Shawnee Mission North High School - Indian Yearbook (Overland Park, KS)

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it li li tl li L li L ry fy l I il r i i l I Ei i li is li i il E E I 1, ii L l ii 1. ti ii i i l i i if? ii 5 if' 5 V? i. gi li F 53 i. i 42 i w 4 L is ii fi if te Q: ll lv is 5 l. le ii HOWARD D. MCEACI-IEN Superintendent Discussing plans for a new Shawnee Mission West, selecting the 474 members of his staff, playing the part of a jolly Santa Claus, administering the mas- sive budget which it takes to maintain the system of Shawnee Mission schools, supervising the in- structional program, and fulfilling many civic duties were only some of the varied activities to which our superintendent, Dr. Howard D. Mclilachen attended in the past year. He was also an active participant on the School Board, being the administrative official. Well-qualified for a hectic job, our superintend- ent has worked with this school for seventeen years, attended seven universities, and has attained a Bachelor, a Master, and a Doctorate degree. This able executive discharged all his duties quickly and efficiently and still had time for conferences with individuals in his staff and his students. When asked what his particular goal for Shawnee Mission North was, Dr. Mac replied, HTO keep it the best school in the countryf, F . , I I if - ,ff , .4 e:f . f A I , ' KS . .. , f.-fk3f55'L!,,.-,513 f - 57152 .., i g f Q 'Z Q.: 2? Administrators: Gayle T. Chubb, Director of Personnel, Herbert Bruning, Director of Curriculum, Guy Barnes, Administrative Assist- antg Fred Stumbo, Superintendent of Grounds and Buildingsg Daisy Norman, Director of Food Service. Busy Executives Handle Problems The active administrators were in charge of these vital parts of school life: personnel, curriculum, transportation, maintenane, and nourishment. The Director of Personnel, Gayle T. Chubb, interviewed prospective faculty members. He also advised the teachers of class procedures and checked the teach- ing certificates. Studying textbooks and making 12 recommendations as to which could be used most profitably in the classroom was the main job of Dr. Herbert Bruning, Director of Curriculum., Who scheduled Mr. Clark's yellow busses? This was done by the Administrative Assistant, Guy Barnes, who also handled the insurance records and directed safety programs. Mr. Fred Stumbo, the Superintendent of Grounds and Buildings, was always on call for the solution to any and all main- tenance problems. ln charge of replenishing energy in the form of delicious lunches, Mrs. Daisy Norman, head of the cafeteria ladies, planned the menus and supervised her large staff.

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ADMINISTRATION

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DISTRICT OFFICE STAFF. Standing: Louis Smith, Bettye Hall. Seated: Deo Benzel. Busy Executives Handle Problems Busy hands and minds were needed by the adminis- trative staff to keep stride with the rapid pace at which the heads of the various school organs operated. Relying upon their efficiency and co- operation, the standard of the school's functions and progressions rested largely in their hands. Nearly all of the basic activities which kept the school organized and scheduled were dependent upon the perfection with which this board operated. From the recording of student class assignments to the last check of the gym before a big game, the staff members functioned aptly within their own areas, never failing their duty to the school. With their position as the backbone of Northeast Johnson County's junior and senior high school, the school board members stood as the link between the public and the school's administration. Once a month at Shawnee Mission North, the board offi4 cially met to direct the curriculum and to employ the educators, to establish a functional policy and to finance the school's expenditures. Directed by Mr. Kenneth Rankin, these five elected, nonsalaried coordinators and Dr.,Howard D. lVlcEachen, work- ing faithfully and diligently, understood well their position of great responsibility and responded by showing gratifying results. SCHOOL BOARD. Richard V, Ggrreff, Roy E, Welch, Henry M. Turrell, Kenneth P. Rankin, Howard D. McEochen, Melvin Flowers. ' 13