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

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Three Positions Filled Mr. F. P. Long Elementary Principal ...I ACTING EIEMENTARY PRINCIPAL, Mft. Hulda SCIIUIII, and Dirirfbr of Instructional Sorvicas, Tllamas Hawkins, dinvsx lilo E.5.E.A, Title ll library funds Ior 1967-68. F. P. Long, Elomnnlnry Principal, was on sabbatical loava this year. 16 Mr. Thomas R. Hawkins, Jr. Director of Instructional Services Mr. Thomas Hawkins' title has been changed to Director of instructional Services. He graduated from Slippery Rock State College and received his masters at the University of Pittsburgh and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Hawkins will assist Dr. Manerino in several phases of administration in the school sys- tem. His duties include selecting instructional ma- terials and coordinating instructional services, help in developing the budget, and recruiting teachers. His services have also involved sponsoring school publications and directing public relations. Mr. F. P. Long is the elementary principal and co- ordinates the primary and intermediate schools. Re- cent work in the elementary schools have included an evaluation ofthe program and the development of new courses of studies. Mr. Long has taken a sabattical leave during the 1966-67 school year to work on his doctorate. Mrs. Hulda Schultz has as- sumed his duties during his absence. Though new positions have been created and filled, the ultimate goal of the educating of Mars students has remained the same. Working together on both maior and minor details and issues, the ad- ministration encouraged learning and provided many opportunities for student and faculty development.

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Middle School For The school board has proposed and is planning the building of a Middle School in order to eliminate the problem of overcrowded conditions in the Jr.-Sr. High School and Elementary Schools. According to Dr. Albert Manerino, Supervising Principal: A new building for 60 students by 1969 is a must if we are to avoid half day or split sessions. A Middle School for grades six, seven, and eight will relieve the overcrowded conditions in the Junior-Senior High School and also in the Elemen- tary. This age group has similar growth and be- havior patterns that will improve the present school organization. The School Board and Administration are looking for a location for the building. It is hoped to build it in a place convenient to the high school's central location. They will also work together to evaluate bids and proposals by various contractors. Y summc me Mumionr ou, Mars Area sam: so.-fa discusses me snag.: lor iw-aa. I 1969 Monermo Principal BOARD SECRETARY Mr. Donald Owens ruviows board meeting nohx with Dr. Mansrino. 15

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In Mars Administration The 1967 school year filled three positions in the administration of Mars Area High School System. A new high school principal, assistant principal, and director of instructional services were all approved by the school board this year. Their positions have been assigned in order to improve the school system. John D. Larson is now principal of Mars Area Junior-Senior High School. Prior to his appointment to this position, Mr. Larson served as principal at the Jersey Shore Junior High School near Lockhaven, Pennsylvania. Bucknell University, the University of Pennsylvania, Penn State, and the University of North Carolina were schools attended by the new principal. In the Naval Air Force Reserves, he holds the rank of Commander. Arno Thompson, who previously served as Junior High Guidance Counselor, has been promoted to the iob of assistant principal. His duties include keeping attendance records, scheduling student activities and athletic events, and also teaching psychology classes. Mr. Arno Thompson received his B.S. at Geneva Col- lege and his Masters at the University of Pittsburgh. He will continue to act as athletic director for Mars. Up to now he has taught social studies at Mars for over 20 years. Mr. Arno Thompson Assistant Principal -sw, JOHN LARSON, PIUNCIPAL, and Arno Tllbmpsvll, Atsislanf Principal, dis- cuss the nominations lar the Midwestern Band and Churux. Mr. Thompson is involved with dovnloping lln student activity and athletic programs. Mr. John Larson High School Principal 17