Morton Memorial Schools - Retrospect Yearbook (Knightstown, IN)

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Admzmstmtzon Visiting Committee HE VISITING Committee is made up of T interested citizens who werexa ointed by PD the Governor. They advise with the Super- intendent concerning the needs and the pol- icies of the Home. Their interest from the viewpoint of the average citizen, is valuable, and their services are most helpful to the operation of the Home. They are from left to right seated: Mrs. L. A. Cortner, Mrs. Edith Jackson, Mrs. Mildred Swiggett, and Mrs. Betty Mathews. Standing: Mr. L. A. Cortner, Mr. Evert Konzelman, Mr. Russell Rhodes, Mr. William D. Murchie, and Dr. William Tindall. Superintendenfs Ojice OST OF the activities of the institution center around the Superintendent's Office. Their daily work consists of welcom- ing visitors, preparing daily reports and distributing mail. Mr. and Mrs. Cortner are assisted by the oflice staH in the distribution of gifts and games to the divisions. School Office R. CRAIG, Superintendent of Schools, plans and supervises school activities such as: convocations, pep sessions, piano recitals, and the Dance Revue. The student usually brings his problems to Mr. Craig. Class room and disciplinary problems are also discussed with Mr. Craig by the teachers.

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THE RETRQSPECT The Yearbook Morton Memorial High School 1955 Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Chilclren's Home

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Administration Financial Office THE FINANCIAL Office handles the purchasing of food, clothing, and equip- ment for the Institution under the super- vision of Mr. James Thomas, who assumed the position which was held by Mr. Sam Chase. The payroll, time records and student bank are included in the functions of this oflice. Recreational Office MR. FRED WRIGHT, assuming the pos- ition held by Mr. Paul Todd, plans all recreational activities in this office. The many special trips and events that take place throughout the year are planned here. Social Service Office THE ADVISING and counselling of the children and helping them with their personal problems is the main function of the Social Service Oflice. The social workers investigate appli- cations for admission to the Home. They aid graduates in finding employment and living facilities and they also secure summer em- ployment for the underclassmen. The Social Service Office has as its workers, Mrs. Craft, Mrs. Woods, and Miss Pierson.