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

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School Staff Duties for Foculty, Pupils Stem from 2 Offices Mrs. Barbara jenkins, secretary to the principal, was in charge of the main office. She was responsible for Mr. Bishop's correspondence, and helped him with calendar appointments. She also performed general office duties. Assisting with all phases of the main office was Miss Barbara Murphy. Her main job was to take care of clerical duties in the office. Secretary of health and counseling, Mrs. Ruth John- son had supervision over the health and counseling center, as well as the conference room. Mr. YV. Taylor, audio-visual education coordi- nator, was responsible for the care and demonstration of films, projectors, tape recorders, and record players used by the teachers. Mrs. Barbara Choplin, school nurse, was in charge of health services at the junior and senior high. She was responsible for the dental, sight and hearing tests conducted at the school. Mr. YV. Taylor, audio-visual supervisor, asa sists teachers throughout Manhattan schools. Swim Nurse Mrs. Barbara Choplin is available to aid the hurt and offer service to the ill. Serving as the main ofhce secretaries for Mr. Bishop are Mrs. Barbara Jenkins and Miss Barbara Murphy. 1 Typing and answering the phone are jobs rc quiring the attention of Mrs. Ruth johnson 29 , , ,

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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

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- 4--saga-ag?-K 2 Academic Program Teochers Otter Challenges, Mr. Buller, are seen 30 F Opportunities to Students The faculty, through their understanding and pa- tience, helped make the school year significant and worthwhile for the students under their supervision. As one co-operating team, they presented to the stu- dents challenges and opportunities. In addition to maintaining a strong academic pro- gram, many teachers sponsored organizations, and other extracurricular activities. They maintained a spirit of co-operation and friendliness and insisted upon good student conduct. in N f Hower, and Mrs. Coles Grading systems, politics, or world crises are frequently in corridor A. discussed by teachers while relaxing during free hour. Tres bien, exclaims Mrs. Floy Koon. Conversational speaking, musical rec- ords, and tape recordings help in teaching the French language to students.