Topeka High School - Sunflower Yearbook (Topeka, KS)

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ii -,,,,,! SMILING IN THE MIDST of stupendous problems, Mr. Whitson and Dr. Theilmann reflect the all-over ood humor that aids in understand- 3 ing human relations from the administrative point of view. an E J Xt, mask -' 5 It 1 DURING THE LAST few days before the new Low- man Hill Grade School resounded to the laughter of happy children, Board members Wcrtz, Payne, and Rausch make a final tour of investigation. MEMBERS CHECK OVER a scale model of Topeka W'est just before a regular Board meeting. Seated: Mr. Sehendel, Mr. Rausch, and Dr. Summers. Standing: Mr. Payne, Mr. Yvertz. and Mr. Browning, newest member. 3 ALL GOD'S CHILDREN-but particularly All To- peka's Children-are Mr. Godwin's chief concern in these days of growing needs for educational facilities.

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DR. GILES THEILMANN M. J. WHITSON Director of Instruction Assistant Superintendent WENDELL R. GODWIN Superintendent of Schools Bonds, Taxes, and Teaching Are Concern of Directors BOARD OF EDUCATION President .,.................. Fred W. Rausch, Jr. Vice-Pres. ................,.... I. . .Dennis C. Payne Ray A-B'0 '1g N HOURGLASS does not hold enough grains Robert R. Schendel Drncordon Ajummers of sand to measure the busy hours that Merrill W. Wvertz Topeka's school administrators and school board Mwfllfr 4--'-4-4---'----4 f'----- I 311165 W' Poflff members devote on behalf of the cit 's 'oun Y I people. XVe, at THS, unquestionably share the public's admiration and appreciation of their tireless efforts and keen interest. Expanded tasks faced them this year with the 1958-59 peak enrollment, the need for modern equipment, and their desire to increase teachers' salaries. Two new elementary schools are well filled, Highland Park's annexation is almost com- plete, and other plans are under way to continue the expansion that has come about with Topeka's rapid growth in the last ten years. The public school administration and the Board of Education are dedicated men and women who must be able to sell education needs to the com- munity. Their office building on I'Vest Eighth is a beehive of activity, all turned toward one goal, the giving of the best possible educational facilities to Topeka's youth, leaders of tomorrow. IF THE BUSY LIFE is the happy life, then no employees of the Topeka Public Schools are happier than Miss Elizabeth Donaldson, ' treasurer, and Mrs. LaVon Armandariz, Mr. -..fT xsx Codwin's secretary and office manager. 8

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OWEN M. HENSON .4ssi.vl1u1l I'ri11cipc1l Ilirrrlm' of Cllrricllluul KENNETH NIEYERS .'1.s.si.xIr1z1l I'rincijml llirrrlm' of Guidmzcr' OTTO BODENHAUSEN llwuz of Boys PHYLLIS A. ALEY IJVIIII of Girls ANNABEL PRINGLIL Sfll0flII'.YfIflI Director Key Administrators Fuse Mechanics with Idealism ISTTING AN Example for Others were our school administrators who skillfully guided us through the channels of learning. They earnestly pledged their time and their interest to our prob- lems and goals. NVe were inspired by their strong leadership and uplifted by their sincere friendship. May they know that this service and inspiration will always be remembered and appreciated. The many complications of enrollment were capably solved by Mr. Henson, Director of Curricu- lum. Through personal conferences he endeavored to help students plan their schedules. Mr. Meyers, Guidance Counselor, coped with grave responsi- bilities as he advised many students on their indi- vidual problems, set up tests, and kept records. 10 5' li. B. WEAVER, Prinrijml :favs . fl in ,onus ....- is The newly created position of Scholarship Chair- man was filled this year by Miss Pringle, who resigned her former duties as Dean of Girls to accept this responsibility. Serving as the new Dean of Girls was Miss Aley, former social studies teacher at Troy. She had the added responsibility of co- sponsoring the girls' pep clubs and cheerleaders. Mr. Bodenhausen, Dean of Boys, counseled and handled disciplinary problems for boys. He also doubled as head football coach but recently re- signed to devote full time to counseling. 'I'hrough the administrations untiring efforts and kind guidance, under the capable supervision ol' Mr. N'Veaver, Topeka High has again claimed superior rank in national standards.