Shortridge High School - Annual Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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These are our new boss' two assistants: Theodore Van Voorhees, who has served us in this capacity for several yearsg and Russell V. Sigler, who only recently assumed the office of vice-principal. These busy men are entrusted with many heavy responsibilities. Together they are in charge of the budget and the financial affairs of the school. They, along with our principal, have the unpleasant duty of disciplining- us if we violate any of Shortridge's just and necessary rules and regulations. They perform the latter of-Hee fairly and sympathetically, always' trying to see our viewpoint. They Work hand in hand with the Guidance De- partment in planning and making changes in programs. They are ready at any time to serve as advisers and discuss our difficulties with our parents in an understanding way. To our hard-Working vice-principals we owe a great deal, and we are proud to have known such line men as these during our stay at Shortridge. THE OFFICE FORCE HANDLES THE MONDAY RUSH Page Nine

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From Shortridge Pupil to Principal . . Page Eight , ae. . . .Our New and Genial 'Boss' The appointment of Joel W. Hadley as principal of Shortridge High School last year was unanimously approved by the students whom he had served and by the faculty and alumni With whom he had been associated. Mr. Hadley rose from the ranks of a Shortridge student to teacher-then to the Well-deserved position of principal, filling so capably the shoes of Dr. J. Dan Hull. As vice-principal, Mr. Hadley gained favorable recognition, working diligently for the students of the school and always maintaining a smile for everyone. Now, as principal, Mr. Hadley has continued to serve the students, faculty, and alumni of Shortridge with his expert knowledge of the problems of high school administration. ' A high school that is to succeed must have a capable leader- a man who possesses high ability and a deep love of his work. Our new principal-new in his position, but an old hand at the job of guiding young people--has shown that he is just the man for the job. Under the administration of Joel W. Hadley, Shortridge will continue to be a leader.

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Expert Guidance Fits Us for the Outside World . . . One of the most helpful institutions ever to be established for our benefit is the Guidance Department. The teachers who so unselfishly devote much of their time as advisers have many important duties. One of these is helping us to plan our study programs in such a Way as to best fit us for what We Wish to do after we graduate from Shortridgeg that is, take a job, or continue our studies in college. In order to choose courses suited to our needs and de- sires, We confer with these advisers at regu- lar intervals. They are ready to supply us With information concerning colleges and universities We might Wish to attend. They aid us in altering our programs if it is found necessary. The Guidance Department administers various tests during the school semester throughout our high school careers. These include intelligence tests, the Kuder pref- erence test and personality profile tests. Modern teaching aids such as these pro- vide instructors and advisers with additional vital information concerning our capacity for learning, our ambitions, ,and our per- sonalities. The department keeps a com- plete and detailed record of our grades, family history, school activities, programs, and any recognitions and citations we have received. It helps us to find jobs which will not interfere with our studies. These are some of the ways in which the per- sonnel of the Guidance Office serves us, as students of Shortridge High School. This is the staff of the department: Claude Keesling, directorg Mrs. Nell M. Thomas and Don R. Knight, freshman ad- visers, Miss Dorothy Dipple and Mr. Kees- ling, sophomore advisers, Miss Ruth Lew- man and Kenneth Peterman, junior advis- ers, Miss Dorothy Peterson, senior adviser, and Miss Minnie Lloyd, College Board ex- amination supervisor. Page Ten,