Glendale High School - Falcon Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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The Board of Education, a six member board elected by the voters of the district, works to bring about many improvements for the Springfield educational system. In lanning for the various levels of education, the Board P first considers such factors as the number of children, the mobility of the local population, and the needs of students. The Board, aware of the forever changing Springfield population, establishes a facile educational program that involves both the nt and future needs of the students. prese Meeting a few of these needs this year, the Board authorized 'b instructional center and cafeteria the expansion of the li rary at Glendale along with the provision of additional parking space. It also provided for additional facilities at various other schools. ' ' 'l' ' ualified Because the task of providing adequate faci ities, q teachers, and a modern program of education is a big one, each member spends a great deal of time on board activities outside the regularmonthly meetings. Due to this devotion, the entire student population is benefited by the attainment of a better education. b H Mr William G. Magers-presidentg Dr. Arch Lowe, jr., Board of Education-Dr. William E. Everheart-vice pre 'd t- M R r Dr- Willard J- Gfaff SuPeflmendem of 50100151 Mr. Frahkixd iD. gambileilnd lifildiyllllilliam Cantrell. Maoathv HM ' . r arna , r. Richard Grosenbaugh, and Dr. Wanda Gray converse during the taping of 3 radio Program. Supl Adrr perir riarii Indt velol Busii

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:nter and cafeteria additional parking es at various other facilities, qualified 1 is a big one, each 'd activities outside levotion, the entire inrnent of a better gg DI. A1'Ch Lowe, JL! iio program. 'ff P- 311. f, e ':Z' -ver.-.. Q After 18 years of devoted service, Dr. Willard J. Graff concluded his career as Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools. During Dr. Graff's tenure as superintendent, the Springfield public school system has grown to about 26,000 students and has established a reputation for excellence. Dr. Graff had the foresight to plan for the financing and building of adequate physical facilities for the district. In the area of the educational program, Dr. Graff's leadership was instrumental in helping the school and community to keep apace of educational changes and needs. Dr. Graff has served on many councils and committees. In 1967, he was president of the Forty Club, a group composed of superinten- dents of large school systems in eight Mid- Western states. In 1968, he was president of the Missouri State Teachers Association. In addition to these, he has received many awards for his outstanding service. In 1965, he was awarded an Outstanding Service to Education award pre- sented by the Education Clubs of America. In 1968 he was recipient of the Citation for Dis- tinguished Service to Education award given by the College of Education of the University of Missouri. Dr. Graff also received an honor- ary Doctorate in Law from Drury College in Superintendent Graff discusses yearbook editing with Jana McCurdy during a 1966. visit to his office. Administrative Board-Raw 1, Dr. A. M. Alexander, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Educationg Dr. I. E. Kuklenski, Deputy Su- perintendent for Insffuctiong Dr. Willard I. Graff, Superintendent of Schoolsg Mr. Louis Bruton, President of Springfield Education Asso- ciation. Di., Roy F, Litle, Assistant Superintendent .for Elementary Educationg David Berryman, Director of Vocational, Technical and Indugtiial Education, Raw 2, Mr. Garth Yarnall, Director of Research-Eederal-Legislationg Dr. Howard J. Lowe, Director of Curriculum De- velgpmentg Mr, Joe Grant, Director of Building Servicesg Mr, Larry Folkins, Director of Personnel Servicesg Mr. K. W. Kraft, Director of Business Services? Mr. john Sweeney, Director of Pupil Servicesg and Dr. Wanda Gray, Coordinator for Elementary Instruction.