Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Set Up To Her Ears In Work. Shuffling through the heap of attendance cards, Mrs. Foran attempts to set the affairs of the clinic straight. 130 Office Workers

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What sets one school apart from all the others is the personalities that it houses. A strong academic program may attract a school to the intellect of a student, but it does not endear it to the heart. Remembrance of a math class does not arouse sentimentality for the study of fourth — order determinants, it provokes memories of the friend who brought laughter or the teacher who provided understanding. The people of a school make it work. At Monacan, individuality is respected. Accepting each other provided the basis for relationships between two staff members, a staff member and a student, or two students. With mutual respect, the people of a school are able to find the incentive necessary to create a productive atmosphere. If one is working for or with a person who is held in high regards, the desire to perform well is great. The relationships developed at Monacan form the basis of the motivation needed to make the school work. On the following pages are the elements of the most special kinds of memories. The faces are capable of evoking both laughter and tears. The emotions provoked by these pictures are what makes Monacan work. Ways of the Weather. With the snow falling and covering the ground the students make their way to their buses because school has been dismissed early People Divider 129

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Hidden Behind A Desk. Seated at her desk, Mrs. North is busy handling the daily procedures of making the school run smoothly. All Those Numbers. Managing the fi- nances of the school can become a tedious job, but Mrs. Odum handles the job with ease. The Office Staff — They Run It All The mere size of Monacan necessitates the existence of a strong central administra- tion; otherwise the lack of leadership would result in cha- os. As the administrators serve as the basis for the ex- ecution of school policy, the environment which houses them acts as a clearinghouse for the rest of the school. To- gether, the administrators, the office staff, and the office aides create an efficient and perti-office, and school. When it comes to the office, looks can definately deceive. To see Mrs. North flustered by an overload of incoming phone call; Mrs. Odum buried be- neath a pile of bills; Mr. Jones besieged by an influx of stu- dents and teachers; or an aide attempting to juggle mes- sages, mail, and errands, the worst would immediately be suspected. However, it is the ability of the office workers to Leisure Time. With his feet propped up Mr. Jones chats on the phone, though his time is usually spent work- ing with students and teachers. deal patiently and carefully with stressful situations that is the rule. For example, Mrs. North is capable not only of dealing kindly with callers, but also of consulting with teach- ers, administrators, and stu- dents; of monitering office ac- tivity, and of serving as a dedi- cated professional. Mrs. Odum cheerfully handles even the largest number of bills and skillfully manages’ the school’s finances — not an easy task. Calm and caring are two essential factors in making the office work. Without a doubt, the office, because it is the nucleus of the administrative system, must be strong and well-orga- nized. Accomplishing that aim are all those present in the of- fice — administrators, staff, and aides. Together, they make the office work; in turn, the office helps to make Mon- acan work. Working Together. Thumbing through some papers an aide helps to relieve some of Mrs. Pittman’s heavy work load. Office Workers 131