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

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,..,..-www Mr. Gresham, director of curriculum in secondary schools stud ies available courses and makes recommendations for improve IIICHIS. Seldom Seen Public School Directors Assist MHS Welfare Some directors of the public schools are seldom seen, but their tasks aid the welfare of the school and its advancements. Although only seen at times, their importance cannot be neglected. Mr. Robert Gresham, director of secondary cur- riculum, is in charge of providing new methods, aids and advancements in Manhattan schools. The de- velopment of advanced science and math courses for the junior and senior. high are discussed between Mr. Gresham, teachers and principals. Serving as school nurse for the junior and senior high was Mrs. Carol Dohm. She was stationed at the high school during the morning. Also as her respon- sibilities, she conducted the dental, eye and hearing tests at the school. Mr. J. W. Taylor continued his services as audio- visual education coordinator. His responsibility in- cluded the care and demonstration of films, projec- tors, tape recorders and record players used by the faculty. Mr. Taylor assisted teachers throughout the Visual education supervisor, Mr Taylor threads the Manhattan public schools. film projector specially made for daytime classroom use 22

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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

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Behind The Scenes Cooks And Custodians Maintain High School An important part of MHS often unseen by the students was the cafeteria staff. These women worked together to plan and prepare nutritious meals for the rest of the school. Working in the cafeteria under the supervision of Mrs. Lucile Caughron were Mrs. Helen Axelton, head cook and serverg Mrs. Sophia Rosell, assistant cook and serverg Mrs. Nila Hines, head bakerg Mrs. Bernice Brooks assistant cashierg Mrs. Edythe Porter, saladsg Mrs. Helen Sweeny, assistant saladsg Mrs. Clara Coffman vegetables and serverg Mrs. Marie Pottenger, dish- 1 J rooing Mrs. Pearl Johnson, dishroom supervisorg Mrs. Lucy Cathcart, bookkeeperg Mrs. Irene Feuer- bacher, cashier and Mrs. Marlene Brooks, server. Keeping the floors clean, restrooms neat and black- boards free of chalk were the custodians. Filling out these tasks were Mr. Ernest Vincent, head custodiang Mr. Carl Eppler, Mr. Tom Johnston, Mrs. Alberta X Smith, Mr. Lyle O'Neil, night watchman and cus- todiang and Mr. Butch Dettmer, cafeteria custodian. CUSTODIANS-Mrs. Alberta Smith, Mr. Ernest Vincent, Mr. Carl Eppler, Mr. Butch Deltmer. Mr. Lyle 0'Ncil, Mr. Tom Johnston. COOKS-First Row-Mrs. Lucy Cathcart, Mrs. Edythe Porter, Mrs. Mrs. Dorothy Peterson, Mrs. Sophia Rosell, Mrs. Bernice Brooks, Helen Sweeny, Marie Pottenger. Second Row-Mrs. Lucille Caugh- Mrs. Clara Coffman, Mr. Butch Dettmer. ron, Mrs. Nila Hines, Mrs. Pearl johnson, Mrs. Irene Feuerbacher, 23