Reedsburg High School - Gleaner Yearbook (Reedsburg, WI)

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Importance of change emphasized Mr. Arlan VandeWater. M S.. University of Wisconsin Mr. Steven Koch. B.S., University of Wisconsin, Teresa Liegel, Secretary Mr. Koch pointed out advantages of the new tardy system. Principal and Asst. Principal The following note is from Mr. Arlan Vande- water, principal of Webb High School. This note is not only to the 1968 graduates but to all Webb High School students. As you enter adult life I hope you will realize that being an adult carries with it a great deal of responsibility. Our democratic nation guaran- tees each of us conscientiously fulfills obliga- tions to our government as well as to our so- ciety. I need not spell out these rights or obli- gations. I merely ask that you be cognizant of them and allow them to help you make future decisions, realizing that we live in an imperfect world, and that it is necessary to try to im- prove the world through change. Mr. Steven Koch, Webb's first assistant prin- cipal. was head of student activities and disci- pline. Both administrators worked hard to provide students a year well worth remember- ing. 24

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Administrators improved facilities Mr. Lyle R. Bruss. M.A., University of Illinois Mr. Gale L. Wanless. M S.. University of Wisconsin Mr Wanless and Mr. Bruss discussed school curriculum. Administration As superintendent of the Reedsburg District Schools, it is Mr. Lyle Bruss's responsibility to direct the school system according to the de- sires of the Board of Education. Mr. Bruss di- rects the instructional program, including teachers and curriculum and the service pro- gram. including clerical, transportation, school lunch and custodial services. Mr. Bruss spent much time this year in planning and purchasing new equipment and completing the work on the new Middle School, as well as planning new facilities for Webb. Mr. Gale Wanless. assistant superintendent, has three main duties. As head of curriculum he determines the course of study for the pup- ils of this district. He works with the part of the budget concerning instruction, such as new equipment. It is also his responsibility to search for new innovations for better education. 23

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Guidance Office initiated new programs Mr. William G. Moran. B.S.. LaCrosse University: Mrs. Barbra Bymers. B.S.. Platteville University. Guidance Department This year the Guidance Office initiated a new project which is called the Follow-Up Study. Questionaires were sent to the graduates of the class of 1967. From the requested infor- mation, the Guidance directors were able to find out the number of graduates who were working, attending school, married, or in the Armed Forces. Graduates were asked to make recommendations as to possible changes in the school's curriculum, personal accomplish- ment and extra-curricular activity areas. From this information, the Guidance Office was able to make changes in these areas, if needed. Organizing freshmen registration, arranging class schedules, providing college and Armed Forces information, and conducting lectures were some of the duties of the Guidance Department. 25 Mrs. Bymers and Mr Moran aided students in choosing their vocational future.