North Platte High School - Roundup Yearbook (North Platte, NE)

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Faculty Directs Our Future Plans This year l952-l953 was a very active school year for members of the faculty. Numerous social activities such as the Teachers' Bowling League for sports- minded teachers, coffee hours, a Christ- mas caroling party, faculty parties, and picnics were offered to promote closer teacher relationship. The teachers' main objective throughout the year was developing student interest. Various projects and class activities helped arouse student ambition and co-operation. APPLE FOR THE TEACHER. Roy W. Mayer introduces these faculty members at the Senior High School open house: C. F. Wright, C. J. Kubicek, C. E. Thompson, Arley Howsden, Donald Smith, Elden Hawkinson, Jerry O'SuIIivan, T. A. Thomas, Joseph Thurston, J. J. Littrell, Hubert Walbrecht, Bill McCowin, Roscoe Tolly, Dale Hanna, Misses Helen Hubert, Lorraine Strasheim, Har- riet Lute, Erma Grill, Reta King, Wilma Shavlik, V. J. Adams, Miss Lillian Dannatt, Mrs. Edna Stevens, Miss Ruth Andresen, Mrs. Irene MacDonald, Misses Ulala Smith, Francis Buell, Doris Gates, and Bob Gilbert. The Student council then gave each teacher an apple. A SURE STRIKE! Miss Doris Gates prepares for a strike as Elden Hawkinson, Reta King, Joseph Thurston, Charles Thompson, Frances Buell, and Helen Hubert look on. PROFESSIONAL PLANNING. Roy W. Mayer, Nesxs- ' -H- Miss Reta King, Theodore Thomas, and Miss Mary Hutton make plans and set dates for professional meetings held during the year. N

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RECORD CHECKERS. Miss Marv Hutton, as- sistant principal, checks senior records and schedules while Twila Wllson, her secretary, reads off each name in alphabetical order. Principal Roy W. Mayer TAKE A NOTE. Roy W. Mayer, principal, dic- tates to Marie Janecek, his capable secretary, important information concerning correspon- dence for North Platte High School. His Guidance Inspires Students As principal of North Platte Senior High School, Roy W. Mayer has many duties and responsibilities. Some of these include the direct responsibility of supervising all student school activities such as games, plays, dances, and par- ties, and administering the finances of these activities. He is responsible for supervising custodial services and he observes how classes are taught and conducted by visitingtheindividualclassrooms during class periods. The principaI's list of duties also includes the registration of new students and setting up class schedules for the school. Mr. Mayer is responsible for the testing program which includes the standardized tests given in the spring. He also works with parents in discipline or academic problems and helps iron out problems between the teachers and students. ln addition, Principal Mayer is always willing to talk over any prob- Iems the students may have. Before taking over as principal in l948, Mr. Mayer taught school in North Platte tor l7 years. He has earned his A.B. and M.A. degrees. -15-

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Open house, which was held in Novem- ber, gave teachers a chance to become acquainted with parents and discuss their student problems with the parents. Two new courses offered this year were drivers' training, under the in- struction of Don Smith, and a part- time cooperative training program under the supervision of T. A. Thomas. Besides teaching and sponsoring extra-curricular activities, teachers al- so belong to numerous organizations. The North Platte Education Association is the major one. David Marymee is the president of the association for l952- l953. Miss Reta King, Miss Harriet Lute, and Hubert Walbrecht are on the planning committee from the Senior High School. Sl-LENT NIGHT! Helen Hubert, Reta King, H. O. Walbrecht, Doris Gates, and Harriet Lute harmonize in a Christmas carol at the faculty caroling party close to Christmas. HOW MANY PLEASE? Miss Doris Gates, Charles Thompson', Hubert Walbrecht, and Dave Marymee seem to enjoy selling tickets to football fans for the Grand Island game. DOWN T0 BUSINESS. Faculty members, Ruth Andresen, Lorraine Strasheim, Edna Stevens, Mary Hutton, Dale Hanna, and Roy Johnson, participate in an NPEA discussion. EAT, DRINK, AND BE MERRY. Pausing for refreshments at a faculty meeting near Hal- loween are Miss Harriet Lute, Jerry O'Sullivan, Leland Johnson, and C. E. Thompson. -15-.