Normandy High School - Saga Yearbook (Normandy, MO)

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For three years the 1960 graduating class has been under the personal guidance of Mr. Morris Blitz and the rest of the guidance department. This year brought many changes to this depart- ment. Because of the rapid growth of our beloved school, new personnel and facilities were required. Aiding Mr. Blitz this year was lVlr. ,lohn Torres. acting as assistant guidance director. Together Mr. Blitz and Mr. Torres advised the whole school through a rigorous school year filled with many problems. With the cooperation of the confidential counselors assigned to each individual student, the guidance department managed to aid students in planning their programs and in advising them in certain problems. Through the use of the pub- lic address sy stem students were informed in their home rooms about certain scholarship qualifying tests, college requirements and occupational mov- ies. Mr. Torres and Mr. Blitz brought some interes- ting talks over this new public address system. il ' , , . avg bf 4' y ,A if JL! ,' r' J px Kal' X Mr, Blit Another new feature of the guidance department was the extra space afforded by our new Central Hall. With this added space many students could be advised at the same time but in complete pri- vacy. Also the pleasant light green walls, indirect lighting, comfortable chairs and the Wonderful view from the wide windows made such pleasant surroundings for the students. No longer did any student really mind going down to guidance to meet their counselor in room W.'7 Although all Normandy Highers received this invaluable service, the 1960 class was especially in need of counseling. Graduating students had to be sure they met certain requirements for their futureg whether it be a college, nursing or house- wifeis career. A part of this planning program for the future included taking various tests to find out abilities, interests and intelligence. Special programs for parents helped present valuable facts concerning the future of students. All of these things were done for what lies ahead--our future. Q z, Mr. Torres , 13-

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sy.. Q 4 2 9- Q its y -i t Mr. R f , . Beiqmfmn, Mr. Potter I l are Q ' Under the excellent supe1'vision of Mr. C. E. Potter, the Normandy Senior High School Faculty and student body went smoothly through a suc- cessful year of scholastic developments and school activities. As a result of the many varied and tedious tasks and the new problems facing the administration, responsibilities were also divided between Mr. Emil Rohlfs and Mr. Wlalter Berg- mann. As principal, Mr. Potter was in charge of every- one and everything connected with the Senior High. He saw that all physical things around the school were doneg such as seeing that the buildings were healed, healthful lunches were pre- pared, buses were running to and from school, and many other such duties. Another important re- sponsibility was developing a curriculum which gave adequate subjects needed for college prep- aration, as well as a variety of subjects for those who were not planning further education. The program of the school was designed to serve with maximum efficiency thc comlnon needs ol the pupils and, as much as possible. to discover. develop and extend their individual interests and abilities. The administration also provided a place for good and varied recreation in the Norniandy district. These extra-curricular activities included athletic contests, several dances and a wide choice of clubs and organizations. Assisting Mr. Potter, Mr. Rohlls took care of the attendance problems and matters dealing with the ninth and tenth grades. Mr. lierginami was in charge ol the curriculum and the many details of programming plus the problems ol the eleventh and twelfth grades. By co-operating and working well together. the administrative stall constantly strove to better Normandy in all ways and achieve recognition through high standards. The Normandy admin- istration had a tremendous feeling of pride be- cause ol the excellent faculty and the co-operative student body. -121

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Lllflflhg TOP ROW: I. Young, I. Williamson, C. Hartmann, I. Riehl. BOTTOM ROW: B. Riehl, M. Lenox, E. Phelps. H. Duncan, B. Neumann, H. Ball, V. Audrain M. Whitehead, D. Rice, A. Kennett. TOP ROW: W. Christian, R. Keelinq, M. Berger, I. R. Gunnell BOTTOM ROW: A. Ferguson, A. Buxton, G. Clark. D. Weinstock, R. Vossen ... 14 1 1