Glendale High School - Falcon Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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Dr. Joe Kuklenski, after two years experience as Deputy Su- perintendent, will step up to the position of Superintendent of Springfield Schools after August 1, 1970. In his present capacity as Deputy Superintendent of Instruc- tion, he is director and coordinator of all educational programs in the district. He assists Dr. Graff in all the areas in which the superintendent is involved, In addition, Dr. Kuklenski has the authority to take charge in the absence of Dr. Graff at meetings. I-Ie is well-qualified to assume the role of Superin- tendent in August. A As superintendent, Dr. Kuklenski's responsibilities will be to provide leadership for implementing the policies and programs of the Board of Education. Dr. A. M. Alexander, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education, works to improve the qualityiof the secondary educa- tional program. Included in Dr. Alexander's schedule are visits to the high schools to work with the principals involving instructional pro- grams and student activities and regulations. He also meets with the Student Council leaders from each school to assist them with their needs and problems. A The administrative duties of Dr. Alexander include the various responsibilities in the areas of personnel, supervision, and instruc- tion. During the year, Dr. Alexander visited Russia and other countries in Europe as a member of an educational seminar group. for new Kickapoo High School. Following his aspect c ,..g:....i-.-..,r..-...--- Chris the school system with 1 I

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:iii 4 . l l l . i l Making it possible for this year's student body to learn and providing an environment for teachers to teach was the re- l sponsibility of the Glendale administration staff. The administration, headed by Principal james E, Ford, also consists of Mr. Harold Deiker, assistant principal, Mr. Russell 1 King and Mrs. Dee Mahan, administrative assistants. ,i ii I 1 1 1 i 5- An addition of 200 more students created the problem of it overcrowding which resulted in the majority of teachers being 4 assigned to two or more classrooms. Mr. Ford, principal for all seven of Glendale's years, had the task of keeping the school functioning smoothly with the large enrollment. Mr. Deiker coordinated the club activities and student theat- rical productions as well as supervising building and grounds and the student activity fund budget! Mr. King and Mrs. Mahan worked individually with students in dealing with their problems, while assisting teachers, coun- selors, and administration officials in student guidance and school activities. i .5 il t l il li ,W ,Q i 'il I i l Q l .ii :ii :il fill il gi ,, ii VI i I 4. 3: l 4 I xl l M . M ' . A R rs ahan reviews a problem over the telephone at the start of her workin da 1 i 20 ii Education explains his views on the Russian school system. K V K I At the annual Open House activities, Mr. King 3 V' Main office secretaries Mrs. june Nelson, Mrs. Carolyn efficiently assemble teacher's guides. l converses with the Rev. ltfwfn Miss Marti May