Hudson High School - Hudsonian Yearbook (Hudson, MI)

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Board of Education Seven outstanding members composed this year’s Board of Edu- cation. Included in the Board were: President - Claire Swanson, Secretary - Walter Rupp. Treasurer - James Hartley, and Trustees - Jack Shaffer, Jim Lemons, Richard McNeil, and Dick Opsal. Each one of these men took the responsibility of his position without the benefit of a salary. Their terms of office extended for three or four years, but the normal length was four years. The Board’s meetings, which were open to the public, were held on certain Mondays. During these times, they discussed an agenda which was composed by Mr. Ferman. Although Mr. Ferman did not head the Board, he was the key man in organizing the problems and ideas to be talked over. Budgeting the school money was the basic function of this organi- zation. The system was run on an $880,000 operational budget, excluding funds for construction. This money was spent on salaries, equipment, and other necessities. Probably 70C of this money was spent on employees’ salaries. The Board was also instrumental in the approving of new em- ployees, including teachers, custodians, bus drivers, and cooks. Also, they reviewed and considered new concepts in education, obtained from the State Department. The yearbook staff would like to acknowledge the fact that Mr. Jerry Spray contributed some fine sports action shots for our book. We are very grateful for his fine cooperation. The Hudson Area High School was grief- stricken by the loss of Mr. Cunningham, a friendly man loved by all of the school students. After a eight-day illness, Mr. Cunningham passed away on February 18, 1969. Bom July 19, 1904 at Locusts Corners, he was the son of George R. and Mattie May Cunningham. He married Velma I. McFate. Mr. Cunningham w-as maintenance superintendent at the Hudson Area High School for the past nine years. He will always be remembered by his nickname “Flash.” 10

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Our superintendent, Mr. Ferman, was a very busy man. He was in charge of organizing all of the schools in our system: Hudson Area High. Leo Miller, Lincoln Elementary, and Clayton Ele- mentary School. Some of his many duties included transportation, personnel, school lun- ches, curriculum, public relations, and physical management. This year, Mr. Ferman had special interest in the addition being made to the Lincoln Elementary School. Reviewing plans for buildings was part of Mr. Kerman's job. Superintendent’s Office Mr. Kerman's Secretaries: Mrs. Wollet. Brenda Yager. Mrs. Shinaberv. Mrs. Kerr. 9 Taking a break. Mr. Kerman found time to talk.

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Although busy, Mr. Duncan always found time to help a troubled student. Even office practice students made mistakes. Principal’s Office For a second year, Mr. Robert Dun- can occupied the position of principal of our high school. He did an effective job both of organizing school affairs and of helping to keep students in line. Mrs. Donaldson again held the of- fice of the principal’s secretary. She not only fulfilled this task, but also in- structed students in office practice. Certainly, with these two ambitious individuals, aided by willing students, the office was an efficient and bustling area. ll “Not another lunch loan, Steve!”