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

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Pictured left to right are- North Central's PTA officers: Mr. Ted Fournier, legislative chairman, Mr. John P. Rodkey, principal: Mr. Fred Nienstedt, vice-president: Mrs. Louise Barr, secretaryg Mrs. Cathryn Othmer, treasurer. PTA Keeps Parents Informed of School and Student Progress Mrs. Lorraine McNew Helps Seniors Plan Future Education Parent-Teacher Associations main purpose is Mrs. Lorraine McNew, college counselor, helps to keep the parents well informed of the progress guide North Central's seniors to plan their future that the school is making as well as the needs that education. She gathers information about schol- arise during the year. It also give teachers and arships, financial loans and other material per- parents a chance to voice their opinions on mat- taining to college, thus making future educa- ters pertaining to the school. tional plans much easier for the senior student. Janis Willett, senior, discusses her future plans with Mrs. Lorraine McNew. college counselor. I I

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Vice-Principal E. Edward Gill Vice-Principal lidward Gill is an exec- utive of the school. In the absence of the principal he serves as administrative head. The smooth and efficient operation of the school is credited to Mr. Gill. Scheduling classes, assisting staff members in matters of student control, issuing work permits and early dismissals are among his duties. Mr. Gill also assists the principal in the supervision of school functions, such as convocations, athletic events and evening programs. He is in charge of pupil account- ing and authorizes the dropping of students from school. Girls' Dean Patricia Butterfield Helping the girls of North Central with their social and emotional problems, as well as their academic problems, is the duty of Butterfield, dean of girls. Throughout the school year she has helped many girls obtain after-school and summer jobs. She is anxious for girls to come to her for any help that they may need. Mrs. Butterfield's objective is helping the students to adjust to life around them. She is very interested in the youth of today and enjoys working with them. Kenneth Mhyre, Dean of Boys Counseling North Gentral's boys is the main duty of Kenneth C. Mhyre. Assisting the vice-principal in scheduling problems, speaking to students about academic prob- lems, issuing transfers and early dismissals are some of his duties. Mr. Mhyre has con- ferences with parents and students concern- ing guidance andother personal problems of students. He is also in charge of discipline cases.

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Mildred Glidden Sandra McGee Marjorie Jennings Georgiana Backenstoe Sylvia Meuller Helen Wayland Bookroom Mrs. Glidden and Mrs. McGee help keep the public office running smoothly. I2 Tickets Sold at Business Officeg Nurse Keeps Health Records The efficiency of North Central's business office may be credited to the fine office staff. The student office takes care of guidance, counseling, disciplinary problems and records student attendance. The public office handles school business and receives visitors. Here teachers check in and out each day, collect their mail and attend to other business. Tickets are sold through the business office and a record of all school clubs is kept there. Students may buy school supplies in the book- room at a reduced rate. All school books are dis- tributed and mended through the bookroom. The school's lost-and-found department is also located here. The school nurse keeps a health record of all students attending North Central. Mrs. Nygaard, from Public Health, gives Nancy Baum, junior, a hearing test.