Schoo1, Mr. Ziehmer continued his education at Eastern Michigan University. Graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1952 he taught at Walled Lake for one year and Almont for three years, coming to Frankenmuth in 1958. In 1959 Mr. Ziehmer received his Master in Art from the University of Michigan. At the present time he is working on advanced graduate Ee He EE

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Secretaries and Office Personnel Mrs. Charlotte Worley, secretary and friend, handles the work of the principal's office. Mrs. Worley has been in her present position since moving to Frankenmuth in 1957, Of her family of three boys, أ‎ the eldest, Kenneth, graduated with this year's class. Doris Beyerlein, graduate of Frankenmuth High School, is completing her second year as secretary in the office of the superintendent. During the forepart of the year Mrs. Donald Bruns was also a member of the working team. Karen Janson, member of the class of '60, lower right, has worked in the co-op program and will continue as a full-time employee when the school year ends. Pictured with Karen below are senior girls who have shuttled back and forth between the two offices keeping busy and getting experience. Left to right: J. Techentien, R. Mossner, D. Bierman, P, Crotzer, J. Riethmeier, and Karen.