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

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olded Leaders Confronted with a smaller number of faces this year than last, G. Murlin Welch, never- theless, found himself faced with a number of new problems in addition to those which seem to be present at the beginning of every school year. In trying to accomplish his goal of en- abling all students to reach the maximum degree of their skills and abilitiesf, Mr. Welch acted as useful counsel to both students and teachers alike whether in mass groups such as pep club and Thursday assembly or individually in his office. Having served the school in previous years as both teacher and coach, Mr. Welch fulfilled his responsibility of supervising all activities with great knowledge of school life, both cur- ricular and extracurricular. As in the past, he participated actively in overseeing student activ- ities, whether it meant speaking before the Stu- dent Congress or cheering in the stands for one of our various athletic teams. With an encouraging word, Mr. Welch endeav- ored to maintain a high morale throughout the school, so that Shawnee Mission North might prepare today's youth for tomorrow. Whether pursuing his favorite recreational sport, fulfilling his endless G MURLIN WELCH Prlnclpal dluties, or partaking of leisurely tasks, Mr. Welch sought the satisfac- tion in the achievement of a iob well done.

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Ardent District Supervisors The district school board adroitly coordinated and provided for the numerous activities and needs of the Shawnee Mission junior and senior high schools. These men determined the appropriate school policies commensurate with educational scholarship and directed budget allotments to best facilitate the variety of serv- ices and materials required. The district administrators fulfilled the respective tasks. As superintendent of the district, Dr. Howard D. McEachen con- tinually devoted his energies to maintaining the high standards of achievement in the Shawnee Mission district, lending help to instructors and administrators confronted with vital problems. Eager to accelerate the badly needed growth of our school sys- tem, Dr. McEachen supported new bonds and submitted annual budgets designed to provide for increased facilities to adequately serve education. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS. Dr. Herbert Bruning, Associate Superintendent, Director of Curriculum, Gayle Chubb, Director of Personnel, Leonard Molotsky, District Science Consultant, William Studyvin, Superintendent of Grounds and Buildings, Daisy Norman, Director of Food Service, Guy Barnes, Administrative Assistant. Characterized by relentless devotion to educational progress, Dr. McEachen displays much stamina in fulfilling the rigorous and untold duties required of him.

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of Tomorrow R. ELVIN MILLER SOPHOMORE COUNSELOR DISTRICT GUIDANCE DIRECTOR FLORENCE HUBER JUNIOR COUNSELOR A. PALMER SNODGRASS SENIOR CoUsELoR X!- L . IlIL,Io,iR2o W. R. JOHNSON, Vice-Principal As director of the newly-formed Cocurricu- lar Activities Committee, Mr. Johnson, Vice-Principal, assumed the responsibility of co-ordinating in-class activities with th'e extracurricular activities of the school. In addition to this new program of club evalu- ation, he imparted understanding to mis- guided students and through his skill and experience, planned lively assemblies. Fulfilling the guidance needs of North's multitude occupied every minute of the school day for the three counselors. Mr. Millerls office became a haven for bewild- ered sophomores seeking advice on sched- uling and answers to their many questions about the procedures of high school life at North. The junior class, eager with enthusiasm for the future, sought Mrs. Huber's pru- dent advice concerning the various college tests and vocational opportunities. Mr. Snodgrass conveyed to the upperclass- men ideas gained from years of experience. He scheduled conferences with college rep- resentatives, and the business-minded al- ways found job listings waiting for them in his office. 17