Medford High School - Crater Yearbook (Medford, OR)

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Counselors May I He? You? ie Throngs of students filled the counseling center each day, seeking help and advice. Extending smiling welcomes, the counselors were always eager to offer solutions or just have a friendly chat. By regarding the past, working with the present, and preparing for the future, each student received . guidance in educational, vocational, and personal planning. The counseling library provided pamphlets on individual college requirements and various career opportunities. Social interest was encouraged, and the individual advised as to the amount and type of extra-curricular activities in which he should participate. Always interestedand ready to help, the coun- selors aided students from new situations as sopho- mores to the future plans as seniors. Mrs. Naomi VanDyke Mrs. Alldfey Bl1tlCl' Mr, Marvin Kautz Mr. DeVere Taylor Mr. Herbert Bowman- Mrs. Alice Smock

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Vice Principal, Deans Give Advice Happy, warm, sincere, and always busy seem truly appropriate words in description of Vice Prin- cipal, Miss Kirtley. Beginning her day at 6:30 a.m., Miss Kirtley was one continuous action, and she loved every minute of it. In orienting substitute teachers, organizing registrations, and administering necessary discipline, Miss Kirtley worked with stu- dents, parents, faculty, and administration. Making allocations for assignments to be sent home, prearranging necessary absences, and checking absentees' excuses, Mrs. Berg was kept occupied. She was involved in all activities of the Girls' League, including the organization of the candy booth. Her efforts were also extended to cooperation with guid- ance and juvenile authorities of other schools. As director of guidance, Mr. McDonald super- vised the overall administration of the guidance sys- tem. He conducted all the attendance and disciplinary management for boys, advised the Boys' League, and also, found time to work towards new 'and better curriculum in preparation for his position as prin- cipal of the future mid-high school. Be it a disciplinary problem or some educational or vocational advice to be provided, Miss Kirtley, Mrs. Berg and Mr. McDonald always were available. Miss Kirtley Beaming Mr. McDonald and Mrs. Berg pause to inspect the Boys' and Girls' Leagues beautifully decorated Christmas tree

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Retiring Teacher M rs. joflnne Smith Mrs. JoAnne Smith Greater than any medal or gold is the realization of a students confidence in you. Such words expressed the feelings of Mrs. JoAnne Smith as she reflected on the numer- ous rewards of her teaching careerg rewards that, she asserted, presented themselves every month of every year. Both as teacher and friend, Mrs. Smith revealed an interest and concern for each individual student. Mrs. Smith began her career at MHS as a teacher of U.S. History. As drama coach, she became busily involved in Medford High's productions for her first two years. Fol- lowing the war, she was chairman of an OEA Committee, which organized the Inter- national Relations League, and became this club's advisor in 1948 when it was first intro- duced to MHS. Through study and experience, a program of American Government and International Relations evolved to a senior course of American Problems. Becoming social studies department head in 1950, Mrs. Smith then taught American Problems until her retirement. Also active in community life, she became a part of both school and commu- nity growth, and was a member of its development for forty years. Her career was rewarding to her, but above all, it was a gift to those around her. Her devotion, understanding, and kindness gave the quality of humanity to her teaching. Thus she gained the respect and love which will cause many to miss her.