Springfield High School - Capitoline Yearbook (Springfield, IL)

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GWIN AND PETEFISH - DEANS OF BOYS vidual problems and supervise the work of the study hall.. The counselors build an accumulative record of each students progress from grade school through high school. These records are kept on tile for later use as char- acter references. Many recommendations and refer- ences for colleges and jobs are written by the counselor. Through the study hall school publications are sold, dona- tions are taken and announcements are made. Besides the general activity of the study hall, the counselors also act as chaperons for dances and notify stu- dents when jobs are available. lt is very easy to see that the study hall counselors make up an integral part of our school. irst . Mr. Gwin Mr. Petefish Eastern Slate Tfeachffrs Illinois College A.B.' Couege' B-5'1Uf Ve'S'fY University of Illinois, of Illinois, M.S.g Delphc Adviser. I M'A' DEA S CGORDI ATE Twenty STU DY COUNSELORS When a student enters Springfield High School, he is assigned to one of the tour study centers. With the school divided into four units this system gives the student the advantage ot a small school and allows him to be with one counselor for tour years and thus ob- tain the advantages that would come from counseling with someone who knows the students' record and needs. The girls have two study halls under the supervision of Miss Lomelino and Miss Hager and the boys have two study halls under Mr. Gwin and Mr. Pete- fish. The counselors help to plan out the student's program, so that he will have the necessary credits to graduate. They advise students with their indi- GIRLS STUDY UNDER Ml

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lllllllllilillllllll Mr. Davis returned to Springfield High School looking rested after a years leave of absence. During the summer he had prepared a smooth- working schedule of classes. Each student and faculty member knew exactly what program he was to fol- low from the opening day of school. It soon became apparent to stu- dents as well as faculty that Mr. Davis was determined that nothing would be allowed to interfere with the important work of the class- room. Assemblies were held to a minimum, and only offered when a worthwhile program had been pre- pared. An innovation this year was the practice of having sectional faculty meetings during the instructors preparation period. This did not dis- turb classes but brought teachers together in small informal groups for discussion of vital educational policies. Mr. Davis has not only encour- aged students to do good work and continue the enviable scholastic achievements of former graduates, but also has insisted that classroom procedure be modernized to keep pace with the growing needs of the boys and girls who attend SHS. Under the capable leadership of Mr. Davis, the students of Spring- field High School can look forward to many more highly successful years. LYMAN K. DAVIS PRINCIPAL ROY A. WENTZ ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL All of the students at SHS come into contact with Mr. Wentz at some time during their high school days. Whether this contact is strictly for discipline or for friendly re- lations makes no difference to Daddy, for he can solve all prob- lems and still manage to command the respect of the student body. Mr. Wentz has been handling the job of assistant principal for a num- ber of years. During this period the school has earned a fine repu- tation for good student conduct in assemblies and on the campus. With Mr. Wentz remaining in this capacity, it is merely a formal- ity to say this fine record shall continue in the future. Nineteen

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TUDE T PROGRAMS DEANS The welfare of the student body of Springfield High School hinges greatly on the work of our three deans: Miss Bundy, Dean of Girls, and Mr. Gwin and Mr. Petefish, associate Deans of Boys. These three important persons plan most of the programs of some six- teen hundred students. The two boys' study centers are directly supervised by Mr. Gwin and Mr. Petefish. Besides the main problem of making out pro- grams to please each student, the deans secure information concerning the requirements for the different col- leges and give all examinations which are required by certain colleges for en- trance. The deans also assist students with their individual problems and con- NO'S WATCH FUL EYE Twenty-one MISS DOROTHY BUNDY - DEAN OF GIRLS tact parents if a conference is neces- sary. Miss Bundy does not act as a study hall supervisor, but has numerous other duties. She is administrative assistant and co-ordinator of student activities. Under these large titles come such work as arranging for college days, P.T.A. programs, and being advisor for the Student Council as well as helping with class activities. The deans of boys also have some outside work in activities, with Mr. Petefish taking charge of the Rifle Club and Mr. Gwin piloting the Del- phics. Without these three very important individuals, the running of SHS would be difficult. Miss Hager Miss Lomelino TCgiar1aCIStaE Eizvgrl- Northwestern University, . .5 oum ia - . V - -, sityg University of Chi- A'B'J Hmverslty of W5- Cagoz University of mi- consin, Columbia Univer nois, M.A.g New York 5'fY- M-A. School of Social Work.