Parkview High School - Viking Log Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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Student Need Dr. M. Alexander Assistant Superintendent For Secondary Education SECONDARY ADMINISTRATORS . . . Mr. Bryon Rea, Mr. Edde B. Pope, Dr. Max Reeds, Mr. Chrys Scluoeder, Dr. C. F. McCormick. Dr. A. M. Alexander, Mr. James Ford. Mr. Hoyt Shumate. Mr. Curtis Wilkerson. Mr. Ralph Hamilton, Dr. Ioe Kuklenski, Mr. Carl Thompson. Prime Concern. As Assistant Superintendent for Secon- dary Education, Dr. A. M. Alexander is dele- gated responsibility for leadership in the ad- ministration and supervision of the junior and senior high schools, with major responsibility in the areas of personnel, supervision and instruction. Previously, Dr. Alexander served as a classroom teacher at the elementary, secon- dary, and college levels, as principal of ele- mentary and secondary schools, as a super- intendent of schools, and as the Director of Curriculum for the Springfield school system. His depth of understanding and appre- ciation of the many problems of education and his professional approach in working with both lay and professional people contribute to his effectiveness as an educational leader. GUIDANCE CONSULTATION . . . Dr. Alexander. Mr. Paul Moore Mr. Kenneth Frederickson, Mrs. Betty Dunn, Mt. I. Tice Rollins, Co ordinator of Guidance and Counselin 1 and Mrs. Marie Napier, dis- 9 cuss common problems.

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Challenges ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD . . . Front Row: Mr. David Berryman, Director of Vocational, Technical, and Industrial Education: Dr. A. M. Alexander, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education: Mr. Willard I. Graff, Super- intendent of Schools: Dr. Roy F. Litle. Assistant Superin- tendent for Elementary Education: Mrs. Hazel Ponder. Director of Personnel Services. Second Row: Mr. Ioe Grant, Director of Building Services: Mr. Nova Nash. Administra- tive Assistant, Public Information: Mr. Iohn Sweeney, Di- rector of Pupil Services: Mr. Kenneth Kraft, Director of Business Services. of Change. WILLARD J. GRAFF Superintendent of Schools As Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Graff serves as the executive officer for the Board of Education and as its chief administrator for the school system. He is a teacher. He counsels with and ad- vises the Board of Education. He repre- sents the school personnel in professional and welfare matters in dealing with the Board of Education and in the community. His position requires that he exert educa- tional leadership, state his educational point of view clearly in the community, and lead i.n the improvement of instruc- tion with confidence in his position. In the thirteen years that Mr. Graff has served as superintendent, the school system has experienced more growth and adjustment to change than was exper- ienced in all of its previous history. The successful adjustment of the school pro- gram to meet the needs of a changing society can be attributed in a large part to the leadership of Superintendent Graff. In the decision-making in which he is in- volved, he continuously relates one basic consideration: Will it improve the ed- ucational opportunities and experience for the young people both present and future? 1 E

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Principals Guide Program Dr. Joe E. Kuklenski Principal Mr. Fred Balden Aulslant Principal 'Kr Q, With a contagious wit and a remarkable memory for names and faces, Dr. Ioe Kuklenski, Parkview principal, produces an air of warmth and friendliness. Dedicated to the intellectual growth and improvement of Parkview and deeply interested in the extra-curricular program, he takes an active part in all phases of school life. The friendly camaraderie of Mr. Fred Balden, as sistant principal, contributes to the Parkview spirit. Mr. Balden plays an important part in all school activities and is well liked and respected by both students and staff.