Rolla High School - Growler Yearbook (Rolla, MO)

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Business Hums in Guidance Center At almost every hour, on any school day, students who needed help filled the outer guidance office. Questions ranged from ‘‘Do I really need math to get into college? to Do all colleges now require foreign lan- guages? Students with job problems, money problems and grade problems took them to the guidance counselors and got answers. Three counselors answered ques- tions, gave tests and made out sched- ules. When the end of the year rolled round and the scholarships and jobs came in, it all proved worth while. 1. Mr. Dwayne Miles specialized in sophomores, giving them a good start in their first year at RHS. 2. New to guidance this year, Mrs. Becky Van Metre's ringing telephone and busy office proved her capability. 3. Seniors again found Mrs. Ruby Roberts getting their college admissions in order. Guidance • 1 7

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Where Extra Effort Makes the Difference Students with term paper problems naturally gravitated toward the Curric- ulum Center where a well-stocked library and reference material, as well as student and librarian guidance, sup- plied aid. Classes often researched projects there. During the afternoon hours, the school nurse gave scheduled shots and met emergencies. 1. Mrs. Jean Christeansen, librarian, checked that ever- with-us overdue book list. 2. Shots are her specialty! Mrs. June Harper prepared them for lucky students. 16 • Special Services

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Facelift in English to Semester Plan After hours of planning, the English department revamped its schedule to specialized semester courses. This pro- gram, which was put in effect for 1974-75, reflects today’s trends in lan- guage education. Students may meet their needs with course offerings ranging from study habits and skills and individualized reading to poetry and the popular song and gothic literature. 1. In lieu of a Christmas party for themselves, Mrs. Joye Van Nostrand’s classes experienced the joy of sharing with others. They visited the Rolla Nursing Home bearing gifts for patients and then wrote about it in essays. Jan Heavin and Kristie Foster visited a smil- ing oldster. 2. Besides teaching sophomores the intrica- cies of English, Mr. Wayne Jackson sponsored boys' intramurals and Student Council.