Putnam City High School - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

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SCHOOL BOARD Mrs. Lee Mason Mr. Fred C. Gray Mr. George E. Dane Mr. Bill Garis Mr. Don Greve Mr. W. B. Morwood Unheralded Service Has FarfReaching Effects Teachers must be hired and. new schools must be built. Bondissues must be approved and bills must be paid. Decisions on these and many other problems are reached by the administrative backbone of Putnam City 'Schools, the school board. This important body, Working in conjunction with Superintendent D. D. Kirkland, sets the policy which governs the 10,600 students and 419 teachers in a school system covering 47 square miles. The first Monday of every month may find the school board members acting on a resignation, appropriating money for new equipment, or discussing the acquisition of a new bus. Taking the minutes of these meetings is Mrs. Lee Mason, clerk of the board. Acting as secretary to Mr. Kirkland, Mrs. Mason is also in charge of the payroll, teaching certificates and transcripts of all teachers, as Well as files on all personnel employed by the school system. Winding up the business of a monthly meeting are school board members MIS. Lee Mason, Mr. Fred C. Gray, Mr- W- B- MOI'- wood, Mr. Don Greve, Mr. George E. Dane, and Mr. Bill Garis. 16

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Mr. Leo C. Ma f' l y ie d Principal ADMINISTRATION Congenially, yet with easily observed author- ity, Leo C. Mayfield competently solves the daily problems confronting a Putnam City High School Principal. The fact that Mr. Mayfield is outstanding in various civic and social endeavors, in addi- tion to excelling as principal, is recognized by those who work with him. This has now been acknowledged by the authors of Whois Who in the South and Southwest, a listing of emi- nent men and women from Florida to Kansas, most of whom are college professors or rich men, or as in Mr. Mayfield's case, esteemed as one of today's leaders. He has also received widespread acclaim for his work in eliminating high school drop- outs. Due to his early recognition of the situation and subsequent study toward a solution, he is much in demand as a speaker today. Seven years ago, when others gave little or no concern to drop-out statistics, Mr. Mayfield began to look ahead to the time when these unfortunate students would not be so able to find a place in our society. It was then that he began encouraging students to remain in school, having counsel with the parents and youth, and stressing the import- ance of a high school diploma in up-coming years. These past and continuing efforts re- sult in Putnam City's 'ZW drop-out rate being among the lowest in the nation. Mr. Mayfield is the immediate Past Presi- dent of the Oklahoma Principals' Association, and has attended several .invitational princi- pals' conferences throughout the United States. Foremost Leaders Gain Recognition In All Fields Mr. B. J. Nichols Vice Principal Among those who lead Putnam City in all phases of school life is Mr. B. J. Nichols. Now completing his third year as Vice Principal, Mr. Nichols came to Oklahoma City in 1960 and taught science at Central Junior High for one year before accepting the position which he now holds. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Central State College, and a Master's degree in City School Administration at the Univer- sity of Oklahoma, where he also continued with his post graduate work. While working on his Master's degree he was chosen as one of eight students to do administration in- ternship, which is sponsored by the Kellogg Foundation. Shiny Christmas bulbs reflect anticipation as Mr. Nichols and Mr. Mayfield peer into the globe of activities to fill the coming vacation. g . t . . 5 I I

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Finding the counselor's office a peaceful place for study, Mac Fulton makes good use of his time while waiting for a con- ference with Mrs. Kidd. Known to all as Putnam City's own Great White Fa- ther is Mr. Hugh Coonfield, senior counselor. Helping solve the many problems of upperclassmen for the past eight years, Mr. Coonfield has earned his title through hard work and diligent service. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, A friend is a per- son with whom I may be sincere. Before him I may think aloud. He must have been referring to our junior counselor, Mrs. Juanita Kidd. Interested in individuals as well as their problems, Mrs. Kidd has earned love and respect from all who know and work with her. Serving as OEA President this year hasn't kept her from her duties at PCHS, but has just added to the honors of a most deserving person. Guiding sophomores through their second terrifying year of high school is Mrs. Cathryn Batson, sophomore counselor. Enrolling new students and working on test- ing programs are only a few of her many activities, but offering a friendly smile and worthwhile advice to PCHS underclassmen is about the most deserving, pleasant, and most appreciated duty that has been placed upon her shoulders. COUNSELORS Mr. Coonfield Mrs. Kidd Counselofs Guidance Gives Confidence To Youth Paula Morwood, Nancy Lott, and Buni Pendleton take advan- tage of facilities provided by the counselor's office. MTS- Batson