Medford High School - Crater Yearbook (Medford, OR)

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Admlnlstrators Pam ,af New School Mr. William Ruck Principal A friendly smile, a cheerful hello , a bit of advice, or a word of encouragement were bestowed each day by Mr. Ruck. His active policy of having time for everyone involved him in all facets of school life, and informal visits to classrooms portrayed his sincere interest in both students and teachers. Heading the supervision for curriculum, he maintained an awareness for improve- ment of instructional facilities, and strived always to develop the educational cultivation of the young minds around him. A great many hours and days were spent in discussion and decision concerning the new high school. Much thought and systematic strategy went into the plans for construct- ing the best possible educational foundation. Speaking to many groups such as Rotary, Service Clubs, PEO, Chamber of Commerce, and women's clubs, he made known all future hopes and aims. The greatest time and attention was devoted to the students themselves. He found it necessary at times to reprimand student behavior, but he could find satisfaction as he guided young people to a better understanding of themselves and their relationships to the surrounding world.

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School Board Goverm 5496 Confronted with briefs, minutes, and reports, the Board of Education for School District 549c begins another policy session with William Blackstoneg Frank Bashg john Reidg Carroll Haupert, Vice Chairman, David Boals, Chairman, Wilson Slater, Clerk, Wayne Wakefieldg and Arvel Nash in attendance. The gavel rapped, a throat cleared, and another school board meeting commenced. The Medford School Board of seven elected members governed the entire school district. In its legislative and ju- dicial authority, the board established policies by which all aspects of the educational program were executed and implemented by the superintendent and staff. The members met at least twice a month. One meeting served as an official monthly business meet- ing, and the second was usually devoted to specific curriculum presentations by the faculty. The School Board sponsored special programs for the benefit of both board members and the public. Flexible sched- uling and team teaching in math and science, new text books, and organization of the counseling center constituted the basis for several of these presentations. Greatest attention in 1965-66, was attributed to the detailed plans for the new senior high school. The school, which is to be opened in the fall of 1967, will accommodate grades eleven and twelve. The present high school has been planned to serve the ninth and tenth grades, and will be entitled a mid- high. The seventh and eighth grades will be handled in the two existing junior highs. This 2-2-2 sec- ondary plan has been found, by extensive use in the East, to insure a strong comprehensive program of studies at all levels. As the business of each meeting progressed, and individual policy developments came to light, each board member perceived a greater hope and opti- mism in our future educational system. Roaring machines, numerous transportation re- ports, assorted IBM cards, and reams of purchase orders surrounded Mr. Slater in his work as school district business manager and clerk of the school board. The receiving and disbursement of all school district funds sent hundreds of dollars through his offices each day. Handling the district's financial accounting, and helping to prepare the budget kept words and figures dancing before his eyes in mixed profusion. As sec- retary of the school board, neat and accurate meet- ing records were also the object of his devoted time and efforts. Wall-to-wall machinery met the eye upon entrance into Mr. S1ater's oflices. In preparation of data proc- essing, Mr. Slater propelled the entire accounting system of MHS into an automated whirl. Constantly in motion, he operated machines, checked reports, signed accounts, attended meetings, and found the whole procedure very interesting and challenging.