Mars Area Junior Senior High School - Planet Yearbook (Mars, PA)

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Advances llppurtunilies The board also received praise for its efforts in personnel management. Specifically, the board adopted a professional salary schedule which recognizes extra education with in- creased pay. They received special notice for being Hrst to provide Gve inservice Professional Growth Days with a well- prepared, organized program. ln November, the board hosted the American Education Week dinner and award program. The MAEA also recognized the school board for their support of the community and public relations. Each month, the press received u copy of the Board Meeting information Brochure. In addition, the journalism class printed monthly issues of the school newspaper in local papers. The board also allocated funds for a monthly newsletter published in the interest of a better school. Working with the community, the board participates in the on-the-job training program. Also, they hosted an ex- change student last year and plan to have another. Credit was also given for school planning and construc- tion. The adequate, modern school has well equipped facili- ties for science, art, industrial arts, library, and physical education. To complete the award procedure, the nomination was approved by the Mars Area Chamber of Commerce, the Mars Kiwanis Club and the Adams Township Parent-Teachers Association. -an., some Pnssrnsm, Raymond Nichols, smpnn em. pn-min mom. r , . Msmasns Avrnovs lmfm. Day programs at board meeting.

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ars rea Slzhnnl Bnarll r upon- ' . rv - I Q. 4 7 ingim- - .' tmptln Mars Area School Board: Victor Kaufman, Vice President, Valencia Bora.: Eugene H. Kacher, Mars Bora.: Parlrer Dobson, Jr., Mars Boro.: Stevan R. Bartolac, Jr., Adams Twp.: Mrs. Ruth E. Horner, Middlesex Twp., Carl 1 . DR. AIBERT MANERINO points out educational facilities to school board members during annual maintenance tour. 14 Sinkula, Adams Twp., William F. Bull, Adams Twp., James A. Thompson, Middlesex Twp.: Raymond Nichols, Board President, Middlesex Twp. This year the Mars Area School Board was honored to be nominated for the National Education Association-Thom McAn School Board Award. Because of the Board's achieve- ment in advancing the educational opportunities of area children, the Mars Area Education Association submitted the board's name. Co-sponsored by the Department of Classroom Teachers and the Thom McAn Shoe Company, the awards program is conducted annually. All nominations are reviewed by a regional committee of the National Education Association's Department of Classroom Teachers. The two award winners from each region are eligible to compete for the fourteen national awards. To one other board in each district, there is given a Word of Distinction Award. Also, four Certificates of Merit are awarded. The Mars Area Education Association cited that the Mars Board's maior achievement was developing and maintaining a well-organized, balanced educational program. For a small school district with average financial resources, the MAEA felt Mars supported a quality education program. The Mars Board was commended for supporting programs which improved the quality of instruction: the experimental reading program, the introduction of modern math to all grades, and the special teacher training. ln cooperation with local colleges and the Federal government, the school oiters programmed instruction to individuals and classrooms. Also, the board backed the summer enrichment program and adult classes.

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Jnhn llillnn Serves In Mars Dr. Albert Mcnerino Supervising Principal MR. DIILON was aided in his udminislralivo duliux by Mr. Hawkins and Mr. Thnmpson Iilix year. I 16 , , Mr. Robert C. Downie High School Principal x U i , ADMINISTRATORS DISCUSS plan: for the coming year.