La Porte High School - El Pe Yearbook (La Porte, IN)

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STARTING RIGHT. CLOCKWISE Having played guard on «he basketball team foe the mighty Sheen, Huhncr was «he defensive mammy in every LaPottc game Hubner't sturdy face symbolized his career tn LPHS athletics Huboer presents Mike Radi with an award at the Lions Fall Sports Banquet FROM LEFT TO RIGHT Qiarlecn Cosand, Hubner, Earl Oolawiy, Scan Kbmc ak. Harold Reed, and Bob Miller all served in the Physical Education department in the mid 10's As well as other duties as athletic director. Hubner spew much time setting schedules and preparing invitational U

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Administration Plays Important Role at LPHS Much planning is required in order to have a successful school year, and at LPHS. the responsibility for this fell largely upon the shoulders of Principal Jack Hyde. His tasks included planning the budget, coordinating the master schedule, determining curricular and extra-curricular activities, and attending to the many details that the average LPHS student was not aware of Once the year was in progress. Mr Hyde had to face his job one day at a time, as each day brought new and often unexpected challenges One of his main concerns was to work in support of and service to the department heads and all faculty so they can do their K bs to the best of their ability,” and he spent many hours conferring with these people. Of course Mr Hyde did not have to tackle the job of administration alone Next in line were Assistant Principals Bill Hannah and Ark» Westphal who helped to plan the budget, the master schedule, and the periodic reports on the quality of education at LPHS Mr. Hannah and Mr Westphal also took responsibility for discipline at dances and assemblies. The job of administration is inherently a challenging one This was none the less true during the 1974 school year which brought its own particular set of challenges. The three members of the administration explored possibilities for additional building at LPHS and dealt with the problems of the energy crisis and negotiations between teachers and the School Corporation However, the long hours and hard work paid off as LPHS experienced an exciting and memorable year 13

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Norm Hubner Concludes Long Career at LPHS Dedication must be the middle name of Norm Hubner He is a replica of the small-town youth made good by serving the people of the community in athletics at LPHS for nearly thirty-five years. Hubner's involvement with LPHS athletics began in his high school days. He played varsity football and basketball for three years, ran track for two. and was the captain of the 1926 football squad He was known for his dependability, hard work, and consistency, all of which carried him through his career in sports. Hubner returned to LaPortc in 1943 after having coached at Knox High School for nine years Developing a fine athletic program at Knox, Hubner recreated the feat here in LaPortc Hubner's outstanding coaching accomplishment was in basketball. Under his guidance, the 1944 squad reached the state finals; his other round ball teams produced three sectional, one regional, one semi-state, and two NIC championships. His 1949 team was the last LaPorte squad to win a sectional championship. Hubner also coached football and baseball teams until becoming the first La Pone High School Athletic director in 194?. Hubner has done an outstanding ob of developing a «.ell-balanced sports program. He has directed many meets and relays in a number of sports, and his invitationals are highly praised around the state Mr. Hubner deponed from coaching «nth a show of dedication and accomplishment. So he leaves the post of athletic director. Hubner had been a tradition at LPHS since his playing days. The innumerable students that have come and gone truly appreciate the diligent efforts of Norman Hubner and wish him the best in retirement. IS