Vandalia Community High School - Vandalois Yearbook (Vandalia, IL)

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, Mr. William E. Wells, Principal ol'VCl-IS One of the earliest challenges to the administration of VCHS: Mr. Blythe, Superintendentg Mr. Wells, Principalg andthe Board of Education was the coming ofthe North Central Evaluation in November. Var- ious projects were completed in 1971-l972. An addition to the vocational building was erected to accommodate mechanics, health, and electronics classes. To keep in pace with the chang- ing times the administration dropped the school's dress code. Other changes included the establishment ofa Lettermen's Club and more semester cours- es. The expanded curriculum for 72-73 includes auto mechanics, sociology, political science, and creative writing. The secretaries proved to be a valuable aid in the mechanics ol' school functioning, N41 EX Mr Wells fulfills his many duties as principal of VCHS through supervising teachers' meetings, welcoming students to the first day of 3 e Qi ?QQ?f 3 t school, arranging schedules, and keeping records. 83

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Administrators and facult work together 1511.0 emi 'WH-. fssvw S MEM BERS OF BOARD Ol-' EDUCATION, UNIT 203 ARE: SEATED, Mr. Bonnie L. Branum, QS. Fillmorej, Mr. L. Mar- ion Emerick, president, tSeminaryJ, Mrs. Gail Barenfanger, tVandaliaJ, Mr. G. V. Blythe, Superintendent: STANDING, Mr. Donald B. Phillips, secretary, tkaskaskiul, Mr, Edward D. Taylor, Wandalizij, Mr. Herbert Woolsey, Wandaliaj, and Mr. Robert D. Smith, tBear Grovel. OUR VERY EFFICIENT SECRETARIES: Mrs, Stanley Peck- ron, Miss Elaine Culbertson, Mrs, Toni Robinson, Mrs. Ted Foss- bcrg, and SEATED, Mrs, Lois Wilson. Mr. G. V. Blythe, Superintendent, Unit 203. 82

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VCHS Faculty Our'teachers are interesting people and dedicated educators. Returning from a rewarding summer as a forest ranger, Mr. Mills brought us a love ofthe environment. Geniune interest in students and growing a beard added new dimensions to Mr. Snyder's chemistry and physics classes. Mrs. Wootens' enthusi- asm and energy gave excitement to Girls P.E. and G.A.A. Not only the history but also the geographical features of countries were taught by Mr. Meseke, Mr. Price, and Mr. Provinzano. They used visual aids and encouraged student participation. Teaching students to appre- ciate and understand English, Mrs. Mortland, Mr. Heinzman, Mr. Oldfield, and Miss Lamber- ti brought life to required cours- es. They sponsored activities such the marquee, plays, classes, and clubs. Miss McCord directed our materials center and taught Lat- in. Both French and Spanish were spoken in Miss Suits, classes. -,-...M f. .W-4....,.a.W . W Mr. Edward D. Mills M.S. University oflllinois H 1 N 1 . , 1 'I' a .. QW ,..,.t,,. I f -'l ', 5 Mrs. Helen A. Wooten B.S. in Educ. Southern Illinois University Mr. Donald B. Snyder B.S. in Educ. Eastern Illinois University f,f'lQ , 5 Mr. Victor P. Provinzano Mr. Lynn W, Price Mr. F. Gale Mesekc MA, M.A. B.S. Eastern Illinois University Millikin University Illinois State University 84