Oak Park High School - Revoir Yearbook (Oak Park, MI)

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GEORGE A. GRISDALE Eastern Mich. U., U. of Mich. B.B.A., M.A. RAY N. RENBARGER Western Mich. U., Wayne State U. B.A., M.E. IDA ENKEL Eastern Mich. U., M.A. U. of Mich. Counselors Our Guides THe many duties of the Oak Park counselors include parent conferences, four year programs, aptitude tests, college and vocational guidance. The counselor also meets with each student at least once a year for scheduling. Through these contacts with the student and by making use of the materials available to him, the counselor is in an excellent position to advise on matters concerning grades, college and career. Also, the counselor is always ready to discuss any personal problems with the smdent. In addition to specialized counseling training, each counselor has had class- room experien ce, and therefore can make competent decisions and offer con- structive criticism and suggestions. The counselor ' s office is not means to be a setting for a melodramatic crying session, rather, the one place where he parents, smdent and counselor can meet for a serious discussion of present activities and future plans. HARRY WEBERMAN Wayne State U. B.A., M.A. RICHARD WALTER WAITE Ohio State U., Indiana.U. B.S., M.S. JAMES DERMODY U. of Wash., U. of Mich. B.A., M.A.

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Here in Oak Park, the Board of Education, the Ad- ministration and the Facnhy have phmned a school program that serves both the individual needs of every boy and every girl and the complex needs of the country. Throughout the land there is increased awareness of an urgent need to provide youth with an education that liberates the mind from ignorance and provides them with wholesome American phil- osophy of life and with the common knowledges and. skills every person should have, no matter what his vocation mav be. In our schools, the student is no mere receptacle wherein information can be stored. At every level he is expected to be an active learner, growing in his ability to think clearly and independ- endy and to act honesdy and sincerely. These are es- sential to educate for freedom and contribute to per- sonal satisfaction and social usefulness. C tU vuM. u -jV-o Dr. Arthur Matthews was principal at Royal Oak Kimball High before becoming principal at Oak Park last year. He attended Harvard University, Tufts University, and Wayne State University. He holds the A.B., M.Ed., and E.D.D. degrees. Working As Unit DR. ARTHUR MATTHEWS The principal and assistant principal are responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the school. They make the rules for the school in accordance with school board rec- ommendations, and theirs is the final decision on all school projects and functions. The many contacts that we have with these people are actually only a small part of the total activ- ity that goes on in the main office. Congratulations Seniors. It has been a vers ' plea- sant experience working with such a cooperative and energetic group as the Class of 1962. I am certain your past actions and achievement will serve as a mod- el In providing a continuous flow of successful ex- periences in the future. iL-n y 3 - VtrT-t X t,.» ' t Mr. John Kouzoujian, assistant principal, taught classical literature at Oak Park before assuming his present post last vear. Graduated from Eastern Michi- gan University and Wayne State University, he holds the B.S. and M.Ed, degrees. MR. JOHN KOUZOUJIAN

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HARRY JACOB WENZEL TuftsU., U. ofMich. B.A., M.A. ROBERT JACKSON Eastern Mich. U., U. of Mich. B.S., M.A. ROBERT CARL WURDOCK Alma College, Mich. State U. A.B., M.A. Communication of Ideas Thtx)ugh English The English teachers, composing our largest department, represent many facts of our language; from elementary grammar to advanced composition, from journalism to classical literature, from the drama club to the debate team. The stu- dent is first given a thorough back- ground in fundamental grammar and with this basis can progress in- to fields of his greatest interest. DOUGLAS E. SMITH U. of Wyoming, Wayne State U. A.B., M.A. A NEWHOUSE ROSENBAUM InsL of Tech. As a supplement to required reading, our school possesses a fine library containing many books, and staffed with four librarians who are always willing to help the students use any facilities and reading mat- ter. The librarians and teachers work together, in order to supply an adequate amount of information for the greatest number of students. JOSEPH L GILLIGAN Mich. State U. B.A. HELEN GILLESPIE Wheaton. IL., Wayne State U. A.B.,M.A.