Marinette High School - Whipurnette Yearbook (Marinette, WI)

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COLLEGE BOUND students Steve Royal, Phyllis Friedstein, Sarah Hood, and Dorothy Ruby receive information concerning the Scholastic Apptitude Test from senior coun- selor, Miss Alice Sunstrom. What Sh0uId I Do Ab0ut... 'lihe role ot' Senior Counselor involves count- less diversified tasks and great responsibility. In advising the seniors. Miss Sunstrom personally talked to each senior about his plans for the fu- ture whether they are college. military service. or a job. Although helping students to select a school or obtain a scholarship is a prodigious undertaking. she worked with efficiency and composure. Every Marinette High School student is well- acquainted with the home room conferences which are so much a part of our school life. The objective of this counseling program is to en- courage students to work hard in their subiects and to help to solve any problems which affect their school life. Each teacher has his own unique method in counseling his pupils. but all are united in the desire for the wellbeing of the students. HOME ROOM counselor, Mr. Mair, discusses iob op portunities with Howie Andersen.

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x 5 W Dean of Boys Always willing to help with the problems that any boy might encounter. Mr. Lon W. Weber has served as Dean of Boys for the past three years. In addition to holding the positions of as- sistant principal. general science teacher, and student council advisor. Mr. Weber spent the greater part of the day talking to and advising students. His main interests have been concen- trated in the welfare of the entire section of the male student body. and his friendly suggestions have been a great help in solving any boys prob- lems. Because of his sincerity and understanding. Mr. Weber has become a vital part in the lives of the boys at school. Dean of Girls Seldom pausing in her ellorts to assist the Marinette High School girls with their daily prob- lems and concerns. Miss Alice K. Sunstrom fin- ished her fourth year as Dean of Girls. With seemingly infinite patience. Miss Sun- strom dealt with a never ending stream ol' ab- sentees, illnesses. troubles. and college plans. Through her counseling. MHS girls became more mature, self-reliant. and competent women. 1' T'

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ROPED into an M and M day skit, Mr. Ellison glee- fully skips to the beat of a farmer dance with his partner, Diane Ma Bohmer. WHO ME? replies Jim Hansen as chaperone, Mrs. Butts, solicites his help for the post-dance clean up committee. All Part 0 eaching Faculty members found teaching to be a de- manding and many faceted occupation. Aside from the specific objective of imparting their knowledge on specialized fields of study. teachers had thc opportunity to utilize other abilities in extra curricular activities. They served as ad- visors to the many school clubs and organiza- tions. On the athletic fields and gym floors, male faculty members coached football, basketball. and spring sports. Some were called upon to fill various administrative positions in school. The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards. Anatole France OVER their last glass of milk, several faculty mem bers talk over the first day of the new school year.