Okmulgee High School - Torchlight Yearbook (Okmulgee, OK)

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Policy makers face new, old problems in updating education Special problems concerning the integration of Dunbar High and Okmulgee High still take consideration by the School Board. This year saw the establishment of an intermediate school for all sixth graders in the local school system. This has proved to MR- JOHN BARKSDA1-E, be Very successful, yet it took a great deal of planning. attorney The junior high program is progressing and rapidly becoming an effective program. Remedial reading is another phase which the Board is stressing. Special education classes are held on a limited basis. All these programs calls for careful consideration by the school board. Mr. Alvin Wiggs, president, is in close contact with Dr. Parrish, superintendent, and Mr. john Barksdale, attorney for the board. MR, EARL BUCHANAN, board member Board of education members are: DR. JERRY THORMAN, MR, ALVIN WIGGS, president, MR, ROY LeBLANC, and MR, JAMES WISE. 19 ,

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This 1971 Torchlight is ded- icated to the Superintendent of the Okmulgee School system, Dr. Lonny Parrish. A native of Oklahoma, acquainted with the problems of this par- ticular part of the state, inter- ested in the best possible opportunities for all students in the schools, Dr. Parrish has been instrumental in bringing about many changes. The problems of integration are being solved. In- novations in the English depart- ment have been an experience this year. The origin of an intermediate school for all sixth graders has been most successful. Truly, Okmulgee students are launching into the seventies With a leader atune to the changing times. DR. LONNY PARRISH spends many hours planning for the future of the Okmulgee school system. When he has a few moments to relax, he can be found in his favorite chair, in front of the fireplace, watching some sports event on television.

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MRS. CLAUDIA ORR listens to each student explain her problem. Counselors assist students To be of assistance is the main goal of the deans' office. Mrs. Claudia Orr, cons elor and dean of girls, is interested in each and every girl. It is to this office that students come when they are ill, when they need advise, or to explain Why they need to leave school, and give an excuse for an absence. Mr. jones and Mrs. Orr are always available for conference with teachers also. The dean of boys is responsible for discipline, and much time is spent seeing that justifiable MR, DAVID JONES, counselor, checks on the ab- sentees and assists the dean of boys. punishment is given the students. This year, students in most cases have been given a choice of punishment or penalty, instead of just serving detentions. Each student must check with Mr. Henry, counselor, for his schedule, either in enrolling or making changes. Mr. Henry is also responsible for giving various tests and career counseling. MR. I. D. HENRY is responsible for the schedule of the students. 20