Miami Norland High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Miami, FL)

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Mrs. Trigg Carlson Is Inspiration t0 N.H.S Planning the courses of the Norland student body is a prodigious task, but Mrs. Trigg Carlson seems to enjoy assuming such responsibilities. As Assistant Prin- cipal of Curriculum, she supervises curriculum plan- ning and orders textbook supplies and mechanical aids. Her other responsibilities are oirientating new teachers and interns and maintaining a stable curriculum budget. The fact that Norland is able to offer its stu- dents comprehensive courses is attributed to Mrs. Carl- sonis profound interest, devotion, and earnest efforts. She enjoys direct contact With the students as sponsor of: the National Honor Society. Mr. Milberg Supervises Student Activities Coordinating and supervising school activities, Mr. E. J. Milberg performs a multitude of tasks as Activities Director. Mr. Milberg is responsible for all club, class, and schoolwide activities. He works closely With the Junior Board with magazine and ring sales, and with the Senior Board with name cards and pins. As sponsor of the Student Council, he acts as a liaison between the Administration and students. Mr. Milbergis other responsibilities include making announcements on the public address system and supervising the school supply store, automatic supply machines, and the selling of I. D. cards and bookcovers to the students. 71

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M. t m, , - t Discussing the Operation Amigo Program, Mrs. Carlson and Mr. McCune plan an informative agenda for the Nicaraguan Mrs. Jessie Chamberlin Orients New Pupils Mrs. Jessie Chamberlin, Assistant Principal of Guid ance, fulfllls a primary aim of the school program, aiding students to achieve their aspirations by guiding them toward suitable careers. Mrs. Chamberlin must be familiar with all aspects of a counseling program. She is particularly interested in helping those students with special problems, and is concerned with the educational and vocational re- habilitation 0f handicapped children. The most gratifying aspect of Mrs. Chamberlinhs work is the personal satisfaction that she receives from guiding students on the road that leads to success. 70 ..nn 6 IMePHNF J students. Under their supervision, which required long hours of prearranging details and schedules, the program was a success.

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Mr. Ali and Mr. Bagley pause for a moment of relaxation and refreshment in the newly-decorated teachersi lounge. Brochures from various colleges and universities in America are made available by Mrs. Peete and Mr. H017man. 72 Information received concerning job placements and vocational opportunitiesv is discussed by Mr. McCabe and Mrs. Foster. Counselors Guide Students To The Future Developing the potential and aspirations of Miami Norland students is the objective of the Guidance De- partment. Helping students to see themselves as they are and realize their possibilities for wholesome growth in the direction of a desired future is accomplished by Mrs. Jessie Chamberlin, Assistant Principal for Guid- ance, and her staff of nine counselors. Each counselor specializes in an important field. Higher education is promoted by Mrs. Hall, who distri- butes scholarship information, while Mr. Hoffman helps students seeking admission to college. Miss Shaffer administers the various tests required to assist teachers and counselors in evaluating students, and is aided in this capacity by Mr. McCabe. Job information and placement is handled by Mrs. Peete and Mrs. Foster. Armed Forces information, including service academies, and educational activity is developed by Mr. Ali and Mr. Bagley. Mrs. Spiteri, secretary, assists with records, correspondence, filing and the many details of ofhce procedure. Other responsibilities of counselors include grade level activities, selection of courses, enrollment, and personal problems. Essentially the Guidance Depart- ment seeks to help the students arrive at intelligent decisions regarding themselves, education, and future.