Hoover High School - Husky Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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Administrators face typical problems in school year Dr. Donald Wetter, principal; Mr. Wendell Miskimins, vice-prin- cipal; and Miss Vera Kendall, girls’ advisor, opened Hoover together for the fifth consecutive year. They faced many of the old problems and some new ones. Smoking, drinking and inter- school relations were a few of the everyday problems the administra- tion handled. Because of a newly-en- forced rule, the concession stands had to be closed during lunch. The admin- istration had to look at this from two points of view: the students’ and the law’s. The administration worked to maintain Hoover’s NCA accreditation. AjDDoancing events at track meets is one of many tasks Principal Dr. Donald Wetter under- takes along with his administrative job. .2

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Though generally conservative in their views, the faculty and administration helped us, the students, exercise as much freedom as possible and still function as a school. Some students childishly wanted more than was possible. Others, realizing the added free- doms, made good use of open finals, open concession stand, open- type campus, curriculum choices, student government, advisory board, voluntary assemblies, all the little side trips, getting out of class for this or that, and lots of little things we never think of. There were disagreements and some hard feelings, especially when the bathrooms were closed because of damages, and Open Houses were threatened because of vandalism in the bathrooms. The administration disagreed with students about future Keck Seminars. The English Department disagreed with students, de- ciding to change their format because students weren’t taking needed courses. These differences were usually cleared up. But most of the administration, faculty, and counselors did a fantastic job of helping students get through high school.

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Counselors begin placing students in job openings Acquainting the sophomores with Hoover, getting juniors interested in a career, and preparing seniors for a job or college after graduation were the main goals of the counselors. They served as a job consultant, ca- reer consultant, class organizer, ad- visor, and friend. Mr. Robert Jankovitz began a special service to help those inter- ested in finding jobs. He helped find both summer jobs and jobs to hold during the school year. Many times businesses contacted the school if they wanted to hire a high school student. Counselors handled the problems of truancy and skipping. Top. Counselors Mr. Robert Jankovitz and Mr. Harold Olsen exchanKe greetings as junior Mike Toft watches the photographer to make sure he gets in the picture. Mr. Robert Jankovitz Mr. Harold Olsen Mr. Kenneth Wittkop Above. Mr. Harold Olsen, counselor, chuckles Mrs. Margaret Campbell as junior Janet Itixon demonstrates the art of shaving to her K.nglish class. 13