Maur Hill High School - Maurite Yearbook (Atchison, KS)

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administration The administration at Maur Hill experienced two new changes in posi- tion this year. Fr. Barnabas took over Fr. Kieran's job as vice-principal, while Mr. Stork took on the totally new role of academic dean. Fr. Edwin continued to raise funds for the ex- pansion and betterment of Maur Hill. As always, the administration showed their skill and endurance in coordinat- ing and guiding the student body into an organized group of young men. Throughout the year, the men who run Maur Hill faced the students hon- estly and open mindedly. The formation of a student council with representa- tives from each class showed their willingness to hear and evaluate the student's point of view. They were Father Abbot Thomas, president of Maur Hill, gives communion in the Maur Hill chapel. Father Edwin gives helpful advice on registration day. Dedication ceremony for the new dorm. 10

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The Maur Hill faculty continued intheir efforts to understand the student, and seem- ingly met with more success in the year of 1969-70 than in previous years. There was more communication, more understanding, and more openness, good signs that Maur Hill is progressing toward better communal living conditions. All of this has come about through years of effort by the faculty, proof that these men are dedicated to their work. Though the faculty has their faults, the students have come to recognize them as individuals to be respected because of their honesty and devotion to what they think is right. Though the students may often find themselves in disagreement with the faculty over politics, teaching methods, religion, rules and other areas of controversy, the opinion of the faculty is still respected by the students and looked upon as the voiceof education and experience. This mutual understanding of student and teacher has come about through the faculty's respect for the opinion of the student, in other words, this desirable relationship has come about through the good example of the faculty. The teachers at Maur Hill practice what they preach; they are true examples of active leadership. FACULTY

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always ready to give the students a chance for constructive criticism, which made for better relations be- tween students and teachers. This and the formation of a student council which gives more voice to the stu- dents made Maur Hill a happier school. Again this year there was no demerit system or student handbook, which gave the student a chance to take the burden of responsibility upon himself. For the first time, the ma- jority of the students seemed to accept this responsibility which brought about a more unified school. When all of these changes for the better take place within a school year, it is evident that the administration has been successful. Congratulations! Mr. Stork, academic dean, does his daily homework. Fr. Barnabas, vice-principal, puts in a little overtime.