Okmulgee High School - Torchlight Yearbook (Okmulgee, OK)

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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

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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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dministration aims for understanding MR. MELVIN SKELTON, principal MR. JIMMY SCALES stops to confer with MR. ELMER HOUSE, vice principal, and dean of boys. 21 Concern that the time spent at OHS by the students be as mean- ingful and rewarding as possible keeps Mr. Skelton and Mr. House alert to the needs and interests of all students. Mr. Skelton makes time in his busy schedule to see student, faculty, or patrons and discuss with each any concern of the moment. Mr. House spends a great deal of time counseling with students. lt is the aim of these adminis- trators that school policies are updated to keep pace with the growth and development of the entire school program.