Southeast High School - Hoofbeats Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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Media center largest and best equipped in state Housing over 16,000 books, the Southeast Media Center is currently the largest, most extensive and well equipped school library in the city, according to Mrs. Virginia Fields, the head librarian. The Southeast students were offered a multitude of study equipment and several areas in which to study. The lounge area, located near the magazine rack, provided a comfortable place for students to read, study, or relax. Students could also use the three listen- ing stations for study purposes. Groups of chairs and tables were situated in separate areas so that students will not encroach on others' rights, stated Mrs. Fields. A mezzanine housed the Fine Arts section. It pro- vided six typewriting corrals available for students' use. Paintings and drawings by famous artists and Southeast talent were found on the mezzanine and could be checked out by students. Students could choose from 30 different types of modern audio-visual equipment, including earphones, microfilm and microfilm readers, record players, and 8 m.m. movie projectors. With the introduction of the flexible scheduling program, students came to the library in greater num- bers. Mrs. Fields estimated that 500 to 600 students used the library daily, including the eight classes that met regularly in the library. To handle these numerous students, a staff of four professionals and 56 proctors worked in the library. Mrs. Virginia Fields was the head librarian. Mrs. Ruth Pearcy was the assistant librarian. Mrs. Maria Nixon, assistant librarian, substituted for Miss Mary Wing. Mrs. Helen Jewett was the library clerk. Mrs. Virginia Fields, M.A. Mrs. Helen Jewett Mrs. Marie Nixon, M.S. Mrs. Ruth Pearcy, B.S.

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provides flexible scheduling program Dr. Dean Stucky, Assistant Superintendent of Schools. For a school to run smoothly, certain administra- tors and leaders are necessary. Like all other area high schools, Southeast had a number of these leaders. The Southeast administration set up an education- al climate this year which allowed Southeast to change class procedures and employ a flexible scheduling program. The program, under the direction of Dr. Fred G. Addis, assisted by Lee Streiff, made it possible for stu- dents to relax in the cafeteria student union, study to- gether or alone in designated areas or venture to the library for research and study. By the use of this pro- gram, the students were given a taste of the transition which occurs between high school and college. With the student council working along with the administration. Southeast held four Speak Outs. Var- ious Board of Education members, two at each gather- ing, two administrators, and several teachers com- posed a panel that answered students' questions. Some of the topics discussed were dress code, modular scheduling, an open lunch period, and the trash problem. Dr. Fred G. Addis lead the Citizens' Advisory Committee for the tenth consecutive year for the pur- pose of creating better communication between par- ents and their children. The members of the CAC were all parents of Southeast students, selected to serve for two years. Board of Education. Mrs. Evelyn Whitcomb, Mr. John C. Frye, Mr. Robert Beren, Mr. John M. Michener, Mrs. Ruby Tate, and Dr. Alvin E. Morris, Superintendent, Mr. Robert L. Davis, President, Dr. Cary N. Pottorff, Vice President, Mrs. Jeanette Holmes, Dr. Don L. Miller, Mrs. Edwana Collins, Dr. James Donnell, and Darrell D. Kellogg. Mr. Robert Lane, assistant principal, helps with discipline and con- trolling of school activities. IS

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Counselors strive to aid student Concerning themselves with scheduling and edu- cational planning, dealing with personal problems about school or home, and supervising educational and developmental tests were the jobs of the counse- lors, according to Mr. Clark Beck, head counselor. Mr. Richard Elving and Mr. Kenneth Clark helped sophomores plan for the future. Using the rotation method, the sophomores will be with them until they graduate in 1972. Mr. Elving handled sophomores A-N, while Mr. Clark assisted those sophomores with last names O-Z. Sharing the job of guiding the middlemen was the duty of Miss Fanny Thompson and Mr. Clark. Miss Thompson guided juniors A-N while Mr. Clark had juniors O-Z. They helped the students through various tests such as National Merit, SAT, and Scholarship Qualifing Tests. Heading the counselors department and seniors for college was the primary concern of Mr. Clark Beck. Working along side was Mrs. June Turner. Administer- ing college prep tests such as ACT, CEEB, SAT, and Bet- ty Crocker filled the hours of Mrs. Turner's days. This was Mr. Clark Bock's first year as college counselor. His respon- sibilities included helping upperclassmen with college decisions and regulating college entrance exams. Mr. Kenneth Clark M.A. Mr. Richard Elving, M.A. Miss Fanny Thompson, M.A. Mrs. June Turner, M.A.