Little Rock Central High School - Pix Yearbook (Little Rock, AR)

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MILTON R ARMSTRONG - BSE. MSE, ASTC. MRS BESS FLACK - BSE, ASTC; MS. U. of A. Mr . Doris Glenn «ids a student in his selection of subjects according to his aptitudes and abilities. Counselors are ready to assist a student concerning his problems and difficulties. MRS. DORIS GLENN - BS. U. of Okla ; MS, U. of A. MRS. ZTNTA HOPKINS - BSE. ASTC MRS. JEANETTE McCOR- MACK - BS. ASTC; MS. U. of A. Guidance—25

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New Director of Guidance Emphasizes Potentials The purpose of the Guidance Department,” said Mrs. Helen Conrad, newly-appointed guidance director, “is to make each student aware of his potentialities by reviewing individual weaknesses and strengths.” Operating on a “one-toone” basis, the counseling serv- ice serves as a liason group between administrators, faculty, parents, and students. Counselors direct youths to realistic educational and vocational goals, and they direct youths to educational and vocational materials that will furnish them backgrounds for future planning. Counselors operate through individual conferences, and, when necessary, they may refer a child for special services to professional groups or agencies outside school. “Our greatest satisfaction derived from counseling,” feels Mrs. Bess Flack, eleventh grade counselor, is seeing a youth develop independence, not only in thinking, but also in planning and budgeting of time, energy, and effort.” It is the general feeling among the guidance staff that if they can help a child rise to challenges and to function according to his full potential with such emo- tional stability as to make him a contributive, productive citizen, they have done a job well worth doing. MRS HELEN L. CONRAD - BS. Se. Mo. State; MA. U. of Mo.; Department Chair- man. Mr . Conrad, now head of tho guidance service at Contrai, discusses plan and now idea for the impending school year with tho various counselors. 24—Guidance

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Learning and Leisures Unite in School Library Working l»te in library, monitor Rebecca leMaster tiredly »h«lve book which havo been previously checked in by ftudent . Boasting a $1,100 addition in new books to suit all personalities, the library offers a challenging atmosphere to eager students. The library encourages students with academic en- deavors by providing an adequate supply of research and ready reference materials. By means of its tranquil at- mosphere, the library, which seats approximately 100 stu- dents, allures serious-minded pupils. Numerous magazines, records, and novels offer entertainment and enable stu- dents to become well-rounded. In addition to stressing leisure and learning, Mrs. Coker and Miss Dunnavant provide projects with far reaching and distant goals. This year they provide an ex- cellent job training program for 45 student librarians. Rotating every nine weeks, student librarians receive serv- ice training in shelving, carding, attendance, and desk work. With this background of practical experience, stu- dents are better prepared to embark upon their prospective careers after graduation. Annually the library sponsors two contests during Na- tional Book Week and National Library Week. The li- brary also works in close connection with the Art De- partment to produce posters and displays, which enhance the attractiveness of the library. MRS. MARY COKER - BS, AS7C; BS, La. State U. 26— Library