Mason City High School - Masonian Yearbook (Mason City, IA)

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Administrators keep Behind the scenes of a school system there is an industrious man with a big task - that of co- ordinating the schools and planning the educa- tional program of the community. He is Perley O. Brunsvold, superintendent of the Mason City public schools. Mason City is greatly indebted to him for its fine educational system. Besides handling finance, employment, building maintenance and projects, Mr. Brunsvold is the professional representative to the Mason City Board of Education. He is also known for his participation in numerous community projects. Principal Russell Clarke is the administrator who has the direct responsibility for the smooth opera- tion of the high school. He is a man well known for his good nature, helpfulness, and deep interest in the welfare of the school, its faculty and stu- dents. This year was Mr. Clarke's second year as prin- cipal of Mason City High School. Previously he taught general science at Monroe Junior High School and more recently served as vice-principal at the high school. The administrator closest to actual affairs of the students is Vice-Principal Robert Ferrell. Even though he is in charge of student discipline, he is a friend to all and is genuinely interested in the students. Mr. Ferrell deserves considerable credit for his QUICK LOOK-Doing a little research before a meeting of the Board port ln Setting up Mason Cltyls' Chapter of the of Education is Perley O. Brunsvold, superintendent. Amel'lCCll'1 Field SEFVICS. l'le also acts CIS ClClVlSGl' to the Student Council and is in charge of tordi- ness and absences. Also essential to the efficiency of the office are Anabel Harrod and Marjorie Voss, secretaries to Mr. Clarke and Mr. Ferrell, respectively and Mor. garet Constable, cashier. They are aided by stu- dent workers who devote their study hall periods to delivering notes and assisting in the office. These students, who receive neither pay nor credit, are volunteers approved by the administration. BOARD OF EDUCATION-Members of the Board are lseatedi Mrs. L. W. Swanson, Leo Benson, president, Richard Bailey, Robert Shepard: lstandingi Perley O, Brunsvold, superintendent, Robert Campbell, Ralph Wallace, Dr. J. E. Christopherson.

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E Q E . . A . ,.-., M V 1 ' f- K MR. L. F. MEADE, Principal. . V Marshalltown High School, Grinnell College, Summer School ' State University of lowa. Taught in High School at lowa City for four years. Principal of High School at Washington, lowa Miss EVELYINIE. Vinson, English. Grinnell High School, Grinnell College, Summer School State Llsivcrsitykoflolvgy1lni:E:sil:?'o'f Chicago. ,Taught in Mitchel- ca emic There was a time, in the days of the first Masonian, when the graduating class totalled 54. Now it has grown to 314, but the high school building hasn't grown. Things are looking up, however, because the school bond issue, for which these teach- ers are voting, passed. ln 1965 the equipment and space so vital to improved teaching meth- ods will be available to an eager faculty. 1913 - 1963

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5 school functioning oon A ' . WHERE IS IT?-Hunting for o file folder as time draws near for him to prepare his budget requests is Principal Russell Clarke. ANOTHER STUDENT-Robert Ferrell, vice-principal, wonders how he can schedule o new student into the already over' crowded classrooms of Mason Cifv l-ligh School. eczsfaziaa MARGARET CONSTABLE ANABEL HARROD MARJORIE VUS5 ll