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

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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

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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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BETTY MATTSON B.S., University of Pittsburgh M.A., Michigan State Univer- sity Guidance Director TERRENCE KANE A.B., B.S., M.A., Western Mich- igan University Guidance Director National Honor Society SHARON NEAL B.S., Western Michigan Univer- sity Special Education Varied Assistance Is Available to T.R.H.S. Students Mrs. Mattson and Mr. Kane, guidance counselors, are ready and willing to give assistance to the entire stu- dent body. It is their responsibility to conduct the testing program — intelligence, achievement, and aptitude. In- formation is available concerning colleges and technical schools. To help in getting this material to the students, the guidance department organizes and conducts College Night. Another significant phase of their work is the per- sonal help given to students who need it. Special Education was offered to fourteen ninth graders and one eighth grader with Mrs. Neal as the teacher. GLADYS WELLINGTON Study Hall Clerk JOHN BOOKO Th. B., Northern Baptist Sem- inary M,A., Northwestern University Study Hall Clerk Mrs. Mattson points out Eastern Michigan University as a possibility to Barb Calloway. Judie Switlik seeks help from Mr. Kane aking her future plans.