Glendale High School - Falcon Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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'Www K.. Administration Directs education Devoting his time and energy, Dr. Willard Graff, Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools, is to- tally committed to education. His major concern is to contribute what he can to provide the quality of education needed by Springfield youth. Because of his outstanding work and leadership, Dr. Graff has received such honors as The American Educators Medal awarded by the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge and an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree con- ferred by Drury College. He was elected to the office of president of the Missouri State Teacher's Associa- tion. In May, Dr. Graff was awarded the Citation for Distinguished Service to Education by the University of Missouri at the Education Day Banquet. Working with Dr. Graff on matters concerning the basic needs of education were the members of the Administrative Board. Their responsibilities included maintaining order in the school system by supervising building improvements, teacher selection, co-ordinat- ing personnel services, and supervising business trans- actions. Dr. Willard j. Graff Snpfriniendenl of School: L.. gp I f + ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD-from mug Mr. David Berryman, Director Vocational- Technical Industrial Education, Dr, Roy Litle, Assistant Superintendent for Elemen- tary Education, Dr. A. M. Alexander, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Educa- tion, Dr. Willard Graff, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. joe Kuklenski, Deputy Super- intendent, Mrs. Hazel Ponder, Director of Personnel Services, Dr. Howard Heidbrink, Director of Curriculum Development, bark mu'-Mr. Kenneth W. Kraft, Director of Business Services, Mr. joe Grant, Director of Building Services, Mr. john Sweeney, Director of Pupil Services, Dr. Howard Lowe, Director of Research and Federal Programs, Mr. Nova Nash, Administrative Assistant for Public Information-Printing. Applauding the Glendale Patriotic assembly which climaxed Teen Patriot Week Oct. 16 20, Dr. Graff, flanked by Marine Mike jackson, stands with the student body.

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BOARD OF EDUCATIONifronl mtv, Dr. Willard J. Graff, Superintendent of Schoolsg Dr. G. Bruce Lemmon, jr.-presidentg Dr. Arch Lowe, jr.-vice-president, bark row, Mr. Turner White III, Dr. William E. Everheart, Mr. William G. Magers, Mr. Franklin P. Gamble. 1:71 A-'s' ...uf Board of Education Plays vital role Believing that teachers, members of the administra- , g tion, and school boards have a common goal-that if K of providing the best possible schools for children 1 V and youth of the district-the School Board combined A 1 the qualities of integrity, perseverance, faith, vision, and initiative to govern the school district. A board vi i of six, each a resident tax payer of the district, re- 1 1 tained and exercised full legislative authority and , control of schools. Responsibilities included preparing and publishing 1 tm policies covering their organization, general policies, procedures, and major plans. Their primary goal was to achieve harmony within the board, the school staff, the community, and the youth. Deriving their authority from the people of Mis- souri, the board held regular meetings twice a month that were open to the public. Delegated to Dr. Wil- L lard Graff, Superintendent of Schools, was the E executive and administrative authority of the Spring- y ...uv- field District R-12 School Board. W V- if it aa. .,,i rc Serving all school personnel and also the community, PTA, School VAAAJ 5 Board, and others, is the Administrative Service Center.

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Always interested in GHS life, Dr, Alexander carries on an ani- mated conversation with Bruce Herndon and his family. Visiting GHS, Dr. Alexander views the Home Dr. joe Kuklenski Economics Christmas display with Cheri Alexander. Defmty Slalwrirztarzdwzt Dr. A. M. Alexander Aljiflrliif Superintendent for Serondmy Eduration .-ww --fi ,,......-an-Q Guan.. ,X is