Overlea High School - Omega Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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MR. JAMES MILLER Guidance Counselor 10, 12, A.A., BS., MS.-Southern llli- nois University, Sponsor-Vw eational Club J if X' PAF! if 4 Mid v .A MR. KENNETH RICDONALD Guidance Counselor 11, 12, BS., M.Ed.-Loyola College, Sponsor-College Club xg., MR. HENRI CROENHEIM Guidance Counselor 11, BA.- Penn State University, M.A.- George Wasliington University, Sponsor-College Club Mr. McDonald tries lo help Sandy Bennett and Bonnie Slrawbridge as they ponder over the many colleges and locations available. Counselors uided students toward future achievements. High school students between the ages of fifteen and eighteen face many difficult times. They are hothered with numerous decisions that will affect them for the rest of their lives. Dur- ing: these trying years. students find a welcome refuge in guidance coun- selors. They seek advice about their future goals. personal problems. and school conflicts. Seniors usually find the guidance counselors a source of information about vocations, scholarships. and fi- nancial aidg the juniors seek advice about college and course selection: and the sophomores find the coun- selors helpful in the adjustment to high school expectations. X -tar-M . MR. EDWARD STEELE Guidance Counselor 10, 11 BS.-Springfield College, MS -Oklahoma State University

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MRS. JEANETTE JANOTA Speech Therapist, B.S.-St. Louis University, M.S.-Penn State University MR. BERNARD JOHN ROMONKO Special Education, B.A.- King's College, Coach-I.V. Track MR. KENNETH T. WILSON Special Education, B.A.-Uni- versity of California, Coach- f.V. Basketball 'Hina MRS. LEORA .l. MR. LUKE V. DOLEZAL BRATHUHN Driver Education, B.A., M.Ed. Nurse, R.N.-Salem City Hos- -University of Pittsburgh, pital, Sponsor-F.N.A., Nurses Sponsor-Wheel and Safety Aides Club Specialized personnel enhanced Overleals educational program. Various areas of specialization aid students in satisfying their explicit needs. Sessions in speech therapy are held once a week by Mrs. Jeanette Janota, benefiting students with speech defects. Besides correcting flaws in speech, they also give students more assurance in speaking. Classes in special education are designed to assist the exceptional students. The course advances students in their preparation to assume a responsible role in life, developing interests and abilities. The one-semester driver education course teaches driving skills which are necessary in a world of beltways, expressways, and super- highways. Mr. Luke Dolezal capably and calmly instructs, keeping his precarious situation under control. Ill or injured students are treated efficiently by Mrs. Leora Brath- uhn, the school nurse, and her capable aides.

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MRS. ALMA HARTLEY Secretary to Principal MRS. NANCY BENDER Secretary Io First Vice Princi- pal Efficient offices were maintained b competent secretaries. if Y Dpi MRS. DOROTHY McNAMARA Secrelary to Second Vive Principal 1 MRS. MARIE BUTT Records Clerk 40 'Qc MISS JANE BURKE Guidance Secretary The main office is under the super- vision of Mrs. Alma Hartley, who per- forms secretarial tasks for Mr. Cassiday. She also handles central files, time sheets, and inventories. Mr. Filler's secretarial work is done by Mrs. Nancy Bender, who takes all in-coming office calls and manages school finances. As people enter the general office they are received by Mrs. Dorothy Mc- Namara. She is in charge of the outer office and handles all of Mr. Huppert's clerical work. lil MRS. NORMA FRANCE Library Secretary Miss Jane Burke, a graduate of the class of 763: has returned to Overlea in a new capacity. Now she performs the tasks of receptionist and corresponding secretary to the guidance counselors. As library secretary Mrs. Norma Francels duties include processing books, compiling bibliographies, and corres- pondence. She also lends her artistic hand to displays and decorations. Mrs. Marie Butt takes care of the records office. She obtains folders, per- manent records, and file cards and handles transcripts for graduates.