New London High School - Whaler Yearbook (New London, CT)

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PHYLLIS L. CAN FIELD Dean of Girls Moving from the Chapman Building into the new main According to our Dean of Girls, Mrs. Phyllis L. Canfield, any girl can find happiness with the proper guidance. Mrs. Canfield has proved time and time again that a little understanding goes a long way in solving the problems of a teen-age girl. Receiving her Master's degree at the University of Connecticut, she has acquired a superior vocational training. Her chief aim is to aid the girls in making the difficult transi- tion from adolescence to maturity. Keeping a sharp eye on the all important ounce of prevention, she is able to save many of them from making a disastrous mistake. She also encourages them to fur- ther their education, a wise move, but one that was not too popular with the fairer sex in the past. . office of the Addition, the office staff of New London High have continued to work wonders. Aided by girls taking business courses who have volunteered for office work, they have set all sorts of precedents for efficiency and convenience. Personal and general notices, attendance records, case histories on all students, and a complete and accurate file of all schedule cards are only a few of the services rendered by the office. Mrs. Schoonmaker, as Office Manager, is the boss man of this outfit. It is largely through her efforts that the office has maintained its high standard of proficiency. She is also private secretary to the Principal. Mrs. Carlyle, the switchboard operator, is seen most often behind the office switchboard, making connections and taking messages, selling bus tickets, opening the mail, or sending out tuition bills. Mrs. Beebe, as Registrar, can be considered the controller of our destinies. It is up to her to compile and send out records to the various colleges for seniors, and ex-students, as well as assist the Deans. Mrs. Boyce, the Attendance Clerk, hears every excuse in the book - which is exactly where she puts them. But at least she agrees that it's better late than never. Mrs. Leary, Assistant Attendance Clerk, also helps with general office and duplicating work. GUNHILDE J. scHooNMAKER LOTTIE C. BEEBE I ' LILLIAN R. CARLYLE LAURA H. BOYCE JENNIE W. LEARY

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Our Principal Promotes Progress Thank you, Mr. Holland, - a familiar remark over the P.A. system, but very appropriate. In two short years, the leadership of our Principal, Mr. Bertram H. Holland, has done more to improve New London High School, than has any other single factor. A real progressive, Mr. Holland has created a minor revolution in putting us on the ball. He has accomplished this result through tireless zeal and resourcefulness, plus the advantage of an extensive education. But this year, his versatile ability was really tested. The Addition to the school eliminated the problem of over- crowded classrooms, but in its place appeared many new difficulties which inevitably face a rapidly expanding stu- dent body. Like a great leader, confident in himself, his followers, and his cause, he surmounted these obstacles. Trial and error, with the eventual elimination of the error, together with a strong desire to improve, and a keen interest in his work, have keynoted his success, -- and ours. BERTRAM H. HOLLAND Principal This is Mr. Small speaking. Is the familiar voice of Carlton F. Small, as heard so often over our P.A. system. Mr. Small holds the two positions of Assistant Principal and Dean of Boys. His appointment as Assistant Principal came last year, and since then he has become Mr. Holland's right-hand man. In the many problems that come his way, Mr. Small treats all in a fair and impartial manner, and shows a personal interest in the problems of each individual. With the number of college applicants increasing, the job of guidance has become more demanding, yet with a deep sense of re- sponsibility, Mr. Small has met this challenge, placing many of our graduates in the college of their choice, and helping those in financial need to find funds for further education. 7 CARLTON F. SMALL '.7 ting Assistant Principal and Dean of Boys Known around the high school for his working face, the Assistant Dean of Boys, William L. Foye, is really a nice fellow. A naval fighter pilot during World War II, he spent four years in the service. His duties are many and varied, including discipline, teaching, and sponsorship of the junior class. Always ready with a helping hand, his motto is preventatism rather than punishment. At all the teams' games, at all the school's dances, at all our assemblies, Mr. Foye may be seen: as most students say, He's not missing a thing. His real concern is helping youngsters grow up and accept responsibility. In each case he tries to get at the root of the difficulty in order to find the best solution, and advise accordingly. ing WILLIAM L. FOYE Assistant Dean of Boys 16

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MRS. ELEANOR HARRISON Guidance Director Upon completion of high school, all students are called upon to choose a career. In doing so, they must decide where to go, what to do, and how much training will be necessary, for the answers to these and other questions are prerequisites. Many will want to further their educa- tion, going to junior or four year colleges. Some may even desire to explore beyond the graduate level into post- graduate work, where there is no limit to the number of years or degree of intensification of study. But each and all must decide. A Step in the Right Direction The Guidance Department of New London High, under the direction of Mrs. Eleanor Harrison, Guidance Director, and Mr. Marshall Nye, Head Counselor, attempts to help the students meet this challenge. Through standardized tests and personal interviews, the Department enables the student to discover his abilities and aptitudes. Realizing the importance of making im- portant decisions as early as possible, they have set up an extensive program of counseling, beginning with the Freshmen and following each student right up to graduation. Students are encouraged to have frequent interviews with the deans and counselors, for at such informal get-togethers, their future plans are sounded out. The knowledge thus gained affords them the opportunity to evaluate the capabilities and limitations of each individual, and advise him accordingly. At the start of each new year, they are on hand to see that the right courses are elected or dropped, thereby allowing each student to get the most out of his four-year stay. MARSHALL NYE Head Counselor Mr. Nye listens to the problems of B. Southworth.