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

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,yi ,si M, -s f wii.t..aENiiZfSg? saiffeif ' Clerical And Supervision Duties Are Performed As administrative director, Mr. Ralph Rogers was responsible for supervising and scheduling the gen- eral curriculum of the school. In addition, he di- rected extra-curricular activities, hallway activities and assisted Mr. Bishop with regulation of students. Manhattan high had three secretaries making up the clerical staff this year. Miss Barbara Murphy was head secretary in the main office. Her main re- sponsibilities were keeping up with Mr. Bishop's correspondence and helping him with calendar ap- pointments. Being in charge of the main oHice, she also performed the clerical duties there. Each morn- ing, it was her duty to read the daily announcements. New to the ofiice this year was Mrs. Patricia Shon- yo. She filled in the newly created position of at- tendance clerk. She checked tardies and absences along with other secretarial duties. Mrs. Barbara Jenkins moved from the main office to the health and counseling center. It was her duty Mr. Rogers, administrative assistant, faces the big task of arranging schedules for all Manhattan high students. to supervise over this area and the conference room. Secretaries in the main oflice, Barbara Murphy and Mrs. Shonyo check attendance, make announcements, and perform other sec- retarial duties. 20 Making an appointment with the counselor for Linda Williams is secretary, Barbara jenkins.

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Mr. Robinson, as Superintendent of Manhattan public schools, seeks to provide excellent educational facilities. Superintendent r. Robinson Provides Education Facilities Providing for the best public schools in the state for Manhattan youth and the community is the main goal of Mr. W. C. Robinson, elected executive of Manhattan public schools. As superintendent, he maintains leadership and management in areas of the Hscal budgetg develop- ment of the building program for school plant and maintenanceg personnel-selection staff, supervision in- struction, curriculum and evaluationg research in all areas of transportation, and speaking appointments. In addition to his position as superintendent, Mr. Robinson serves on the executive board of the Kan- sas Association School Administrators and on the advisory council of the state board educators. Duties in the community include being on the Board of Directors for Chamber of Commerce and vice-presi- dent of Rotary. Before serving Manhattan, Mr. Robinson served as principals of elementary, junior and senior high schools and superintendent in other communities. He received his MA degree at Columbia University and PhD and AB degrees at Hfashburn University. Manhattan senior high receives much of Mr. Robinson's attention in his daily administration of the public schools. 19

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Mr. Todd and Mrs. Langford, counselors, pause during the day to discuss scholarship opportunities for seniors. s.....oseir rs Guidance Directors Aid And Counsel Students Serving as girls' and boys' counselors for Manhat- tan high, Mrs. Louise Langford and Mr. Bryce Todd were always eager to help the student. They were in charge of the testing programs for the students pre- paring for future education. Mr. Todd, director of guidance, assisted seniors as they were choosing the preferred universities and colleges. Individual conferences aided the student as he could learn of more available scholarships best suited for his personal desires. Mrs. Langford talked with many students before their senior year. These personal interviews helped fill out over-all records of the individuals. She also contacted girls as different special girl events ap- proached. When tests came back, both counselors were at hand to discuss the results and compare them with previous scores. At this time, many students had the opportunity to look at all their records from their first grade through their high school days. Progres- sion of past school work and possibilities for the fu- ture were perceived. The counselors were continually willing to give advice to students as they often came with various problems and questions. Dianna Hileman and Nancy Cave stop in the oflice for Mrs. Shonyo, as does all of the office' stalf, keeps track a card readmitting them to class following an absence. of daily attendance and willingly offers assistance to all students. 21