McCollum High School - Wrangler Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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20 administrators Mr. OH Sets Up Date Book and Stashes Loot Mr. Earl E. Ott, vice principal, is a man of tremendous school spirit and pride. He has been vice principal since the school opened and he has performed his duties remarkably well. Mr. Ott has the responsiblity of taking care of the financial records of the school, its clubs and organiza- tions. Mr. Ott also supervises the janitorial and main- tenance staff, while also supervising the bookroom. He also keeps a calendar of all school events. Mr. Ott received his Bachelor of Science from Trinity University and his Master of Education from Southwest Texas State College. He is a symbol of leadership and character which is an essential trait for any administrator at McCollum High School. There are times when two jobs need to be done. Below: Mr. Ott checks his financial records while Deborah Dalton, student assistant, checks over the book list which was compiled by Mr. Ott.

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clean appearance. I think it will help them in many ways. They will develop more self-esteem. Upon graduation they will be more acceptable to employers. If you were to drive by McCollum High School and see the lawn needed mowing and windows needed to be replaced or the building needed painting, you would say Someone is not taking good care of McCollum High School . By the same token, if you were to walk down the halls and see all forms of dress and undress all lengths of hair, poorly groomed people, you would also say Someone isn't doing a very good job at McCollum . I have no desire for McCollum High School to be the second best school in the country. l want it to be the best in every way and certainly I am proud of the fact that we are the best groomed, the best looking, and,I think, the best student body and faculty in the country, in every way, and I am proud to be here. Jeanette: Do you have any prediction of the future of McCollum High School? Mr. Shannon: I have no crystal ball. I can only say this. As long as I'm fortunate enough to be here, I feel that we will all work together and do everything possible to keep McCol- lum the real fine institution that it is. It's like holding on to a pole . . . you either go up or you go down,you do not stay in the same place.We shall continue to make an effort to im- prove. We can not stay where we are. We have to try to im- prove. We will continue to strive for excellence. I think Mc- Collum has a bright future . . . it will be a bright spot in the educational field. Jeanette: Are there any other comments you would like to add? Mr. Shannon: Yes, I think McCollum is a wonderful high school. It was a traumatic experience for me to leave a dis- trict with which I had been connected for 24 years. I have come to love MeCollumg I enjoy my association with the many fine people here and the wonderful student body. It was certainly agood move as far as I'm concerned. I shall con- tinue to do everything possible to see that McCollum remains the best. I am not conducting now, and never have con- ducted a popularity contest and Pm not competing for a popularity poll. But we ARE going to continue to do what we think is best for the student body at McCollum High School and for the community. This is my pledge to you and my challenge. Below: Mr. Shannon pins on the insignia which signifies Robert Velasquez' promotion to ROTC Colonel. Top: Before departing to Lead, Mr. Shannon gets a farewell kiss from Linda Lake, president of the Student Council. Above: Mr. Shannon, Patsy Bodiford, and Miss Ruby Mc- Pherson meet before leaving for Lead, South Dakota for the Bellamy Award presentation.

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Discipline Is Noi a Word, bui a Foundaiion 14 Rf' i . Xbi A . After being a math instructor, Mr. Ernest Hoffman became assistant principal in 1968. He earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees at Southwest Texas State College. Mr. Hoffman handles the student discipline problems and he also assumes responsibility for all school sponsored student activities. In the early part of the year, Mr. Hoffman could be seen as a vague shadow jogging on the track during the early hours of the morning. He takes pride in himself and the student body he is associated with. Wherever the kids are, Mr. Hoffman isg sometimes disciplining, but mostly just getting to know the McCollum student body. Mffiffifseflle, :Li'- f ff-Q 1-'ww-.L,, wwf-sx,ic, f-,aww-'i, Q-r