Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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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

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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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The Task of Making Monacan Shine As any perceptive reader would be able to deduce, we are highlighting those people who ‘‘make it work’’ at Mona- can inthis year’s edition of the Legend. Perhaps the least appreciated and yet very im- portant component of our school is the custodial staff. Their faces are familiar but their names ar e not. Students and faculty are probably not aware of the many jobs our custodial staff perform during the course of a day, either. Headed by Lloyd Fountain, Monacan’s custodial staff has Hello Down There. Repair crews have become familiar sights in the task of making Monacan work. a truly mammoth task to per- form. Cleaning up after 1800 students and 130 faculty and staff members may be over- whelming, in itself. This, how- ever, is only the beginning of their responsibilities. As the “maintenance crew’’, one of their main jobs is to maintain the physical plant. Minor re- pairs in classrooms and bath- rooms, upkeep of the dining rooms, lockers and gymnasi- um are all part of a custodian’s job. In addition to the jobs men- tioned above, custodians must be at the school during any, and all activities. Dances, meetings, athletic events all require that a custodian be present. Due to this require- ment, the custodians are di- vided into two groups. One group is at the school during the day; the other group is at Monacan from 4pm to 11pm. In fact, it is rare that a member of the custodial staff is not at Monacan. Many components are re- quired to operate an effective school environment. Faculty, students, Administrators, aides are all prominent on any list. Do not, however, forget the custodians. Though rarely recognized, they make a valu- able contribution to making our school work. Here We Go Again. The toll of another day shows in the expression of this hardworking lady. | Know It’s Here. Searching for one of the tools of trade, this member of the custodial staff prepares to begin her work. 132 Faculty