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

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IVIr. Tate, Board direct construction THE SCHOOL BOARD includes tleft to rightlz Otis Arnold, Robert Marion, Dr. Louis Peer, Gene Neidecker. Bob Vandergriff, Dr. M. J. Graham, Gene Bell, and Dewel R. Basham. In Tribute School trustee Leonard Kibler served taxpayers and students well during his many years on the Van Buren School Board. His death this school year was a sad loss for the community, but his accomplishments in our school system will Live on. immitment 9 if ' B ,K .. W 3 A k ' ,M sn, . 'W-nhymw . A busy schedule is kept by members of the School Board and its executive officer, Mr. James Tate, Superintendent of Van Buren public schools. All legal authority for the operation and management of the school program is vested by law in the Board of Education. The Board of Education functions as a policy-making, legislative, and appraisal body. They meet the second Tuesday of each month to discuss the problems that arise during the year. Some of the pro- blems confronting them are dress code, the hiring of instructors, and when and how to spend the money to the benefit of all schools. This year the board is super- Vising the building of the new junior high plus additions to two elementary schools. A saddening note this year was the death of long-time School Board member Leonard Kibler. .sm MR. James Tate meditates upon the problems that confront him daily in his position as superintendent of Van Buren Schools.

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,,,,f ' V, 4 ' 4-1125? air ,A School officials work together Mr. Bill Mitchell fills the role of Van Buren High School principal, with Coach Rex Yerby as his assistant. Together they see that the cycle of high school days runs smoothly. Each day, students and teachers go to them with the everyday problems that arise- schedule changes, absentees, and even disciplinary action. Mr. Mitchell, keenly aware of pro- blems facing a modern school, attempts to counsel the students and see that they receive the best education possible. Aside from being athletic director, Assistant Principal Rex Yerby aids Mr. Mitchell in student affairs. By working together, Mr. Mitchell W , and Mr. Yerby solve the challenges of ' -r X 1' ' f Van Buren High School. COACH REX Yerby, assistant principal, checks the mail with Mr. Mitchell and Mrs. Henley. . A sr 'ii 1 Y MR. REX Yerby serves as assistant principal and athletic director for the school system. Q V' fvvff L. .L PRINCIPAL BILL Mitchell takes time out from his busy schedule to handle school financial affairs. Commitment 21