Van Buren High School - Pointer Yearbook (Van Buren, AR)

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Rockwell Requests IVIore Confidence 6'lVlorc confidence should he placed with counselors in solving personal, as well as academic problemsf, says Mr. Walter Rock- well, guidance counselor. Future planning, selection of colleges, Merit Scholarship Tests, A.C.T. tests, SCAT tests, ability tests, and aptitude tests-all are a big part of lVlr. Rockwcllis job. Offering advice and assurance, lVlr. Rockwell directs many students in problems concerning school plans and decisions about later life. A Student Council sponsor for 1969-70, lVlr. Rockwell is well informed on student government and its goals. Supervising the many fund-raising projects of Student Council, lVlr. Rockwell finds himself working long hours. This yearls council plans to take a trip to Six Flags Over Texas at the close of school. Mr. Rockwell spends long hours collecting material from colleges that will he helpful to students, in deciding what college they wish to attend. '4We need to visit with as many students as possible to accomplish our purposef' he adds. THE GUIDANCE OFFICE provides students with necessary work materials and books. Lynn Preston, senior, studies a college catalogue. 24 RICHARD THOMAS, SENIOR, receives help with his course of study from Guidance Counselor, Walter Rockwell. WALTER ROCKWELL, glances over information to better acquaint himself with students' needs.

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MATRICULATION FEES, music fees, band fees, typing feesfthe cost of education-is paid by one student's mother. MR.. REX YERBY runs up against some stiff competition from Marlene Pursell as he prepares for a jump shot. The assistant principal, who also serves as head football coach, believes in the benefits of athletic competition. Mr. Mitchell works with class presidents in order to help coordinate student activities. They are left to right: Sandy Ragge, juniorg Barbara Wilson, sophomoreg Nelson Ballard, senior. 23

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- 5 ,Ns INTERMITTENT TRIPS T0 the office are common for many students. Usually the visits involve the purchasing of supplies, or obtaining information. Sometimes, however, disciplinary action is involved. Phone CaIIs,Jobs Face Office Staff The ring of the phone, a student with a question, and principal, Mr. Mitchell, seeking a file4all happening spontane- ously. This is an ordinary day for Mrs. Rheha Henley, secretary to the principal, and Mrs. Martha llowell, secretary to Mr. james R. Tate, superintendent. Typing out tests, making out pay checks, preparing schedules, and helping with the preparation of the student direc- tory are only a few of many tasks accomplished by these two secretaries. With the help of the office staff, the high school office is run more smoothly and accurately. The students have many duties, two of whom are picking up absentee slips and answering the phone. MRS- RHEBA HENLEY, secretary to the principal, serves as receptionist, treasurer and office coordinator.Her jovial attitude also boosts morale of students and teachers alike. Mrs. Henley Mrs. Howell 25