Richmond High School - Pierian Yearbook (Richmond, IN)

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OUR FACULTY WORKS IN SHIFTS September, 1947, brought to the minds of R. H. S. teachers thoughts of another school year. A year of work, plus a lot of play. A year of reward, or maybe a question of why they chose teaching as a profession. Yet, as the school year of 1947-48 draws to a close, we, as students, know their efforts have not been in vain. Seated: (left to right) Mr. Sollors Mr. Alexander Miss Parke Mrs. Lacey Mrs. Harold Mr. Robertson Standing: (left to right) Mr. Abercrombie Mr. Baker First Shift 7:00 a. m. - 1:15 p. m. — The Graveyard Shift. Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy (?), and wise. We wonder if these teachers get much sleep. Page 22

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To the office, please... were four words that symbolized the work of the deans at Richmond High. As personnel managers of a rather large educational factory, the dean ' s duties were many and varied. Their chief tasks were to act as personal counsellors, edu- cational counsellors, and as general ad- ministrators. Along with other school responsibilities, Mr. Cole and Miss Erdahl had a great deal to do with student- school-community relationships. Many a student almost began to re- gard the two small offices to the left of the main desk as home. Carrying out their duties as attendance officers, the deans cured more than one boy and girl of ditching school. There were tests to be interpreted, colleges to be selected, schedule difficulties to be ironed out, and many other chances for personal contact that made Mr. Cole and Miss Erdahl familiar with nearly every student, from green lOB to weathered 1 2A. Miss Gladys Erdahl The dean of girls was graduated with an A.B. degree from Concordia College and an A.M. degree from Columbia University. She will be re- membered as the capable organizer and head of the extra-curricular program at Richmond Senior High School. Mr. Austin A. Cole Mr. Cole was qualified by an impressive string of degrees — B.S. at Ball State Teacher ' s College; A.M. at Peabody College; and Ed.D. at the Teacher ' s College, Columbia University. Acting the roles of Vice-Principal, Counsellor, and attendance officer, he showed us the epitome of efficiency. Page 21

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Seated, left to right: Miss Sutton, Mrs. Will inson, Miss Murphy, Miss Fornshell, Mrs. Lynch, Mrs. Pike, Mrs. Richeson, Miss Stinson, Miss Fihe. Standing, left to right: Mr. Keefer, Mr. Sears, Mr. Rivir, Mr. Stafford, Miss Hicks, Mr. Lindsey, Mr. Miller. Second Shift 8:00 a.m. -2:15 p.m. — The In-Betweens. Teachers, like most of us, prefer to begin the day at eight o ' clock. After all, just think of all the things that can be done after 2:15. Left — Miss Erdahl, Miss Hicks and Miss Crabb, grade counsellors. Their duties were to carry on a guidance program for the students of the various grades. Right — Mrs. Ella Bond John- ston arranging a craft exhibit in the McGuire Hall galleries. Mrs. Johnston has been an ac- tive member of the art associ- ation for over 50 years. Page 23