Gurdon High School - Gurdonian Yearbook (Gurdon, AR)

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NEWLY ELECTED Board Member, Eddie Holt. Power A successful school depends on cooperative planning of principal John Hardin and superintendent Bobby Smith- son At PTA Reception Bobby Smithson, Superintendent Administration 13

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Source Administration. Source of power. The men at the top, responsible for the dis- trict success and failure. The superin- tendent, working together with five board members, pushed for progress as a bond issue was presented to the people of the district. It was accepted by a large mar- gin. This will make possible some much needed construction at elementary school. They also directed their interest to the budget, teacher negotiations, parental complaints, the calendar, and other school business and activities. This was the first year to have semester end before Christmas holidays. The board opens their meetings each month for patrons of the district and the press. Due to our unusual weather, problems with the school calendar arose when snow and ice caused school to be closed eight days. An extra week to be added at the end of the year. Secretary of Superintendent's office, Mrs. James Thomas. 12 Administration

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Room at Administrative duties make possible the suc- cess of the school. These deal with policy enforcement, matters of curriculum, school population, and parent-student relations. This year an added responsibility was the North Central Evaluation. Five new faculty members brought new ideas to the classroom enriching the curriculum. Six student assistants helped Mrs. Stinnett in the work in the office, deliver- ing telephone messages, filing office memos and keeping attendance records. Discipline and unlucky failures also knew this office well throughout the year. The administration focused attention on having a strong and well- rounded school. PRINCIPAL — John Hardin 14 Administration