Southeast High School - Spartan Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

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Om Administering this vast school system Cconsisting of 59,055 students, 1,909 teachers, plus some II5 adminis- trative positionsb is a iob that requires tested and proved business procedures and a willingness to adhere to one's convictions. Dr. Barnes is many persons in one-administrator and builder. His versatility extends from his work into his personality. He is noted for his broad sense of humor and uncompromising determination for improving the schools. A polished, well informed speaker, Dr. Barnes 5 DR. MELVIN W. BARNES Superintendent of Schools Keeping up with educational needs in a city that persistently leaps countryward is a full time job. It demands, above all, faith in America's future citi- zens, and unselfish devotion to the best welfare for all students, regardless of race or location. Oklahoma City is fortunate to have a superintend- ent and board members who take their responsibil- ities seriously. MRS. L. D. MELTON Vice President Ward One PHIL C. BENNETT Member at Large 5-'QQ 'v i'-'Lg ho Q. is much in demand for civic speaking engagements. In his numerous public appearances, he reflects credit upon his position. C. B. McCRAY President Ward Three OTTO F. THOMPSON JIM WRIGHT Wafd TWO Ward Four

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It took us a long tlme to duscover that teachers are human belngs Even as we were groannng over home work assignments shorter lunch hours and a tive minute later drsmussal we knew unstlnctlvely that our Teachers had our best Interests at heart The surge of school problems sometumes made us people they are really on the balll When you consuder 1237 spontaneous unpredlctable teenagers crowded under one root you can be sure that their needs and problems are tremendous Our teachers and admlnlstrators provided the sym pathy the understandlng and the enloyment that made our high school days unforgettable j Q feel sorry tor the top brass. You have to hand it to these . i IL

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Wmm, I O STERLING MAYES Prrncfpal of the cheerung sectton at the first football game wtth has perky Hu' Spartans' he has endeared htmself to everyone IH Spartanland We de ctded then and there that he was somebody very speclal and sure enough he turned out to be lust that' We d only had one pnnctpal at Southeast and we were a ltttle uncertaun and reserved about acceptung a new one But thus fellow not only ts a capable school man but a regular guy He very qunckly made a place for htmself nn the hearts of teachers and students The class of 59 wall never forget hum . Q- From the moment Mr. Mayes paused in front , , 1