Southwestern High School - Spectrum Yearbook (Flint, MI)

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Mrs. Sarah Andrews, Mr. Paul Johnson, Mr. Eugene Desautels, and service girl Sharon White informally discuss the following week's schedule. Working with students is often a pleasant experience for Mr. Jesse Moore and Mr. Levant Wheaton.

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Mr. Thomas Herron, dean of instruction, discusses the Junior Couples Dance with his service student Chuck Dean. Part of Mr. George Hurley's job as assistant principal is to announce daily activities over the P.A. system. Administrators Coordinate Activities Southwestern's daily activities, both aca- demic and extra-curricular, are coordinated and directed by members of the administra- tive staff. The principal, Mr. Garrett Ebmeyer, and assistant principal, Mr. George Hurley, work together in leading the administration and in supervising the instructional program. Mr. Thomas Herron's duties as dean of in- struction are primarily in the area of student activities. By planning a curriculum beneficial to students he has the opportunity of work- ing with and knowing the staff and student body at Southwestern. Miss Hulda Gibson, dean of counseling, says that she finds Southwestern a challeng- ing, exciting, and interesting school. By in- structing the counseling department, daily experiences prove to be chances to help stu- dents understand themselves and make ap- propriate adjustments to high school life. As dean of students, Mr. James Whittaker does, much to improve student-teacher relation- ships. Special attention is paid to individuals with disciplinary problems. Mr. James Whittaker, dean of students, shows interest in helping a student with a disciplinary problem. Mr. Garrett Ebmeyer, principal, leads the administration in supervising school activities. 13

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Counselors Guide Student Interest The counseling department plays an impor- tant role in the lives of Southwestern's students. Members of the staff spend a considerable amount of time studying the backgrounds and interests of individuals in order to plan a course of study best suited to each person. Frequent conferences enable counselors to maintain per- sonal relationships with students, which are necessary to better prepare them for the future. Students may also turn to the counseling de- partment for information regarding college and vocational opportunities, scholarships, applica- tions, and various other reasons. Additional information in the form of magazines and pamphlets can be found in the counseling of- fices, and students may use them by request. The eight members of the counseling staff include Miss Sarah Andrews, Mrs. Jackie Cul- non, Mr. Clare Ecklund, Mr. Paul Johnson, Mr. Jesse Moore, Mr. Levant Wheaton, Mr. Orlo Huttenga, and Mr. Eugene Desautels. Completing student records is part of Mr. Orlo Hut- tenga's job as counselor of basic education. Mrs. Jackie Culnon and Mr. Clare Ecklund check over the ACT testing schedule. Mrs. Marion Anderson is both nurse counselor and advisor for the Health Careers Club. 15