Three Rivers High School - Reflector Yearbook (Three Rivers, MI)

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Suzette Warner {at telephone), secretary to the Board of Education, and her assistant, Eileen Miholer, make the work of the business office run smoothly. Ruth Henning, secretary to Mr. Blank, gives the morning announcements. Board of Education Makes Cumculum Changes The responsibility for determining the general policies of the school system is entrusted to a governing body, the Board of Education. The chief executive officer of this body is the administrative head of the schools. In the past year, the Board of Education has been very active. A study started one year ago has resulted in the establishment of a co-operative occupational training program for seniors of T.R.H.S. New this year is the early bird typing class, v hich is taught by Mr. Roys. This allows the typing room to be used seven periods each day instead of the usual six. During the coming years early bird and hold over classes will be standard procedure. Also, they have evaluated a number of architec- tural firms and will be selecting an architect, who will assist the board in developing facility projects. Board of Educotion; Fitz Coghlin, member; John Walls, member; Dean Haywood, member; Lawrence Fleming, vice-president; Jane Weiner, president; Kotherine O ' Dell, secretary; Edward Beatty, treasurer.

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Mr. Davis Anticipates Change in Educational Program A superintendent of schools has the responsibility of seeing that the entire school system runs smoothly. He makes recommendations concerning personnel, methods of study, and textbooks. All final decisions with regard to maintenance also rest with the superintendent. As Mr. Davis looks into the future of education in Three Rivers, he sees many prospects. He says that if the educational system is to progress, it will need the help of everyone in the community. In the future it will be necessary to create more facilities and to diversify the curricula even more than at present. He believes that in the years to come Three Rivers will work with other near-by communities in establishing a community college, which will provide both academic and technical training. Also, the co-op program may be expanded to many other work experiences. It will prob- ably be offered not only to seniors, but even to some sophomores, who might otherwise become drop-outs. It ' s Mr. Davis ' s belief that the citizens of Three Rivers can expect to be called upon to play an important role in the changing educational picture. Vera Reed, Secretary, takes dictation from Superintendent Robert J. Davis. Mr. Blank Encounters Variety of Duties Each Day Writing an admit for Joyce Westphal, Principal Edmund Blank performs one of his many daily tasks. The principal ' s area of responsibility is the high school. Mr. Blank ' s day begins at 7:50 a.m. He usually spends an hour writing admits for students who have been absent. Then making a trip around the building, he satisfies himself that all classes are properly in ses- sion. At 10:30 he reads the morning announcements. Included in his many duties are conferring with parents and students, maintaining order, observing and evaluating classroom procedure, and recommending curriculum changes. During the second semester he spends two weeks checking credits with seniors. Frequently he is called upon to make recommendations and prepare transcripts for those seniors who are going on to further educa- tion. After Mr. Blank has planned the following year ' s schedule, underclassmen are enrolled. Mr. Blank ' s schedule is always subject to interrup- tions. He never knows when a situation may develop which will demand his immediate attention.

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Mrs. Lasko Ends Rewarding Teaching Career At the end of the first semester, Mrs. Joseph Lasko retired after 41 ' a years of teaching. Mrs. Lasko claimed her teaching career had been most rewarding and a truly satisfying profession. Upon receiving her education at University High in Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University, and North- western University in Illinois, Mrs. Lasko was prepared and determined to undertake teaching responsibilities. Her career began at Centreville High School, and later shifted to the Lincoln Junior High School in Kalamazoo. Fifteen more years were spent instructing seventh grade students at B. E. Andrews School. Her last five years of school duty involved teaching remedial math and English in Three Rivers High School. To honor this esteemed teacher, the F.T.A. held an all-school assembly as a tribute. However, retiring, like graduation, is not the end but a beginning of a new life. Mrs. Lasko plans to spend her new life traveling and enjoying summers at her Fish Lake cottage. Beginning second semester, Mrs. David Brueck replaced Mrs. Lasko in teaching remedial math and English. Mrs. Brueck re- ceived her B.S. degree from Western Michigan University. She has had previous teaching experience in the Burr Oak Community Schools. 16