Hyde Park High School - Aitchpe Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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ducational dmini tration Here they are! Our industrious faculty who guide us through our four years of high school. Headed by Mr. Joseph F. Gonnelly, principal, and his assistants, Mr. John R. Specht at the Main and Mr. Ira Van Hise at the Branch, Hyde Park runs smoothly under its unique system of educational administra- tion. The grade advisers, who Mr. Gonnelly regards as assistant principals, do a remark- ably fme job. It is their duty to counsel with students who are delinquent in any of their studies or attendance and set them right be- fore real trouble begins. Harsher methods may be used by Miss NVhelan, head of the newly re-organized attendance office. She keeps an eagle eye on everyone. especially the early dismissalsu and the Ht3.1'dlCS.,, 12 The north office never fails to accomplish what it sets out to do. Directly across the hall is the south office where the schoolls important records are filed. The 4A adviser has a hard but pleasant job to perform. The senior class prom, gifts, and graduation formalities are just a few of the many tasks which are accom- plished. Wliile Miss Buckley in the adjustment office handles all mental testing of pupils, Mr. Fisher in the placement office contacts outside firms for jobs in which he places many Hyde Park students. The 'financial department, treasurer, and box office, handles all money, while the book-room acts as the depository for texts.

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MR TOQEPH F. GONNELLY His tall, spare, frame, his snow-white hair and his purpose- ful stride all proclaim him for what he is-Mr. Joseph F. Gon- nelly, principal of Hyde Park High School. The word prin- cipal means many thingsg director of the faculty, head of the business department. and director of school affairs. So far so good. But Mr. Gonnelly has added something more to the title. To hundreds of Hyde Parkers it has come to mean also a friend. Papa joe likes to know about the student, as well as about what he does. It is no uncommon sight to see him cheering our football or basketball teams, in defeat as well as in victory. And when. in his powerful Voice, he speaks to the students at assemblies, you may be sure that he's heard with attention and respect. Visiting servicemen often 'Kdrop ini' on him, and he likes to talk and joke with them. Wlhen, on rare occasions, he appears proudly escorting his wife, there is universal satisfaction and pride. But it is always gratifying to know that Hyde Park is represented by a man like Mr. Gonnelly. VVhethe1' command- ing or commending, Mr. Connelly is in every way the com- mander-in-chief of Hyde Park. t 13