Glendale High School - Falcon Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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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

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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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is - ...A-.Yi -- - . .325-ErfQ're of e , J M. -f. it 'N Q ? it ...L Administration Visits with pupils Engaged in the activities of the Deputy Superin- tendent, Dr. Joe Kuklenski combined the necessary leadership and abilities with a friendly smile and oc- casional visits to the Glendale student body. His position, added to the administration staff for the first time this year, included the responsibilities of co-ordinating and directing the educational programs of the school district. He also assisted the selection of staff members and supervised the development of long range planning of the educational program. Holding the position of Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education, Dr. A. M. Alexander worked in a close relationship with members of the School Board, Dr. Graff, and Dr. Kuklenski. His schedule included, among administrative duties, visits to the various high schools to work with the principals on important issues involving student activities and regu- lations. Visiting at Glendale throughout the year offers Dr. joe Kuklen ski, Deputy Superintendent, a chance to enter the routine life of high school students. Q 1 e I 1l Il , x .-...... Ulf? ----- uf 1'it'fl'ivs N fi' li ,xl Y Q1 U lk , if .- G MA! Lfldtl Meeting in business sessions to plan and discuss prob- lems were Dr. A. C. Brewer, city-wide Science Co-ordina- tor, Mr. james Ford, Glendale principalg Dr. A. M. Alex- ander, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education, Mr. Bill Gist, Hillcrest principal, Dr. Joe Kuklenski, Deputy Superintendent, Mr. Ralph Hamilton, Central principal, and Mr. Fred Balden, Parkview principal. Glendale senior Martha Mitchell fsecond from leftj partici- pates in Teen Talk, a monthly panel show which recently won the Golden Mike award presented by the American Legion Auxiliary to broadcasts that promote juvenile decency.