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

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.1 xxx, M 1. Derrick Fleicheneker in deep concentration: 2. Clarence Forshey, somewhat startled by our photographerg 3. Mrs. Sandi Genz, library secretaryg 4. Ms. Mary Conrad, librarian. 4 What activity does Miss Conrad find most interesting in her job? Often times students like to state their needs and then have the librarians immediately produce the desired material. But sometimes librarians have to decipher these requests. Miss Conrad finds this detective work interesting. One student asked, Where's the books on the U.S. Constitution, the constitution written during the Civil War? Another asked for the books on veterans, the veterans that work on animals, not the ones that were in the war. Of course, Miss Conrad directed the first student to books on revolutionary times and the second to materials on veterinarians.

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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.

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l l l I l l 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 lXx 12 13 14 1 - , 15 1. Ms. Martha Avery, 2. Ms. Geraldine Breedlove, 3. Ms. Gruendel Dickenson, 4. Ms. Sarah Franklin, 5. Ms. Jinnie Lockett, 6. Ms. Willia Ryan, 7. Ms. Helen Saunders, 8. Ms. Lettie Stovall, 9. Ms. Terry Mills, 10. Ms. Joanne Whitney, 11. Ms. Clarice Williams, 12. Mr. Lyle Crossler, 13. Mr. Leander McKinnis, 14. Ms. Juanita Smith, 15. Mr. Ronald Williams. The custodial staff is a much appreciated group of hard working people at Sumner Academy. In addition, their pleasant personalities help to give a more cheerful at- mosphere around the school. Staff Aids in Smooth Operation ln the summer of 1978 the Sumner library was remodeled completely. Two walls were removed so that the former library, a workroom, and a science room became one larger library. The floor was carpeted in a rust tone. An accoustical ceiling was installed. Nine large tables, formerly from Wyandotte High cafeteria, received new stain and varnish, plus new tops. Six study carrels and five small tables provide individual sitting. The tables and carrels plus the black vinyl and steel chairs accom- modate a seating capacity of sixty-six. Other major additions include: card catalog, charging desk, additional shelving, microfiche reader, microfilm reader-printer, magazine rack, book display rack, six book carts, atlas stand, and cable television with video tape recorder. These are in addition to the two microfilm readers and the paper- back display rack which already were housed in the library. The security system, as is in all the high schools, was reinstalled upon completion of remodeling. ln the first semester of the 1978- 79 school year, new additions of materials amounted to over 3500 books and 350 audio-visual kits. By the end of the year the library should house approximately 10,- 000 volumes and 900 audio-visual kits. During the year, the students at Sumner Academy spend 15 minutes of each day for a mid- morning break. Most students find the cafeteria as a welcome relief to the day to day class schedule. The cafeteria is an area where a great many students gather together. But the mid- morning break is not the only time a student may spend some time in the cafeteria. During lunch, the students may again gather with friends to enjoy their noonday meal before returning to class. ln addition, the cafeteria is also used by organizations. For example, the drill team uses it to practice their drills. I 33