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

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SECRETARIES Coordinate C lerical Duties for Office Efficiency Unknown to the student body is the extensive amount of efficient organization which goes into the t successful operation of Miami Norland Senior High School. The duties of the thirteen secretaries under the direction of the Registrar, Mrs. Rosalia Caputo, are very diverse. Four of the secretaries assist in the operation of the television classes by perform- ing clerical duties such as recording grades. The secretaries t0 the Assistant Principals oversee all clerical duties of the Guidance, Administration and Curriculum Offices. Mrs. Reavel Lewis has under- taken the management of the school and club funds, an exacting task. The secretarial staff in the Main Office attends to schedules, records and grades. All members of the secretarial staff must meet high standards and qualifications. No matter how strained they may become, the secretaries are pleas- ant to Visitors and school personnel. Coordina- tifDIt Of all Clerical duties is a tedious responSi' During the summer months, each studenfs schedule is carefully blllty that must be confronted Wlth eHiCIency. and efficiently planned by Mrs. Rosalia Caputo, the registrar. Violet Spiteri Frances Vitterite xx K , x Assistant Principal of Curriculum, Mrs. Trigg Carlson, and her personal secretary, Myrtle Wessling Andree Wilson Mrs. Lee, arrange for the ordering of textbooks and other educational aids. r 41

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Financial records of all school-sponsored organizations are under the Assembling the documents of a newly enrolled student constant surveillance of Mrs. Reavel Lewis, the school treasurer. keep Mrs. Lacer and Mrs. Spiteri engrossed in their work. mgm Emily Jones Marion Lacer Glenna Lewis Reavel Lewis Faye Munger Mazie Skinner 40

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f Donald Bagley Lucille Fosterq Jane Hall Sam Hoffman Counselors Mr. Scott, Mrs. Peete, Mrs. Foster and Mr. McCabe replenish the dic- tionary of occupational titles with booklets received from the Career Day speakers. Early counseling is invaluable to many sophomores. Mr. Bagley as- sists Mike Dix in choosing his courses for the coming school year. 42 GU ANCE Aims to F Ocus Attention 0n the Individual student Realization of future ambitions is made easier through knowledge of the educational and finan- cial requirements, and the benefits and oppor- tunities associated with the desired field. Mrs. Jessie Chamberlin, Assistant Principal of Guidance, and her staff of trained counselors work with the students to help each realize his potentiali- ties and acquaint him with career opportunities. Counselors were prepared to give valuable in- formation in many categories: secondary school subject selection, college and scholarship materials, job opportunities and training, and Armed Forces information. Mr. Bagley, Mrs. Hall, and Mr. Scott provided assistance to newly arrived sophomores and helped acquaint them with the rules and proce- dures. Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Peete, Mr. Scott, and Mr. MeCabe guided the Juniors in the preliminary prep- arations for future vocations. Seniors were aided in their plans by Miss Shaffer and Mr. Hoffman. Special programs were utilized to supplement the guidance programs. On Career Day, representa- tives from various vocations were given an oppor- tunity to speak to students and answer questions. College Night was conducted in a similar manner to acquaint the student and his parents with the requirements of his next institution of learning.