Southeast High School - Hoofbeats Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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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.

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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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English language studies Undergo slight changes Art of Films, a study of film making and film evalua- tion, was initiated into the English Department curricu- lum this year. The course was an extension of the Eng- lish IV Film Study that was introduced last year. The courses were instructed by Mrs. Marguerite Grandy, Mr. John Morton, and Mrs. Sharon Thompson. As an additional change, English Composition and College Reading were taught as a combined course instead of being two separate semester courses as they have been in previous years. English II, III, and IV were offered at the basic, honors, and advanced placement levels. English was taught in the E.M.H. classes by Mrs. Arlene Engle. Journalism I and II were taught to juniors and se- niors by Mr. Dean Campbell. Mrs. Helen Christie served as head of the English Department for the thirteenth year. Mr. John Morton advises members of his English IV Film Study Class in their activities. Mrs. Leone Bare, B.A. Mr. Dean Campbell, M.A. Mr. Richard Barnes, M.S. Mrs. Helen Christie, M.A. Mrs. Cheryl Brock, M.A. Mrs. June Dirks, M.A. Mrs. Pauline Brown, B.S. Mrs. Pamela Dixon, B.A. Mrs. Barbara Calvert, B.S. Mrs. Marsha Gladhart, B.A. 18