Shawnee Mission East High School - Hauberk Yearbook (Prairie Village, KS)

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ahminigttatiun Medieval Feudalism was based on fiefls, tracts of land, which belonged to the ruling hing. S-M East, one fief in the Shawnee-hlission Feudal System, had as its feudal monarch Dr. Howard D. McEachen, who was supported in his citadel position by a pyramid of lower authority. . . the overlord 0f the tract of land at 75th and Mission Road, Mr. Carl Ison; the baron of the fief. NII'. Art Selves; the overseers. the teachers, whose duty was the cultivation of the tenant students' minds. Alediel'al Feudahsm, a way of life, had hemme the Mid-Twentieth Century Feudal System, the way to education

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yyoswvusx wxMx ovuuswq. somasoss . Mr. Carl Ison 3 Dr. Howard D. McEachen Dedicated Overseer t3T0 attempt to prepare young people so that they will make wiser choices in lifehn this is the educational aim of the Shawnee- Mission School District as stated by its su- perintendent, Dr. Howard McEachen. A vital part of his job this year was to provide the experience needed to make these decisions. Dr. McEachen,s Chief duty was the ad- ministration of the policy and budget adop- ted by the Board of Education. Establishing classes to correspond with the planned cur- riculum and meeting with Student Congress leaders to discuss school improvement pro- jects were typical of his tasks. With his customary'interest in helping students, Dr. McEachen worked to correct the crowded conditions in the district schools. Im- proving this situation by his work as super- intendent of new school construction was an- other accomplishment which marked his devo- tion to the Shawnee-Mission schools. Principally Speaking As the year 1961-62 unfolded, Mr. Carl Ison began his fourth year as principal of Shawnee-Mission East. Many unprecedented 3 activities lay ahead awaiting his advice and experienced guidance. Although morning announcements began his day, these proved to be but a small part Of his important role in school life. Mr. Ison could be found at any of several tasks through- out the year-from counseling students and faculty to crowning the Homecoming queen or accepting coveted trophies. Weekly faculty meetings were valuable for working out daily problems and keeping teachers posted on coming events. Mr. Ison sought their assistance in selecting students for National Honor Society, American Field Service, and other distinctive awards. With the year's end, students realized the important contribution Mr. Ison had made to all phases of school life. .4 .a-WAH wan'- :4 r-wmq.. 3.4.1,; w M - - rAI t-rv.