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

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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

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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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Princzlbal Bishop Supervises School, Plcms Building Exponsion A As principal of MHS for the past twenty-one years, Mr. Herbert H. Bishop has the main duty of supervis- ing instruction and activity programs. The two big objectives of the 1962-1963 school year were to make final plans for the expansion of MHS, and to develop a strong program for the non-college bound student through work experience in Trade and Industry and Distributive Education. Besides his job as principal, Mr. Bishop is the chairman of the Activities Committee of the Com- mission on Secondary Schools of the North Central Association. This chairmanship has enabled him to participate in, and speak at, national meetings. Mr. Bishop received his education at Kansas YVes- leyan, where he obtained a B.S. degree, and at the University of Chicago, where he received his M.S. He also has done graduate work at the University of Kansas and at Kansas State University. Throughout the year, the office was decorated with flowers from Mr. Bishop's own garden where he also grew his much prized tomatoes. In addition to gardening, Herb enjoys Perry Mason and sports, which he has coached, participated in, and watched. Students' school needs and their problems are promptly Mr Herbert H Bishop supcixiscs the u ulciuu md and carefully evaluated by Mr. Herbert H. Bishop. Illlllllllllll piogi ims ol Xlinliutin High Sc lf