Logansport High School - Tattler Yearbook (Logansport, IN)

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Students find comfort in counselors and deans 33- W, .... ln-........ A. New schedules occupy guidance counselors Mr. Ian Blackburn, Mrs. Dorothy Hiatt, and Mr. Bruce Stuart. B. Wistfully looking to the future, Sue Sample checks the senior bulletin board. C. Ever eager to cooperate, deans Mrs. Olive King and Mr. Gene Williams even share offices occasionally. 21 Jillmi f 4 -rt Rewards for several years' work showed up in the advance courses of- fered for the first time this year. In the Mathematics Department, an inde- pendent study program of calculus was started. The Social Studies De- partment saw numerous changes, in- cluding the introduction of team teaching and independent research projects for seniors. A new national PSAT-NMSQT combination made it easier for juniors to take these irnpor- tant tests as well as for guidance counselors to process them. Three seniors were named semi-finalists in last year's NMSQT, thus gaining the attention of many colleges. Mr. Stuart repeatedly warned se- niors that they must get their applica- tions in early and offered his experi- ence and knowledge in selecting the right schools. Mrs. Hiatt and Mr. Blackburn continued to give assist- ance in the setting up and the chang- ing of schedules for underclassmen. Deans Williams and King still scolded students caught late by the bell and served as mediators in settling dis- putes between students.

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ASI' Students, staff resolve problems With construction of the new high school building well under way, the school board turned its attention to other areas. Discussions involved the maintenance and upgrading of some older facilities and the school policies affecting married students in sports and extracurricular activities. Expan- sion of the interschool lunch program with the high school serving as the central kitchen was an improvement to the school system. The Faculty - Student Advisory Board, composed of ten students and Mr. Leeman, began its work of easing tensions and creating better contact between pupils and faculty. Planning for the new building, the group talked over ideas for a student lounge, smok- ing on school property, and the stu- dents' relationships to the community as a whole. A. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS: Mr. Ward Watts, Mrs. joseph Herd, Dr. Ted Hughes, superintendent of schools, Mr. I.T. Hillis, at- torney, Mr. Francis Huffman, Mr. Arthur Smith. B. Miss Harmon and Mr. Leeman go over plans for a modular scheduling system. C. Mr. Rothgeb and Miss Duncan prepare the morning announcements.

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----...,., 'W- Kbflidkaivc ivitbitogvn ga . wi PVE course issues challenge Logansport High School saw the addition of both a new course and a new teacher. The class was pre-em- ployment vocational education, the new teacher, Mr. McNulty. The cur- riculum was devised to meet the de- mands of the different jobs that stu- dents would encounter, pupils in the new course learned skills useful on the job. These realistic classes included occupational English, where students dealt with applications, interviews, and the language of the work-a-day world. Occupational mathematics was also offered, it centered upon budget- ing, banking and finance, intelligent buying, and other money matters. A new nurse, Mrs. Iudybeth Smith, became familiar with the particular needs of students and staff alike. Her smile added a note of cheer in the usually gloomy sickroom. While the library continued its annual book fairs, with an even larger selection available, Mrs. Meyers sold school supplies in the book store. Mr. McCauley taught salesmanship and marketing in addition to advising the work experience programs. A. Our new nurse, Mrs. I. Smith, checks parental permission for a student to go home. B. Mrs. Billman, librarian, and Mrs. Ripple, secretary, look over orders for new books. C. Guidance secretary, Mrs. Grant helps Gretchen Tanguy solve a scheduling problem. D. Iames McCauley A DECA adviser. E. Mrs. Meyers makes a deal with Linda Buskirk. F. Fred McNulty - Preemployment-vocational coordinator. 22 1 t , ali it 5.