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

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Mr. William Baehr Mrs. Claire Crumbaker :ffm , 1 1 Mrs. Arthur Groesbeck Mr. Jule Thompson Assuring progressive leadership for the Manhattan school system, the Board discusses future policies. Mr. Baehr, president of the Board of Education, exam- ines the addition being constructed at the Junior High. Dr. R. K. Wallace Mr. Robert Wallerstedt Mr. YV ard VVright 27

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. , ,Ea 3 . Z X 2 Q . . 5 , i ' i 4 g . il ,its J BOARD of EDUCATION-Seated: Mrs. Claire Crumbaker-clerk, Mr. XVilliam Baehr, Mr. YV. C. Robinson, Mrs. Arthur Groesbcck. Standing: Mr. Jule Thompson, Mr. Robert Hfallcrstedt, Dr. R. K. XVallace, Mr. XVard lVright. Advisogf Council Community Elects Bocirdg Makes School Policies Serving as a policy making body for the city school system is the Board of Education. Another of its responsibilities is serving as an advisory council to the school administrators, who carry out the policies of the Board. In order to get practical suggestions and ideas which have proven successful elsewhere, educational consult- ants are occasionally employed as advisors to the Board for many of their larger programs. The citizens of Manhattan voted yes, in the spring of 1962, for a large school bond issue and made pos- sible three necessary improvements. One of these was beginning plans for an addition to the senior high 26 school. Two other improvements included enlarging the junior high cafeteria and the Northview school building. Also, the Board decided upon the acquisi- tion of a twenty acre tract of land to be developed for future athletic programs. School board members are chosen in a city election, and each member serves four years. Three members are elected every two years. President of the Board, Mr. William Baehr, presided over all meetings. He has been with the Board eight years. Serving in case of the president's absence was Mrs. Arthur Groesbeck, Jr., vice-president. She has served two years. Mr. Jule Thompson was the Board's representative to the Riley County Mental Health Center, and has also served two years. Mr. Ward W'right, immediate past president, has been with the Board eight years. Mr. Robert Wal- lerstedt has also served eight years. Dr. R. K. YVallace has been on the Board two years. Clerk of the Board of Education, Mrs. Claire Crumbaker, took minutes at all meetings, and was in charge of financial matters. She has served twelve years.

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Administrative assistant, Mr. Ralph Rogers, assists the principal in keeping the school running smoothly. Mr. Gresham, director of curriculum, works to provide school subjects. Sulblbbf Answers Aclministrotors Devote Efforts To Students, Foculty, School Administrative assistant, Mr. Ralph Rogers, had the responsibility of supervising the general class schedule. In addition, he assisted Mr. Bishop with the disciplin- ing of students, supervised extracurricular activities, and hall traffic. A friend to the students, Mr. Rogers was able to answer many of their questions. Mr. Robert Gresham, director of secondary edu- cation, was in charge of introducing new teaching methods and aids. He also was responsible for the development of new courses. Mr. Gresham worked with both junior and senior high school teachers. Director of guidance, Mr. Bryce Todd, was in charge of testing and counseling services. He was also the main sponsor of Hi-Y, and offered educational and occupational help to students. Mrs. Louise Langford, counselor, assisted Mr. Todd with the testing and counseling services, ,and presented advice to the people who came to her with their various problems. 28 -an Mrs. Louise Langford and Mr. Bryce Todd are always very willing to discuss problems with any ol the students. sw...-...Q