Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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Capable Administrators Supervise Mr. G. Warren Phillips, Superintendent of Valpa- raiso Community Schools, is responsible for administra- tion of policies set forth by the Board of Education. He also guides a curriculum improvement program, manages personnel and finances, and represents our community and state in educational societies. Although born in Fairfields, Iowa, Mr. Phillips grew up in the Valparaiso area. He received his B.A. from DePauw University and his M.A. from Indiana Uni- versity. He has also done additional graduate work at Purdue University and Columbia University. He and his wife have three children, George, Joan, and Nancy. Mr. Phillips is a member of the local Rotary Club and the United Fund Campaign. In addition he is a past president of the Indiana Superintendent Association and is now serving on the executive board of the Ameri- can Association of High School Administrators. He is the first Indiana educator ever to be elected to this board. Mr. King Telle, principal of VHS, is in his thirty-third year as a teacher or principal. Interested in all the academic, social, and athletic functions of VHS, Mr. Telle has always strived to attain and maintain the high- est standards of conduct and performance for the school. Born and raised in Salem, Indiana, Mr. Telle re- ceived his A.B. from Hanover College, and his M.S. from Indiana University; he has also done graduate work at Purdue University and Indiana State Teachers College. His two sons, Tom and Dick, are continuing their higher education at Indiana University. At pres- ent he is president of the Northern Indiana High School Conference, and a member of the Indiana State Athletic Council. He is a past president of the State High School Athletic Board and the State Principal Associa- tion. His community activities include membership in the Kiwanis Club and the Valparaiso City Council. During his free time, Mr. Telle relaxes with a good book or a stimulating round of golf. Mr. Telle and Mr. Phillips keep VHS standards high.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION — Dr. D. P. LaCount, Mrs. Gene Myers, treasurer; Mr. Mann Spider, Jr., vice-president. Mr. Joseph Durand, secretary; Mr. G. Warren Phillips, superin- tendent ; Mr. Preston Platt, president. Board of Education Represents Community Ideals Because of their prominence in civic affairs and their interest in education, four members of the Board of Education are chosen by the Valparaiso City Council and the fifth is chosen by the Center Township Advisory Board. These members are appointed for four years with the five members rotating their offices periodically. This year Mr. Preston Platt served as president of the board, assisted by Mr. Mann Spitler who served as vice- president. In charge of all correspondence and the minutes of the meetings was Mr. Joseph Durand. Mrs. Gene Meyers served as treasurer, while Dr. D. P. La- Count— the newly appointed member, was the fifth member of the Board. The Board, together with Super- intendent G. Warren Phillips, was responsible for the regulations and decisions governing the education of all Valparaiso and Center Township students. This year the school system put the 6-3-3 plan into effect with the completion of the newly built Thomas Jefferson Junior High School. This new system was designed to increase the educational opportunities for all students. Various other tasks of the Board included: approving the budget, regulating school curriculum, long-range construction planning, and supervising teachers’ contracts. 24 Embarking upon the 6-3-3 system required building a new junior high. Situated on the corner of Glendale and Roosevelt. Thomas Jefferson High School is a beautiful addition to Valparaiso Com- munity Schools.

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Assuming Responsibility . . . Getting the Job Done Mr. James Mundy, assistant principal at VHS, is responsible for the attendance office. His duties also include supervision of hall monitors and locker combi- nations, as well as sponsorship of the Student Council. Born in Otterbein, Indiana, Mr. Mundy grew up in Danville, Illinois. He received his B.S. and M.A. from Ball State Teachers College. He has also done graduate work at Purdue and Indiana University. His three children— Teri, Sharon, and Barbara— range from sev- enth to second grade. During World War II, Mr. Mundy toured most of Europe on foot with the infantry; his travels have taken him through most of the United States. Mr. Mundy is a member of the National Edu- cation Association, the Indiana State Teachers Associa- tion, the National Association of Secondary School Prin- cipals, and the local American Personnel and Guidance Association, of which he is secretary. He enjoys read- ing in his spare time. Mr. Alfred Henkel, VHS guidance director, helped students to wisely plan for the future. After consulta- tion and planning with each student, Mr. Henkel spent the summer scheduling and arranging the classes. Dur- ing the school year, he assisted students with choice of curriculum by administering various tests. He also aided seniors in choosing the correct college or career. Mr. Henkel was born in Amlin, Ohio, but his home- town is Fort Wayne, Indiana. He attended Valparaiso University, where he received his A.B., and Northwestern University, where he received his M.A. He is married and has two children. He served in the European Theater of Operations via the Sixth Armored Division. While he was there, he had the opportunity of visiting several foreign countries. Spare time interests include bowling, gardening, working in home wood shop, stamp collecting, and listening to semi and classical recordings on his hi-fi stereo. Mr. Thomas Roberts, industrial coordinator at VHS directs the education of students enrolled in industrial arts courses in the shop building. As Director of Build- ings for Valparaiso Community Schools, he supervises planning, construction, and maintenance of the system’s buildings. He is also supervisor of transportation. A native of Indiana, Mr. Roberts claims Redkey, in Jay County, Indiana, as both his birthplace and his hometown. He is married and has four children: Tom, Mark, John, and Sarah. He attended Ball State Teachers College, where he earned his B.S., and Iowa State College, where he received his M.A. Mr. Roberts taught industrial arts at VHS from 1943 to 1955, since which time he has worked in the administration office. During his spare moments, Mr. Roberts enjoys wood- working.