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

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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

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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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A. Palmer Snodgrass Florence l-luber Paul Gooch Dorothy Pease Counselors Solve Endless Problems Providing havens of refuge for bewil- dered students, puzzled parents, and harassed teachers, the counselors, offices constantly buzzed with activity. Whether advising a timid sophomore requesting class changes or an assured senior plan- ning for college, the well-trained counseling staff gave the same under- standing and ready assistance. This year a new counselor, Mr. Colwell, joined the other four counselors in directing vocational assemblies, Writing letters of recommendation, supervising college tests, and arranging schedules and permanent records of SMN,s whole stu- dent body. In any endeavor the counse- lors consistently devoted personal concern to the welfare of North Gerald A. Colwell and its students. Mrs. Huber, guidance counselor, explains college preparatlon to a student W5