Overland High School - Trail Yearbook (Aurora, CO)

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tudents. For some, this word brought about anticipation, but for others, a different attitude was at- tached. I like working with young people, said security guard Earlene Humble. Post-Grad counselor Paul Helander said, Overland has wonderful kids. I'm glad they aren't all carbon copies of each other. Working with kids was part of thejob for counselors, deans, and security personnel. They were there to help the kids, not harass them. The nine counselors were there to help the students in academic, career and per- sonal counseling. Not only did they have to take care of the scheduling of classes for the students, but they also had to deal with registration, career counseling, college ap- plications, crisis situations, communication with staff about policies and procedures, and personal social problems. There is lots of problem solving with different peoplef' said counselor Mrs. Mary Gomez. The three deans, on the other hand, dealt with the students on a more disciplinary level. They were responsible for the atten- Kurt Tsumura Supportive Staff with -' Skill 1 EXPLAINING HIS ABSENCE, Sr. Chris Ainsworth tries to get Mrs. Sandra Shive to give him an excused readmit pass. dance and the behavior of the students. The deans had help in doing their job. Two secretaries and three clerks wrote readmits for the students to get back into class, made phone calls to parents, and act- ed as a liaison between the deans, the teach- iTum Imbcr SECURITY GUARD EARLENE Humble directs Fr. Tekoa Butler to her class. Students often became friends with the security personnel. 1 Academics IN A PARENT conference, Mrs. Dunn discusses her daughter's college applications with Mr. Paul He- lander. Mr. Helander was a counselor specializing in the college and career plans of students. ers, and the students. Some students didn't have high opinions of the deans, but Jr. Nickie Ortiz said, They're nice. They understand, and they give you a chance. Dean Arlandus Lowe said, Most people think the dean's office is a hassling agency. We're people, we can make mistakes like everyone else can. The deans weren't the only ones who had to deal with disciplining the students. The seven security guards also were assigned that task, but they also patrolled the halls, the parking lots, and the smoking area to make sure everything was safe. The securi- ty guards, too, were not appreciated by the students. But, the pleasure of working with kids was the reason for doing their job. I enjoy the students. I am impressed with the young people here, said security guard Ar- ralea Worlds. With the difficult chore of helping the students, the counselors, deans, and securi- ty personnel received the support of the fac- ulty and some of the students. They are here for us and we should appreciate thatg they only get on people's cases when they need it, said Sr. .Iacquelyn Hyde.

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Copy: ,Ianct Slifllcar Layout: Noelle Brown EN ROUTE TO getting a student out of class, Dean Matt Beatty is delayed momentarily to tell Srs. Stacy Dean and Dennis Baca that drinks are not allowed any where in the building except the cafeteria. The three deans attended to the behavior and attendance ofthe students, disciplining when necessary. WHILE MRS. ANN Burton writes a readmit for Soph. Lee Vetten, Fr. Karl Arro waits patiently for his turn. The secretaries and clerks in the dean's office were responsible for the writing of readmits, calling parents, and scheduling appointments for the deans. A Staff for Students