Peabody High School - Warrior Yearbook (Peabody, KS)

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Glover changes job positions “I do miss the contact with the students,” stated Mr. John Glover referring to his new job as superin- tendent of schools. “Working in the central office is very different from teaching or the administration of one school.” Superintendent Glover has been involved in education for 22 years. He has been the principal at Pea- body Elementary School for the past 15 years. An interest in chil- dren and education played a large role in his choice of education as a Mrs. Vickie Cook, central office secretary and treasurer of the board, is busy typing up a pur- chase order so that classroom materials will ar- rive on time. As clerk of the board and central office secre- tary, Ms. Muriel Wolfersperger checks over the paperwork to try to keep it error free. BOARD OF EDUCATION: Row 1: Mr John Balthrop, Mrs. Jean Maples-president, Mr. Don Lemley-vice president. Row 2: Mr. J.D. Gaines, Mr. Robert Morgan, Mr. Wayne Handle. KPL Representative Stan Farr discusses the problem with the lights in the gym with Jack Brunzell (janitor), Superintendent John Glover. Walt Wentworth (janitor) and Principal Don Hague. The decision was made to put in a new breaker now with hopes of redoing the lights and ceiling at a later time. career. With the superintendency came new responsibilities, but Mr. Glover did enjoy his new job. His responsi- bilities included the budget, school- community relations, accounting, transportation and personnel mat- ters. The central office acted as the core of the total district. Directly responsible to Mr. Glov- er were his secretaries. Mrs. Vickie Cook and Ms. Muriel Wolfer- sperger processed all materials that came into the central office. 25

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PHS profits from new principal “When the locker room begins to smell like a locker room, it’s time to get out of coaching,” stated Mr. Don Hague, new principal of P.H.S. Mr. Hague has 12Vi years of teaching and coaching exper- ience in different Kansas school sys- tems. Updating the physical appear- ance was one of his top priority items. He thought this would im- prove the students’ school pride. Most of all, Mr. Hague liked be- ing around the students and living in a small community. From 1965-68, then since March of 1979, our system has had the secretarial services of Mrs. Sharon Grosse. When asked why she has stayed, she replied, “1 like the kids and pleasant surroundings.” As in recent years, Mrs. Grosse was helped by an office aide. Mrs. Sandy Watts worked the first se- mester and Mrs. Lynn Riggs worked this job the second semes- ter. Ordering caps, gowns, announcements, sen- ior keys and books is a big project for the senior class. Mr. Hague stands ready to help with any problems that may arise. 24 Mrs. Sandy Watts, office aide, punches lunch tickets and-receives the lunch money as a part of her every day job. Here Mrs. Watts is busy counting the money.

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Students keep staff in action In addition to the hiring of new teachers, new principals and a new superintendent was the hiring of Mrs. Sandy Watts and Mrs. Lynn Riggs as office aides. Mrs. Watts resigned after working the first semester and Mrs. Lynn Riggs was hired to replace her. They were in charge of in-school sus- pension and also the lunchroom mon- ey account. In October Mr. Walt Wentworth was hired as a substitute janitor for Jonas Stucky after he broke an ankle in a fall from a ladder. Walt, who re- cently retired as janitor, helped out until Jonas could return to work. These new additions and the regular staff kept track of the students and helped the school run smoothly. Being faithful bus drivers is a big job. Mrs. Adele Taylor, Mrs. Dorothy Graham, Mrs. Avis Burke and Mr. Ed Helmer are four of the drivers who have this responsibility. Being an office aide has many responsibilities. Mrs. Sandy Watts and Mrs. Lynn Riggs work side by side in the office as Sandy shows Lynn what to do. Mrs. Watts worked with Mrs. Riggs one week after her resignation to make the transfer go smoothly. The main objective for Mrs. Rita Wilson. Mrs Esther Bain and Mrs. Bea Wentworth is preparing the lunches for the students. Janitors Mr. Jonas Stucky. Mr Jack Brunzell. Mr. Walt Went- worth and Mr Mike Martinez keep our school in tiptop shape. 26