Sumner Academy of Arts and Science - Excalibur Yearbook (Kansas City, KS)

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IF' 1.1 Mr. Alvin Fant is the attendance and securi- ty officer for Sumner Academy, Grant, Douglass, and Ban- naker Elementary Schools. He graduated from Sumner High School in 1959. The requirements for this position are previous experience with students and knowl- edge of police procedures. In his spare time he enjoys playing basketball, swimming, and listen- ing to music. When asked to compare Sumner Academy's student body to other schools, he com- mented, The students have greater emphasis on curriculum along with a balance of par- ticipation in extra- curricular activities. Mr. Fant enjoys work- ing with Sumner Academy's students. Mr. Felton Denham is assistant principal here at Sumner Academy. Mr. Denham has been here at Sumner as a mathematics instructor, basketball and wrestling coach for 12 years. For the last four years, Mr. Denham has held an administrative position. His duties this year include the up-keep of the school calendar since he is in charge of athletics as well as student ac- tivities, transportation, lockers QFlemember the first day of school? lt is generally believed that this was Mr. Denham's worst day of the year due to the malfunction of a large number of lockers that daylj, audio visual aids, teacher supplies, and the lunch schedule. Mr. Denham really enjoys the students at Sumner Academy because of their positive attitudes. Most students here are positive toward their school work, their fellow students, and their extra-curricular ac- tivities. Students are here because they chose to be here, which does, indeed help to create a positive at- mosphere.

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ln an interview with Mr. Neill, it was learned that he was very pleased with the atmosphere of students, teachers, as well as the parents. ln Mr. Neill's opinion Sumner Academy is a college-prep school, and students are here to prepare themselves for college. Mr. Neill spent much of his time, here at school, showing visitors, such as local realtors and the Op- timist Club, around the Academy. ln his spare time outside of school, he was reading, playing golf, and watching T.V. Mr. Neill got along with every student here at Sumner Academy. The students also got along well with him. Every time he was seen, he always had a happy, friendly smile on his face. When he saw a student was down, he always had a kind word to cheer him up. All in all, Mr. Neill was the principal that we, the students at Sumner Academy really appreciated. Administration Backs Academy With the encouragement and backing of the Board of Education and Dr. O, L. Plucker, Sumner Academy of Arts and Science became a reality. ln accord with the philosophical foundations established by the Board of Education for USD 3500, the educational program of the Academy is designed to maximize the potential for its students to function constructively in a democratic society. To that end, the Academy seeks to develop in each student a high level of respect for the worth and dignity of all persons without regard to race, national origin, social or economic status, sex or other irrelevant characteristics. Accor- dingly, the Academy seeks to promote a high sense of social and civic responsibility in each student. tFrom The Student Handbook, August, 19785 1. Dr. O. L. Plucker, Superintendent of Schools. 2. Mr. Neill speaks to the parents, students, and teachers of Sumner Academy on the afternoon of the first Open House, August 24, 1978. 3. Members of the School Board: Mr. David Larson, Vice President, Dr. John O. Yulichg Rev. H. W. Barnett, Mr. Gerald W. Hall, Mrs. Maxine Scovilleg Mr. William Modrcin, President, Mrs. Pat Sedlock.

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2 fi: 1 Zh 5 6 'H -1 gn, 3 7 1 VJ 9 1. Gelaine Bailey gives Mr. Denham the good word for the day, 2. Mr. Keith Janne busy at work in his office, 3. Mrs. Thelma Hamilton, 4, Mr. Alvin Fantg 5. Mrs. Kathy Haenishg 6. Mrs. Nancy Spanglerg 7. Mrs. Eula Frye, 8. Mrs. Dorothy DeGrangeg 9. Mrs. Sandi Genz. Office Staff and Counselors Vital to School The Counseling department, in the very capable hands of Mrs. Hamilton and Mr. Janne, per- forms a vital function for Sumner Academy students. They are available to help students, parents, and teachers. lndividual students are encouraged to see the counselors to discuss any matters directly or indirectly related to school affairs. The counselors are very helpful in the area of college planning which in- cludes keeping up-dated material on colleges and universities, as well as scholarships and grants that are available. ln addition to their counseling work, they are in- volved in many guidance func- tions. These include orientation of new students, testing, enrollment, program changes, and academic progress checks. When asked if she liked her job, Mrs. Thelma Hamilton's face gave out an expression of great joy as she replied, Yes! She enjoys working with college bound students and helping them decide upon what college to attend. The office staff is another important aspect of Sumner Academy. Their assistance helps in the smooth operation of the school. The ladies who keep the records of the students in tact are important to any school, but our office staff is unique in its own way. Mrs. Kathy Haenisch, Mr. Neill's secretary is office manager as well as bookkeeper. Mrs. Dorothy DeGrange is secretary to Mr. Denham. Mrs. Eula Frye keeps quite busy in the areas of atten- dance of students and teachers. Mrs. Wanda Larson is the counselors' secretary and registrar. Mrs. Nancy Spangler is clerical assistant to teachers. Mrs. Sandi Genz types the information that is needed for the library.