Hudson High School - Hudsonian Yearbook (Hudson, MI)

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Board of Education LEFT TO RIGHT: Jack Shaffer. Trustee; Clare Swanson, Treasurer; John Timms, President; Walter Rupp, Secretary; James Hartley. Trustee. MISSING: Roscoe Deline, Trustee; James Lemons, Trustee. In Memoriam The Hudson Area School district was sad- dened by the loss of two outstanding Board of Education members during the year of 1966. Without warning in May, Duane Webster passed away. Mr. Webster, who was the director of procurement for M S Manufactur- ing Co. in Morenci, had been a board member since June 1962. He was born May 28, 1929 in Hillsdale County, the son of Nathan and Lola Webster. A graduate of Hudson High School in 1946 and of Michigan State Universi- ty in 1951, Mr. Webster was active in civic affairs. He was a member of the Hudson Area School Board of Education and formerly had served on the Hudson city planning commission and had been a member of the Hudson Jaycees. We were saddened again in October by the death of Walter Graves, Secretary of the Board of Education. Mr. Graves had been a member of the board since 1963. He was born July 21, 1921 in Monroe County, Michigan, the son of Harry and Eva Graves. After coming to this district from Toledo thirteen years ago, Mr. Graves had become a well-known contractor and farmer in the Hudson area. Both men were veterans of World War II. 10

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Our Superintendent, Mr. Ferman, ponders seriously over another Mr. Ferman’s smiling and efficient secretaries: Mrs. Kinsey, Mrs. school problem. Kerr, and Mrs. Wollet. Superintendent’s Office Contrary to what many people believe, the Superintendent’s office is a very busy place. There are many different facets to the organi- zation and supervision of the Hudson Area School System. Though our school system is considered small, its annual expenditures amount to $800,000. Besides the usual jobs of keeping track of the system’s finances and budget, organization of transportation, provision of school lunches, and public relations, the Superintendent’s office must also have legal information, know building maintenance, handle insurance for teachers, students, and employees, negotiate wages with the teachers, hire new teachers, set up school millage elections, buy new school equipment, and try to keep up with the text books, which are often obsolete before they hit the market. These jobs and services are done at four schools: Hudson Area High School, Leo Miller, Lincoln Elementary, and the Clayton Elementary School. The school system tries to cater to each individual’s needs. Each high school student has one or two courses every year that are required, but he may then choose any courses that please him. In this way everyone will be prepared for higher education or to get a better job. The school also serves as a source of reference and a counselor to any former student. The Superintendent’s office hopes that this is just a beginning to bigger and better things and that each student will always remember that the school is ready to serve him. whether he is still in school or out on his own. 9

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Principal’s Office You’re supposed to keep ydur eyes on your work, Mrs. Donald- son. even Fred Smith does. Mr. Robert Duncan, who occupied the position of High School Principal, is a graduate of Hills- dale College with a B.A. degree and an M.A. de- gree from Michigan State University. Although it was his first year in our school sys- tem, he has had several years experience in edu- cation. In addition to satisfying the members of the faculty, he also gained respect from most of the students. Anyone who visited the office of Hudson Area High School was sure to see Mrs. Donaldson, our secretary, busily at work in the office. She has been working here for several years and has be- come almost a necessity to the smooth operation of our school. The student council, under the guidance of Mr. Duncan, sold mums for the Home- Our fearless leader. Mr. Duncan, with a big smile, coming game.