Manhattan High School - Blue M Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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w Personalities of our school-students, faculty, and administrators-represent themselves through their individual back- grounds, attitudes, and interests. These characteristics make them react differently to school happenings. By working toward a common goal, either gaining or giving an education, these people become the person- alities of our school system. PERSCNALITIES 23

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V 5. --..,---Q VJ Superintendent Robinson Directs Schoolsg Stresses High Curriculum The elected executive of the Manhattan Public Schools, Mr. NV. C. Robinson, has many major duties concerned with managing the school system. Mr. Robinson is responsible for keeping school buildings in good condition and making sure that there are an adequate number of facilities. The fiscal budget and accounting procedures, employment of staff personnel, and speaking appointments are other responsibilities of the superintendent. The school curriculum and instructional program are continu- ously evaluated for educational achievement. In addition to his time-consuming job as super- intendent, Mr. Robinson is involved in several civic and state activities. He is president for the Kansas Association of School Administrators and state chair- man for the Kansas State Teachers' Association legis- lative committee. Some of his civic duties include being on the Board of Directors for both Chamber of Commerce and Rotary. Mr. Robinson received his Masters Degree from Columbia University and his A.B. and Ph.B. degrees from Hfashburn University. He has clone advanced doctoral study at Harvard University. i ill Q S i ill 5 Devoted to Manhattan schools, Mr. W. C. Robinson is Mr. W. C. Robinson, superintendent, is president of active in the promotion of higher academic curriculum. the Kansas Association of School Adniinistrators. 4