Wasson High School - Wahian Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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Mr. Kent Hill, data processing coordinator, runs several cards through this sorter which groups th em alphabetically. in , 2 fi-dv F Q s E 1 ? S ll ff it -tl 'tti Discussing a truancy with a student is Mr. Harris Hetzler, new dean of boys. Signing receipts is just one of the many duties of Mr. Hoffmeister, business manager 61

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STUDENT-ADMINISTRATOR RELATIONSHIP STRESSED he main goal of the administrators this year was to promote closer relationships between students and faculty. ln order to accomplish this goal the adminis- trators held conferences led by Mr. H. George Chris- tensen and Mr. Gilbert Funk. Also, more faculty meet- ings were held so teachers could discuss problems which were encountered while teaching. Another step taken toward this goal of more com- munication between teacher and pupil was the estab- lishment of the position of dean of boys, which was filled by Mr. Harris Hetzler, previously business man- ager at Wasson. Assigning the dean of boys to super- vise discipline allowed more time for dealing with other administrative problems. Mr. Bert Hoffmeister took the position of business manager. Incorporated into this position was the spon- sorship ofthe Student Organization, which again al- lowed the faculty to become involved with the ideas of the student body. Wasson symposiums were under the supervision of Mr. Christensen, Mr. Funk, and Mrs. Hermina Kil- gore, dean of girls. The three symposiums were con- cerned with sex and the student, danger of drugs, and violence in America. Mrs. Kilgore also held group dis- cussions in her office for those girls who were con- cerned with the use of drugs in high school. Data processing was the responsibility of Mr. Kent Hill. He had to be sure that all room, teacher, and student schedules were coordinated. Schedule conflicts, program changes, and report cards were also handled by Mr. Hill. While keeping the bulletin board in his office up to date, Mr. George Christen sen, principal, tacks up the most recent basketball picture. Working on the symposium are Mr. Funk, assi stant principal, and Mrs. Kilgore, dean of girls.

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OARD B GINS NEW POLICIES FOR DISTRICT II SCHOOL BOARD - SEATED: Dr. William Greer, vice-president, Mr. William Rudy. STANDING: Mr. Maurice Baker, presidentg Mr. Harlan Ochsg reat expectations were expressed for the future of School District 11 this year by IVIr. Thomas B. Doherty, Superintendent. These expectations included expansion of the curriculum and facilities of the schools to meet the demands of educational respon- sibility and a growing student body. Made possible by the passage of the school bond in 1967, 19 projects were under construction this year. Among these projects were the construction of a new elementary school, remodeling of three junior high schools, and renovations of Palmer and Mitchell High Schools. Future plans include additional reno- vating and remodeling of other schools throughout the district and the building of a new senior high school, a junior high school, and three elementary schools. Administrators have introduced new policies ena- bling the teacher to improve the quality and not the quantity of time he spends with his students. ln- service training of teachers began in the 1968-69 school year, offering teachers a chance to enrich their educational training while still teaching. Mr, John Wiman, Mr. Thomas B. Doherty, superintendent. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS - SEATED: Mr. Charles Day, assistant superintendent, administrative services, Mr, Thomas B. Doherty, superintendent: Mr. Calvin Frazier, deputy super- intendent. STANDING: Mr. Al Erickson, assistant superintend- ent, business servicesg Mr. Robert Davis, assistant superin- tendent, peronnel services: Mr, Harold Threlkeld, director of secondary education.