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

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It G. Murlin Welch Principal 1 l l6 Experienced Leader Takes Many Roles Delivering morning announcements, coordinating school activities, plus acting as chief disciplinarian comprised only a few of the tasks that kept G. Murlin Welch busy,this past year. As principal of Shaw- nee Mission North, he always sought new methods of improving teaching tech- niques to maintain N orth's high standards of scholastic achievement. He also dis- played a keen interest in the athletic endeavors of the school and made it his responsibility to promote school spirit. His thirty years of experience prepared Mr. Welch for any problem or crisis that might possibly arise. Never too busy to help a student or lend a hand when it seemed necessary, Mr. Welch won the admiration and respect of all Shawnee Missionites. Mr. Welch takes advantage of a four-day weekend by enjoying a relaxing afternoon of fishing.

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e i l Seated left to right: Betty Cozad, Speech Clinician, James School Psychologist, Herbert Bruning, Assistant Superinten- l-larmon, Social Science Consultant, Elvin Miller, Guidance and dent in Charge of Curriculum, Gayle Chubb, Director of Person- Counseling, Leonard Molotsky, Science Consultant, Guy nel. Not Pictured: William Studyvin, Building and Grounds Direc- Barnes, Administrative Assistant. Standing: Ronald Brooks, tor, Daisy Norman,Directorof Food Service. i, AK Three prominent administrators, Mr. Welch, Mr. Johnson, and Dr. McEachen, enjoy their vacation pheasant hunting in western Kansas. Partially-erected Shawnee Mission South exemplifies the growing need for secondary school facilities. .., J --1 1

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Mr. Pollard and Mr. Johnson discuss one of the many prob- lems which confront them as vice-principals. Two Work Together To Help Students Handling an increased number of stu- dents, Mr. Welch's right and left hand men, Mr. Pollard and Mr. Johnson Worked together to accomplish many duties. In the position of the vice-principal each had to serve several roles, including intercessor, disciplinarian, and organi- zer. Both acted as go-betweens in the eternal triangle-student body, faculty, and administration. In a capacity better known to students, they dealt with those Who did not Wish to comply with school standards of behavior. The biggest chores consisted of the scheduling of athletic, social and entertainment events and overseeing the SMN club program. Their responsibilities seemed trying, but they found reward by gaining the respect of the student body. Reese Pollard Vice-Principal Mm W. Robert Johnson Vice-Principal