Westport High School - Herald Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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4 TOP CATS Knowledge is found with books. Experience is found in the classroom. Wisdom is formed by knowledge and experience. The faculty of Westport tries to im- part knowledge and experience through the use of literature and various classroom techniques. This year seventy-five teachers strove to bring Westport the finest in education. They came early, worked hard, then stayed late. Some teachers worked on tests for the students while others sponsor- ed activities with the students. All was for the betterment of the pupil. The student read, observed, and gained experience. This was credited to the hard work of the Westport faculty. The faculty was under the direction of the administration, which was headed by Mr. William D. Evans, Acting Principal. Mr. Fiske Miles became Administrative Assist- ant, while Mr. Eugene Banaka held the job of Vice- President. Besides giving guidance to the teachers, the administration regulated the student body. There was a general tightening of rules, especially concerning tardi- ness and eighth hours. Although it took disciplinary measures, the administration remained in high respect by the student body. The administration was neither too lax nor too stern. A mutual respect among students, teachers, and the administration evolved.

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PRINCIPAL-MR. EVANS Mr. Evans performing one of the many innumerable tasks of his day. Mr. William D. Evans was the Acting Principal of Westport for the school year of 1965-1966. Mr. Evans came to Westport in 1959-1960 as a counselor. Then in 1962-1963 he was promoted to Vice-Princi- pal. His jovial face grew familiar to the student body, and his image be- came well respected. Then in 1965, when Principal Dr. R. A. Ball left Westport to take a higher position in the school district, Mr. Evans was selected toper- form the duty of Acting Principal in his vacancy. The daily activities of Mr. Evans were innumer- able. All new enrollees were greeted by Mr. Evans. He met with parents of students to discuss pro- grams, policies, and prob- lems. Mr. Evans also talk- ed with students. His poli- cies were laid before the student body, and they were accepted. Respect and ad- miration for Mr. Evans and his administration became widespread in the student body. He worked hard, and he served well. ”His policies were laid before the student body, and they were accepted.” Left: His jovial face grew familiar... and his image became well respected.”