Indiana School for the Deaf - Oriole Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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The Indiana School for the Deaf had an administrative team that col- lectively made policy decisions for the school. Each member of this ad- ministrative team was responsible for various aspects and depart- ments of the school. Superintendent Murphy spent much of his time at the school help- ing to develop job programs for stu- dents. Dr. Murphy met with groups from every department once a week. His goals for the school in- cluded making all departments up- to-date and making all teaching methods modern, as well as effec- tive, for the students. Superintendent, Dr. Lee Murphy Assistant Superintendent Education, Jess Smith Dean of Students, George Stailey Administrative Assistant Business, Janet Stailey Administration %ilr . i t» At the dorm retreat Lee Murphy releases his balloon to see how far it will sail before landing on the ground. Each team member blew up a balloon, released it. and the distance to the landing spot was measured. The team with the greatest distance won. 64 At the campground George Stailey plays The Name Train. As leader of the team, Mr. Stailey repeats the name of Arden Wiegand who wishes to join the train.

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AUU4 n Photographer-to-be Jared McRoberts pre- tends he is taking a picture of Ben Ratell in the pre-school activity room. High School student Crystal Martin corrects grammar mistakes in her English lesson. IT ' S NOT EASY for young chil- dren to live away from home, but every week many students living far and near came to their second home and lived here until Friday. Some who lived near ISD came each morning and then went back home at night. They all came to ISD with different backgrounds, inter- ests, and talents. They wer e all indi- viduals, but together like brothers and sisters. Approximately 400 stu- dents made up IDS ' s large family. ISD provided many opportunities for socialization . . . sports, dorm activities like off-campus trips, par- ties, cooking experiences, organiza- tions, a recreation center, and coed lounge. Dorm supervisors spent many hours planning activities to entertain and educate the students. Approximately 1 10 staff and fac- ulty members created an atmo- sphere that encouraged learning. They came to ISD from far and near to help students develop an under- standing of each other and broaden their education. With guidance from the administration, everyone worked to provide the students with a good education. Pre-school student Twyla Rudd asks Matt Prakel if he likes the new recipe she made.

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Debbie Asberry, Language Program Coordinator Paul Baldridge, Vocational Director Diana Battiste, Presctiool Supervisor Judy Cass, Director Outreach Support Services Mary Glenn Cullison. Middle Sctiool Supervisor Charlotte Halsema, Dean of Girls Robert Kovatch, High School Supervisor Sharon Mealka, Elementary Supervisor Ann Paetz, Director of Curriculum; Assistant Principal Ann Reifel. Athletic Supervisor Susan Shanklin. Director Clinical Services Don Thompson, Dean of Boys 65