North Central High School - Tamarack Yearbook (Spokane, WA)

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Principal John P. Rodkey Bears Many Responsibilities John P. Rodkey, as principal of North Central, assumes many responsibilities. Before he comes to school, he makes arrangements for substitute teachers. Alter arriving al sc hool, he consults with teachers about grading and other problems. In t he morning;, Mr. Rodkey works with the (k ins and vice-principal on acute discipline cases and lias orientation with cadet teachers assigned by the nea r-by teacher-training colleges. Lunch, if an) a! all. is usually taken shortly after noon. In the afternoon, Mr. Rodkey attends meetings with other secondary principals of the school dis- trict and with the ahtletic board of control to disCUU league schedules and problems. Every Tuesday after school he conducts a faculty meet- ing for the in-service training of teachers. Mr. Rodkey also edits the daily bulletin ol school news and when completing this, he often has a meeting at the Administration building to work on millage and bond levies or other school mat- ters with the board and superintendent. During his busy day, Mr. Rodkey answers nu- merous phone calls, writes volumes ol correspond- ence regarding former students, discusses curricu- lum problems with department heads and makes plans for building improvements. In the evenings, he attends the athletic , music and drama events of the school and helps chaperone the sc hool dances. 10

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Pictured left to right at a meeting of the School Board are: H. Avery Peyton, George R. Nethercutt, Oscar S. Santchi, James E. Winton, Mary F. Wurth and W. C. Sorenson. Board of District No. SI Directly Responsible for School Policies S tiool Distri i SI is an example of local govern- ment which h;is been authorized by the Constitu- tion of the Slate of Washington. The School Hoard ' s Functions are primarily legislative. The Hoard of Directors is directly responsible for estab- lishing local school polic ies. Employing a citj superintendent of schools, tea lici s, janitors, one or more assistant city super- intendents, supen isors oi instruction and all other necessary persons for the well-being of the school district is the main responsibility of the Board of Directors. Adopting and enforcing such rules as may be deemed essential and determining the length of time thai school shall be maintained are more duties delegated to the board. The Board of Directors must also provide text- books and supplies to be used by the students and prohibit all secret fraternities and sororities among the Students in an ol the schools of the district. Mary F. Wurth, president, and James E. Winton. vice-president, sign important papers. 9

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Vice-principal Edward Gill takes time out of his busy schedule to pose for the photographer. Boys ' Dean Kenneth Mhyre Guides Boys Through Academic Problems Counseling the boys al North Central is the main duty of Kenneth C. Mhyre, although he docs do some work with .nil Is. He lias conferences with parents and students about the guidance pro- gram available and other personal prob- lems ill the student. Assisting the viee- priiu ipal with scheduling problems, talk- ing to students about failures and aca- demic progress, issuing transfers am eai l dismissals and extending guidance in discipline cases are more of Mr. Mime ' s responsibilties. Patricia Damon, Dean of Girls, delays writing a letter and smiles for the camera. Vice-Principal Edward Gill Assists Smooth, Efficient School Operation E. Edward Gill, as vi ce-principal, is the executive officer of the school, responsible to the principal for the smooth and efficient operation of the school, and, in the absence of the principal, sel ves as ad- ministrative head of the school. Assisting staff mem- bers in mallets of student control and procedures and being responsible for the class schedule and the assignment ol students are more oi Mr. Gill ' s duties. Mr. Gill must also assist the principal in the super- vision of school functions, such as assemblies, eve- ning programs and athletic contests, lie has charge of pupil accounting and authorizes the drop card ol SI talent s lea ing school. Kenneth Mhyre, Dean of Boys, discusses a necessary schedule change. Miss Damon Helps Girls to Find Adjustments to Personal Problems Miss Patricia A. Damon ' s main responsibility at North Central is counseling the girls. Helping the girls to help themselves and find happy adjustments to life at school and home, now and in the future, are her main objectives. Students can often overcome their personal problems when they can talk to a person who is interested in them, ac cord- ing to Miss Damon. Miss Damon likes and enjoys working witli high school students and believes in them and their abilities. She feels thai a high sc hool education is a must Eoi a happy adjustment to life today.