Nicolet High School - Shield Yearbook (Glendale, WI)

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CO-ORDINATED THE CURRICULUM, sr? Mr. Cupery, superintendent and administrator of the school board, is vital to Nicolet personnel and to the public. Teachers looked to Mr. Cupery for assistance in planning workshops and implementing new programs. With his leadership the Nicolet administration carried out such ac- tivities as computer mathematics and the work experience program. He also guided the school board in establishing codes for students and teachers. The community counted on Mr. Cupery's monthly letter which informed Nicolet re- sidents of school activities. Today's student is far ahead of high school students ten, fifteen, and twenty years ago, Mr. Cupery commented. We have expected more of them, and they have gone beyond our expectations. Dr. Reiels, Principal of Nicolet High School, followed a tight schedule of planning, directing, supervising, evaluat- ing. As chief administrative officer for faculty and student affairs, he directed the work of professional personnel and the educational program. Dr. Reiels faced problems of soaring school population, changing teaching techniques, and faltering communications. He sought solutions by working with school board on building plans, by suggesting new facilities such as resource centers and seminar rooms, and by encouraging closer communications among faculty, administration, parents, and students. Of Nicolet Dr. Reiels commented, We can be proud of our school. It is academi- cally sound, physically attractive, and provides for a com- prehensive learning program.

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DMINISTRATIO REGLIL TED FINANC Mm an ,,0sV'4 WK wil' SCHOOL BOARD: Mr. Radtke, Mrs. Herrick, Mr. Schackleton, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Cupery, Mr. Speight Mr Brachman, Dr. Reiels. Armed with statistics, a computer, and good business sense, Mr. Radtke, Business Administrator, handled all the financial matters for Nicolet. He prepared the school's budget and kept expenditures within that budget. With needs of students for expanded recreational facilities, with pleas ofteachers for more classrooms, new books, and modern teaching devices, and with the concern of tax payers about higher taxes, Mr. Radtke found in his work a constant challenge to administer all school funds as wisely and efficiently as possible.

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DIRECTEDTHE TUDE TBCDY Six days a week Mr. Wade performed his numerous duties as Nicolet's Recreation Director. He not only advised the organizing committees for Nicolet's dances and other social events, but he also reached out into the community to direct a program of adult night classes and recreational activities. Even during vacations and on week- ends he faithfully supervised the use of the gym, the pool, and the tennis courts. This year the appropriation of monies for a new D-wing rec center created additional burdens for Mr. Wade, however, he optimistically commented, The development of a student recreation center should provide a fine opportunity for informal recreation during the school day, at noon, after school, and during vacation periods. A new year, a new job, a new environment posed challenging problems and re- warding successes for Mr. Hayes. As one of Nicolet's Administrative Assistants, Mr. Hayes assumed responsibilities which ranged from disciplining tenth and eleventh graders to supervising new teachers to directing pep assemblies. Then fulfilling his duties in the scheduling center, Mr. Hayes found the fascinating and sometimes effi- cient world of the IBM computer as he quickly learned the procedure for data pro- cessing. A concerned Administrative Assistant, Mr. Hayes derived pleasure from observing people develop self-reliance and responsibilities. Constantly hurrying from ofHce to reading classes to elementary schools, Mrs. Sargent supervised Nicolet's reading programs and took charge of meetings with Nicolet district teachers. Mrs. Sargent, after planning reading aid programs with teachers, rushed either to a remedial reading class, where she helped students with reading problems, or to a college reading class, where she instructed college-bound students. She still managed to find time for individual student conferences to diag- nose reading difficulties and establish programs of study. Mrs. Sargent also squeezed in curriculum meetings with elementary school teachers. She concluded that her busy life at Nicolet and at other area schools was a tremendously interesting one that provided many exciting challenges. Mr. Leussler, administrative assistant, encountered many students on his frequent walks through the Nicolet corridors. As the school's link to the student body, he kept in close contact with all types of students. In heading disciplinary actions, he met boys with hair a little too long, and by supervising student council, he helped the members in governing Nicolet and in carrying out new activities such as field day. Outside school hours, Mr. Leussler, as head of co-curricular activities, widened his acquaintance with individual students. Then during the summer months, he kept up communications through his supervision of the shorts and sandal-clad teens of Nico- let 'ssummer school. About the students, he commented, With the leadership of the senior class, their class officers, and their members in student council, the students were given many new responsibilities. These were accepted and carried out well. This group led the rest of the student body to new opportunities. I'm sure the faculty was proud. lt's been a fine year. 24