Southwest High School - Dragonniere Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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Board of Trustees Raise Standards ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT, DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL, MR. CLAYBORN C. NORRIS Efficiently se rvin g Southwest Independent School District for the fourth consecutive year, Mr. Norris has been an experienced and know- ledgeable administrator. He has combined compe- tence and warmth of personality to provide pro- fessional atmosphere for the educational programs instituted. Mr. Norris received his formal education from Texas A. 8: I. University. Raising standards of education was the major con- sideration of the Board of Trustees for the 1969-70 year. With new teachers, more facilities acquired-and more on the planning board-Southwest Independent School District has moved forward in expansion and progress initiated by our proficient board. With the need for better teaching aids, smaller classes, new projects, each member contributed ideas and suggestions for the betterment of our system. The success which they have had proved adeptness in coping with a fast-growing school and the hundreds of students who attend all four schools on the campus. Board of Trustees: Mr. J. W. Watts, Jr., Mr. R. C. Aldridge, Jr., Mr. A. V. Thur- man, Mr. Floyd Jac- kel, Mr. Nick Con- stanzo, M r . Henry Krueger, Jr., Mr. Ed- win W. Ripps.

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uperintendent-Mr. Bennie F. Steinhauser As Superintendent of the Southwest School District, Mr. Bennie Steinhauser's first year was dynamic.Find- ing the Board of Trustees, and the Student Council co- operative, he suggested several new ideas for the modernization of the high school's study and curriculum programs. Another presentation was the construction of a student media center. Mr. Steinhauser received his bachelor degree and his master's at Trinity University, San Antonio, where his undergraduate Work was in the field of history. He began his profession in teaching in 1951. Thirteen years as a superintendent more than qualified Mr. Stein- hauser as an accomplished administrator. Presently, Mr. Steinhauser is working on his doctorate degree at the University of Texas, on the subject of school plant developement. Participating actively in organizations, Mr. Stein- hauser is a member of the American Association of School Administrators, the Texas Association of School Administrators, and also an ex-member of the executive board. He has life membership in the Texas State Tea- cher's Association, is a member of NEA and the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers. He also belongs to Alpha Chi, a scholastic honor society.

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In his third year as principal of Southwest High School, Mr. Lyssy has striven for those qualities which broaden and improve education. This year he has pro- moted understanding between faculty, administrators and students, providing a better atmosphere for teaching. With these and other steps for improvement, Mr. Lyssy looks forward to future years of growth at Southwest. A hearty smile and welcoming chuckle announces the arrival of Col. A. D. Hall, Vice-Principal of the high school. In addition to sewing in this capacity, he was Dean of Boys and taught classes in Govern- ment and Economics. Well liked by students and faculty, Col. Hall brought warmth and good humor to the atmosphere of the school district. PRINCIPAL- MR. KENNETH LYSSY VICE-PRINCIPAL- COL. A. D. HALL