Hudson High School - Hudsonian Yearbook (Hudson, MI)

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Concluding his third year at Hudson Area High School as principal, Mr. James H. Champion, a graduate of Adrian College, and Western Michigan University, holds both B.A. and M.A. degrees. For ten years he was teacher and coach at Otsego High School; the last three years of which he served as assistant principal. He is very interested in the newer and more progres- sive methods of education. Each day he deals with problems of scheduling, attendance, and discipline. Along with these duties he is advisor to the student council. This year he planned and gave vigorous support to the new home construction course, which will be added to the 1966-67 curriculum. Mr. Champion is active in the com- munity. He is a member of Kiwanis, Lena- wee County Principals’ Association, M.E. A. and N.E.A. Mr. Champion conducted much business by telephone Principals Office Keeping accurate school records and balancing the treasurers’ books, were only two of the many demanding tasks of Mrs. Donaldson, Secretary at Hudson Area High School. Students found her a never ending source of information. Mrs. Donaldson’s friendly smile and helpful attitude were a great asset during the past school year. 9 Filing was one of Mrs. Donaldson’s many duties.

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Mr. Douglas Ferman, our Superinten- dent of Schools, is completing his third year as administrator. He has worked to furnish adequate parking facilities at the High School and this year a new student parking lot was completed. Mr. Ferman was previously Junior High principal and later advanced to the posi- tion of High School principal. Meeting educational problems and planning for the future have been his major goals. He has been supported in his plans by the community and the Board of Education. Having attended Adrian College and Wayne State University, he holds both B.A. and M.A. degrees. Mrs. Kinsey has worked as the Super- intendent’s secretary for the past three years. Mrs. Elliott has been working for the schools for five years. Together they have kept Mr. Ferman’s office run- ning smoothly. Mr. Ferman was involved in much paper work. ■V Superintendent’s Office Mrs. Kinsey was responsible for writing checks and letters. Mrs. Elliott spent much time balancing books. 8

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Board of Education Mr. Webster, Mr. Graves, Mr. Swanson, Mr. Timms, Mr. DeLine , and Mr. Keen. Mr. Berlin, missing. The members of the Board of Education were elected by the people. The president, secretary, and treasurer were chosen by the board members at the first meeting. The law requires that the Board have a meeting once a month. In Hudson the regular meetings were held on the third Monday of every month. The Board dealt with all matters of policy such as establishing salaries for teachers, adopting a school calendar, deciding upon a curriculum, and controlling all school activities. In general, its responsibilities were to provide the utmost in educational opportun- ities with the money available. Guidance and Counseling Many problems were solved for students at Hudson Area High as they consulted Mrs. Oyer or Mr. Curran for guidance and counseling. The sen- iors found both counselors a source of information when applying for col- lege entrance. Many students found them helpful in suggesting courses to take and then making the necessary schedule change. 10 Mrs. Oyer helped Dennis Ames.