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

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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

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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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OFFICE STAFF. Left to right: Ted Kimpel, Charlotte Ryan, Pearl Salvino, Ellen l-lays, Thelma Hughes, Sally Wheat. The office-a center of vital activity, the heart of SM North. Staff of Ladies Proves Essential One of the ever present tasks at North belonged to the school nurse. Each day of the year she alone met the medical needs of the more than two thousand Northites. Equipped with a ready pad of absentee slips, well-stocked med- icine cabinet, and sunny smile, she faced the lines of ailments and excuses. In the larger area across the hall, a Well-organized team kept the Wheels of education rolling. The office staff not only dealt with the Whole student body, but also with various businesses Whose products contributed to improving a school. North found itself deeply in- debted to the Workers in the office. Are you sure you have a sore throat, or is it world series-itisl? Mrs. Noel checks on an absentee. Mildred Noel NLII Se .f 42, , V, ,A ,,,Wmm?'0n....