Klein High School - Bearkat Yearbook (Klein, TX)

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Klein 'Has It All' with Laird Behindthescenesthisyearwasamanwho kept the school together by overseeing the campus. This man was Ken Laird who has been the principal at Klein High School for three years. Laird performed his many duties of nurturing the instructional program, managing the budget and handling the business maintenance. Laird handled all the responsibilities with respected efficiency. A typical day for Laird consisted of making and receiving telephone callsg organizing conferences with teachers, students and parents, and writing reports for the central office. Ken Lalrd shows pride in KIein's numerous awards. Photo by Phillip Martin. Prlnclpal Ken Laird works diligentbr in his office. Photo by Phillip Martin. Principal Ken Laird. 214 Faculty Between classes, Laird could be seen standing in the hallways not only keeping a watchful eye, but talking and joking with many of the students. When Laird was not working at the school, he spent his time going to KIein's extra curricular activities or participating in his hobbies of golfing, games and yardwork. Laird commented, The students at KHS have it all with a well rounded program academically and socially. Ken Laird takes a break to pose for the yearbook. if Photo by Phillip Mmm. l W' affix VG

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ln- Trustees work to benefit KHS The Klein School District has a national reputation for its academic, vocational and extracurricular programs. The Board of Trustees are the seven members, elected for three-yearterms,that makethe policies and appraisals for this district. The job of the Board was to keep all the Klein District schools running smoothly and efficiently. An integral part of the Board was superintendent Dr. Don Collins who has held the position since 1970. Collins administered the schools within the Board of Trustee's policies and provided educational leadership to the district. The Board met every second Monday of each month to discuss the future of the Klein district. The trustees for this year were: John G. Gilleland, President: Dee Miffin, Vice President: Joan Lucas, Secretary, Oren K. Sommerfield, Vernon E. Hallbeck, Bob Holmes, and Edwin Theiss. , , i 1. 'S Edwin Theiss and Dr. Don Collins greet elementary students at a Board of Trustees meeting. Photo by Phillip Martin. Oren Sommerfield discusses plans for the Klein district. Photo by Phillip Martin. Vernon Hallbeck listens to a question for the Board. Photo by Lee Armstrong. School Board 213

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Principals keep school running efficiently Associate and assistant principals, under the direction of Principal Ken Laird, worked hard to keep the school running smoothly and efficiently. Duties included dealing with a multitude of problems, answering busy telephones and organizing an array of activities. Principals still found time, however, to visit classrooms and evaluate the staff. Each principal handled several individual assignments. Kim Kaufman disciplined 10th grade boys and 9th grade girls with last names rangingfrom M-Z. He also supervised detention hall and the high rise building. Next, Ed Dowling disciplined 9th grade boys. He supervised the lunchroom, issued text books and supervised fire drills. During the Principals attend every game to cheer the Bearkats on to victory. Photo by Phillip Martin. first semester, Don Rather and Art Mittelstaedt shared all tasks. In January, Rather left Klein leaving Mittelstaedt fully prepared to handle all assignments. They disciplined 11th and 12th grade boys. The organization of substitute teachers, at- tendance policies, automobile registration and campus activities was also handled by these two men. Ann Sullivan disciplined 10th grade girls and 9th grade girls with last names ranging from A-M. She was the U.I.L. coordinator for literary events and the administrator and advisor for special ed, She organized the curriculum coordinating council and the handbook revisions. Along with the five assistant principals, are three associate principals. The position was The 1983-94 Associate and Assistant Principals. Photo by Phillip Martin. achieved by serving a number of years at Klein High School. Jim Laminack organized the discipline and maintenance in the careers center and the homemaking area. He set up the faculty duty roster, drug dog team, the tutoring program. Charles Pennington ran the overall campus construction, maintenance and security. Assisting with master schedules, handling lunch duty assignments and organizing student teachers were also performed by Pennington. Marianne Foreman disciplined all 11th and 12th grade girls. She organized the school calendar, fund raising programs, club activities, prom, graduation and senior activities. Jim Laminack smiles at another bearkat victory. Photo by Brent Gordon. ..-4 -xiii -- fs ., -.+A 'S To 'aw 6-li x L -'P - C. 'H .f-30 Il QS 644' Yr: 51 ,s A. Principals 215