Topeka High School - Sunflower Yearbook (Topeka, KS)

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. ,I ' .I T . : . , c . all -.'. p ., gf M. J. WHITSON 3 Xu' Asst, to Superintendent WENDELL R. GODWIN Superintendent of Schools DR. GILES THEILMANN Director of Instruction Q wzwwrwy, 7 0 Board Members Weigh Many Problem Probably the most important volunteers for civic duty in a welcome speaker at an annual assembley program. Topeka, were the six non-salaried school board members. Serv- With the good ot individual students and teachers in mind, ing countless hours in meetings and on committees, the mem- and with an eye to the needs of Topeka, the board was an im- bers were elected for four year terms. portant group representing the entire community. Of the six Problems of all kinds reached the Board of Education's desk. members, Mrs. Ernest Shiner was the only woman. Dr. Richard ln T955 and l956, their chief concern was over segregation Greer was president, and Mr. Robert F. Schendel, Topeka busi- questions and the everpresent ones connected with expanding nessman, and Dr. Gordon Summers were the newest members. population, rising costs in building, and increased salaries for Mr. Charles Sheetz, former president, is an engineer, and Mr. teachers. Gerald Barker is connected with radio station WREN. Changes at Troy, like the cafeteria improvements, replace- Responsible to the public, the school board strived to serve ment of worn equipment and new installations were considera- them by furnishing their sons and daughters with the best edu- tions of the Board of Education. Members were frequent visi- cation and programs available. tors to the building, and Mr. Godwin who meets with them was BOARD OF EDUCATION Miss Elizabeth Donaldson, James W Porter, Charles Sheetz, Dr, Gordon Sum- mers, Gerald Barker, Dr Ricnord Greer, Mrs Ernest Shiner, Robert R. Schendel, T A Kerr, and Wendell Godwin. Missing: Mrs LaVon Arrriaridoriz lO