Wellesley High School - Wellesleyan Yearbook (Wellesley, MA)

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John Gibson and Mr. Connfors n Mr. Connors and John Moore The Administration Communicated With Us I’d like to see every youngster become all he can become,” stated Mr. Connors. His wish exhibits the high school administration’s dedication to the students. Although Mr. Con¬ nors, Mr. Carbone, and Mr. Vasaturo often land the role of the “heavies,” the three always put a bit of their personalities into their work. The administrators, through their integrity, sense of humor, and outgoing manner, have earned the respect of the high school students. The philosophy of the administration is best reflected by Mr. Connors’ final hope. “I wish that youngsters would take advantage of the programs in the school,” he related, so as to reach their individual potentials in academics or extracurricular activities.” John Perdoni, Mr. Connors and Brian Roman Mr. Carbone Principal Timothy P. Connors V.P. Richard Carbone V.P. Peter Vasaturo Secretaries Ruth Bouzan June Coughlin Fran Esposito Anne Handy Helen Leverone Maureen O’Rourke Helen Purcell 19

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School Committee and Central Office Because of Proposition 2 V 2 , declining enrollment, and the need to find a new high school principal, the School Committee faced many hard decisions this year concern¬ ing the budget, reduction in teaching staff, personnel ap¬ pointments, reorganization of curriculum and school closings. As the school year ended, several significant changes had taken place: Brown and Perrin elementary schools had been closed; Dr. Bruno resigned over the selection of a new principal for WHS, and Susan Sellers from Reading was appointed principal. Members of the Student Advisory Committee par¬ ticipated in many School Committee meetings concerning such issues as the principal selection process and formula¬ tion of the drug policy. Dr. Bruno, Superintendent of Schools Theodore Rokicki, Assoc. Supt. of Schools for Curriculum Dr. Newton Von Sander, Asst. Supt. for Student Services Paul Ash, Director of Professional Personnel Ed Gotgart, Asst. Supt. for Buildings and Grounds School Committee Members Seated: (I to r) Joan Hubbell, Libby Bachman, Chairman Edie Tucker, John Lloyd, Marguerite Hasbrouck. Student Advisory Committee Members Standing: (I to r) Peter Quinter, David Kostin, Susan Stimpson, Debbie Weil 18

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With fewer numbers of students at the senior high school, (1100 now, compared to over 1300 ten years ago) and the budget squeeze of Prop. 2W, the Guidance Department lost one full-time, counselor this year. In spite of the cutback, the Guidance counselors were extremely busy with processing col¬ lege applications, building students’ schedules, and preparing letters of recommendation. They also supervised the entire testing program, form ERB’s to PSAT’s to achievements. It was a hectic, demanding year, especially with an increased number of night parent meetings at both the junior and senior high schools as they prepared for a four year high school in 1983, when the ninth grade moves to the senior high. Director, Mr. Harmon wished. ... for and understanding on the part of students and parents about our role as a guidance counselors and the services which realistically can be expected from our guidance department. Director: Archer Harman Donnie Brown Joan Caefer Roslyn Coleman Henry Duggan Alfred Mazukina Lee Marcin Dorothy Reed Edward Touhey Marjorie Walsh. 20 ...((minimus