Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

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Understanding and helpful, our principal, Mr. Kelly, is always available in his office to talk with and advise stu- dents about their problems. Mr. Kelly and Marty Cole pause for a friendly chat in the school corridor. Self-Confidence and Spirit Walking down the main corridor, one passes the door marked “Principal.” If he has been a student of Griffith High very long, he knows that behind the door he will find a welcome smile and a helping hand. Our principal, Mr. Clint R. Kelly, has just finished his second successful year at the helm of Griffith High. His success is due not only to his ability to smoothly administer the operation of Griffith High, but also to his versatile qualities of leadership, friendliness, and concern for students which have won him the complete acceptance and co-operation of the student body. Several changes resulting in decided improve- ments have been wrought under Mr. Kelly’s guiding hand. Much new equipment has been installed, and many new courses such as journalism, developmental reading, geography, photography, advanced biology, advanced bookkeeping, and music theory have been added to the curriculum of Griffith High. Several decorating improvements providing for a more pleas- ant atmosphere in the cafeteria and library have been brought about. Mr. Kelly is also largely re- sponsible for the trial inauguration of the new 70- minute period program, which includes a floating subject and an activity period on Wednesday. We at Griffith High School are confident that Mr. Kelly will continue to work well with our student body, our faculty, and our facilities. In the years to come he will be remembered for his many fine con- tributions toward the improvement of our school. 27

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Eldon Ready, superintendent of Griffith public schools, is shown talking on the telephone in his office. Since Mr. Eldon Ready came to Griffith as high school principal twelve years ago, Griffith schools have undergone their greatest growth. Through his untiring efforts, our new high school has been built, and this year grade school students moved into the new Eldon Ready Elementary School, rightfully named in recognition of Mr. Ready’s contributions to the education of the children of Griffith. Mr. Ready is completing his third year as superintendent of schools. He is a graduate of Indiana State Teachers College and received his master’s degree from the University of Chicago. Because of his conscientiousness and dili- gence, Mr. Ready is respected by both the com- munity and the students of Griffith. Everyone hopes that he will remain superintendent of schools for many years to come. A Capable Leader Engender Looking things over are members of the school board of the Griffith public schools. LEFT TO RIGHT: Jesse E. Sheets, President, John W. Govert, Treasurer; and Ted Tom, Secre- tary. Not pictured is John Hilbrich, Attorney. 26

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At one time or another every boy at Griffith High has probably visited the office of Mr. Bridges. Perhaps it was to obtain an absentee form; maybe it was to report for an extra duty; or it might have been to iron out a disciplinary problem. Whatever the case, all boys have been impressed by the decisiveness, capability, and understanding of Mr. Edwin M. Bridges, As- sistant Principal at Griffith High. Besides his work with boys, Mr. Bridges per- forms countless duties which add greatly to the smooth administration of Griffith High. He is always ready to help whenever he is needed. It was this year that Mr. Bridges received the title of Assistant Principal. We hope that he will remain with us for many years to come. Mr. Bridges, Assistant Principal of Griffith High School, goes about his work with a cheerful smile. Good Leaders Are the Mrs. Warner, Director of Guidance, is always willing to lend a helping hand. High-schoolers wouldn’t be human if they didn’t have problems; and girls at Griffith High know that when they have a problem that is difficult to solve, there is always someone to whom they can turn to help them fine a solu- tion. That someone is Mrs. Cecile Warner, who has been Dean of Girls and Guidance Director at Griffith High for many years. Besides her work with girls, Mrs. Warner is in charge of vocational activities; and her conferences with college- bound seniors have proved most helpful. We at Griffith High are fortunate to have with us a capable and understanding leader like Mrs. Warner. 28