Martinsville High School - Artesian Yearbook (Martinsville, IN)

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. .. . R. Tiif e. - . YS. 5. f ? Q V Seated: Mr. Charles Foley, Mr. Robert Elmore, Mr. Paul Neal. Standing: Dr, Gale Oldham, Mr. Cyrus Gunn, Dr. Leon Expcinsion Necessory for Enrollment Boom Faced with a rapidly growing enrollment, the Metropolitan District school board studied many plans for extending and building more schooling facilities. At present, there are five grade schools in Martinsville and one each in Paragon, Brook- lyn, and Centerton, with one junior high and one senior high school building in Martinsville. The immediate plans are for a new building to replace the old North School building now in use. The board began making arrangements to begin a new and larger Junior High building. With Superintendent Gunn, the school board carried out these new plans and fulfilled all regular duties to finish another smooth- running and satisfactory year. Gray, Mr. Maurice Canastey. New Principol Finds Roles Voriecl In Job When Mr. Raymond Kennedy became the new principal at Martinsville High, he became responsible for directing and supervising the high school students. His schedule was a con- stant arranging of classes, supervising teach- ers, counseling and directing students in their courses and their behavior, and administering the athletic program. In addition, he saw that all money budgeted to the high school was properly dispersed, and carried out all policies outlined by the school board. Mr. Kennedy, a Sunday School teacher, member of Kiwanis, and a White River Scout Counselor, found that as a principal he was called on to play many roles in the lives of students and teachers. ,W1 Eli I

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Administration and Faculty

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A new sight around the halls this year was the friendly hello and winning smile of the new Dean of Boys, Mr. Paul Brackemyre. Officially Mr. Brackemyre was also known as the Assistant Principal. Being a dean, his main job was to check attendance and act as a counselor for the boys. As assistant principal, he assist- ed Mr. Kennedy in any way at any time he was needed. This job also gave him the responsibility of seeing that all assigned detentions were served. Mr. Brackemyre also sponsored the Student Council. He was immediately responsible for all activities carried on by the council and guided them by delegating to them the amount of power they could exercise. Coming from Milan High School, all activities, func- tions, and traditions of Martinsville High were new to Mr. Brackemyre, but he developed acquaintances and understanding of the operation thoughout the year and became a vital part of the system. His interests outside of school include traveling and camping, observing or participating in athletic events, and listening to hi-fi and stereo music. He was active in many community activities and a my ju- member of the Methodist Church. Decms Are Important Skippers at Guidance Helm As Dean of Girls, Mrs. Helen Davis' main responsi- bility was checking and recording the absences of girls. However, her Work did not stop there. As Club Coordin- ator she saw that all club activities functioned properly. Being in charge of the school calendar, she scheduled all school activities. Again this year she arranged all convocations and was in charge of decorations for the Baccalaureate and Commencement. A new job assigned to her this year was that of College Counselor. All seniors or other students interested in college were ad- vised and directed by her about selecting, applying, and preparing for college. Other than these official titles, Mrs. Davis took tickets at all basketball games and tournaments, supervised the D.A.R. contest, arranged for Girls State representa- tives, and helped girls find employment. Although school responsibilities absorbed much of her time, she was President of the Girl Scout Council, on the Board of Directors for Mental Health, director of the United Fund Drive, on the Governor's Youth Council, county chairman for Hoosier Girls State, treasurer of the Indiana State Association of Women Deans and Advisors, and a member of Tri Kappa. PAGE NINETEEN