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

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H MR. LEO C. MAYFIELD SUPERINTENDENT Serving as right-hand man to the superintendent of a large independent school system could be a thankless task and one which might convince a man that there are better ways to make a living. Mr. Fred Caviness, however, now serving in his fourth year as assistant superintendent, has overcome the difficulties inherent in his position and re- mains an affable person and efficient administrator. With a B.A. from Central State College, and an M.A. from the University of Oklahoma, Mr. Caviness has served as principal and superintendent of various high schools around the state. Since coming to Putnam City, he has been a history teacher at the Sr. High, principal at Cen- t1'al Elementary and transportation director. He assumed his present position in 1961. A personable conversationalist, Mr. Caviness has proven to be an able coordinator and supervisor. He is actively interested in the advancement of education and takes part in various education associations active in Oklahoma. ALWAYS BUSY, YET always there to help when help is needed, Mr. Mayfield, Superintendent, takes time out from his busy schedule to correspond with his secretary, Mrs. Lee Mason. i ll c - A - A broadened scope of responsibility awaited Mr. Leo C. Mayfield when he assumed the position of Putnam City's new superintendent of schools. After serving in the capacity of principal at Putnam City High School for seventeen years, Mr. Mayfield now carries the obligation to pro- vide for the more than 12,000 students of this independent district. Under the weight of the problems arising each day, Mr. Mayfield keeps a clear head and the ability to make decisions. He began his higher education at Northeastern State College where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree. Post-graduate work at the University of Oklahoma earned his Mas- ters, but he continued his studies at the Univer- sity of Southern California. This wide back- ground in learning has stood him in good stead as he has followed his career in teaching. Com- ing to Putnam City as a coach, he was later pro- moted to principal of Central Junior High. Mr. Mayfield is well known for his work on the drop-out situation. As a result of his work, Putnam City's drop-out rate has re- ceded below both the state and national aver- age. Outside his administrative responsibilities, he takes an active part in the community as a member of the American Legion and Lion's Club International. The district is proud to have such an outstanding man as head of its administra- tion. ADMINISTRATION Administrators strive Sf u...... MR. FRED CAVINESS ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT