Springfield High School - Capitoline Yearbook (Springfield, IL)

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ww! Of Eafzzmfimz Appzfopffmfm' Money or mzgzmge abs Members ofthe Board of Education gave many hours to planning im- provements in the Springfield Public School System. Student enrollment at Springfield High School was reduced this year because of the opening ol the new Southeast High School. Less crowding in the halls and facilities oi the school made broader student program opportunities possible. Two modern language laboratories were installed which provided more struction. The supplementary book library was moved to a new and ini- proved location. The former supple- mentary book library became a sec- ond art room to expand the schools art program. These improvements were indica- tions ofthe constant ellort on the part of the Board of Education to provide the best possible educational oppor- tunities lor the young people of our community. opportunity for foreign language in- Dr. Hugh Livingston 4 Yfifif W'-1 T Z . 2 ie! , A ff 1 Wy,- el 4 A .1 W .1 K fvfzf-21, 1.- .Lym- 6 J. .3 , . I Wws i- ,vf L 1 ZW ' 4'-A , fit' ,' MW 1 .Ni , Front Row: Mr. Thomas Blancog Mr. Willard Tobing Mrs. Edith Henderson, Secretary. Row Two: Mr. M. A. Kirk, Dr. Edwin A. Lee Dr. A. R. Eveloff, Mr. Shelby Harbison. 16

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Y L 599' ll g . john Turner, Assistant Principal if. ZH 7Z61f Szzpeffvism' A ciivifies This past year Mr. Turner and Mr. Hott encouraged more participation and enthusiasm in school activities. Although Nlr. Turner is very much interested in helping people, he stressed the fact that behavior proh- lems are not the only duties of an as- sistant principal. Some ol' his respon- sibilities include supervising fait-lilly and student social activities, handling attendance, and Working with the National Honor Society. Mr. 'I'urner's extra-curricular activities revolve around his interests in hunting and school athletic contests. V. Hoff Assumed New Position As our new assistant principal, Nlr. Hott has inany duties to carry out. Some of the operations which coine under his supervision are discipline, student office procedure, daily an- nouncements, scheduling, and super- vising counseling. Ile also works with Mr. Turner and Mr. Frankowialq on improving the curriculum. Mr. Hott also serves as chairman of National Honor Society. During his free hours, Mr. Hott and his wife participate in community activities, enjoy music, and belong to a total ofsix Parent-Teacher Associations. Preston Hott, Assistant Principal ' 'I 5

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' 1 Y Seated: Mrs. Franklin Mehan, 3rd Vice- Presidentg Mr. Ralph Hurwitz, Presidentg Mrs. james YVilday, lst Vice-President. Standing: Mr. Preston Hott. 2nd Vice-Pres- identg Mr. jose Cao. Treasurer. Not Pic- tured: Mrs. Cvene Proctor, Secretary. Dr. Ann Pearson addressed members at the November meeting. ...,,,.d... We ..,. fr,, si c. p Q 1 P aasa - f f ' a e P. T. A. tfpomored Pmfenr Ozfiefzmfio 72 Parent-Teacher Association objec- tives are to promote the welfare oi children and vouth in home, school, church and community, to raise the standards oi' home life, to secure the adequate laws tor the care and pro- tection of children and youth, to bring into closer relation the home and the school that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the training of the child, and to develop between educators and the general public such united etlorts as will secure tor every child the highest advantages in phys- ical, mental, social and spiritual ed- ucationfl This vear the Springfield High P.T.A. presented several interesting and stimulating programs. Among them were the September Open llouse to give parents an opportunity to visit their childs classes and meet his teachersg College Night in October to enable students and parents to in- terview the various college represen- tatives, the November meeting tea- turing Dr. Ann Pearson as guest speakerg the December Christmas Concert given by the combined choirsg and the April orientation for parents ofincoming students. Christmas Concert replaced the December meeting. 17