Shawnee Mission High School - Indian Yearbook (Shawnee Mission, KS)

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G. Murlin Welch . .1 Miss Agnes Barthol ice - rincipa MR. G. MURLIN WELCH No fleecy clouds nor haloes floated around the head of our vice-principal, G. Murlin Welch. He moved too fast for the clouds and haloes to catch him. From build- ing to building, upstairs and down-wherever it was least expected-there was the spry figure of Mr. Welch. His persistent patrolling did much to discourage unnecessary corridor commotion. Mr. Welch has honored Shawnee-Mission with his presence for thirteen years. Two were spent in the service of his country. This, his second year as vice-principal, was filled with as many perplexing problems as ever. Building expansion increased the need for office super- vision. Mr. Welch's problems were the problems of the stu- dents. His chief duties were the checking of attendance, administering of discipline, handling activity funds, en- rolling students, and ascertaining eligibilities for extra- curricular participation. His days were filled with worries over overcrowded classes and schedule conflicts. Our vice-principal was truly the friend of student and teacher alike. His keen sense of humor brightened life for all, and his conscientious attitude toward school problems won everyone's respect. His two assistants who kept the office routine run- ning smoothly were Mrs. Glen Soellner and Miss Agnes Barthol. Although his duties left little time for hobbies, Mr. Welch got in at least two or three days of hunting during the pheasant or quail season. Mr . Glen Soellner

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rincipa MR. HOWARD D. MCEACHEN Blue prints and more blue prints-this year was a heavenly daze for our principal, Howard D. McEachen. Months and months of anxiety and toil preceded that joyous day when the construction company started Shawnee-Mission's new plant. During his six years here, Mr. McEachen has shown his capability in meeting the many problems that inevitably arise. Mr. McEachen has always enjoyed working for the good of the student and the betterment of Shawnee- Mission. His optimism and the trust he has always placed in Shawnee-Mission's ladies and gentlemen have done much to foster school spirit and happy public relations. His days were always busy. He prepared and ad- ministered the budget. He supervised the faculty, the schedule, the curriculum, and the guidance program. He was accountable for the reimbursement of the bus com- pany. Interviews with both parents and students filled his day to capacity. Out of school, he gave willingly of his time to serve On the advancement board for scouting. With these many things to occupy his time, Mr. McEachen had few spare moments to devote to his hobby, home repairs. But when an unoccupied moment did come, he liked to spend it in a basement workshop which was his pride and joy. Howard D. McEachen Miss Mollie Crummett and Mrs. Alberta Gallagher, his able assistants, were always on the job. Their effici- ency kept office routine moving smoothly. Miss Mollie Crummett Mrs. Alberta Gallagher