William Mitchell High School - Apogee Explo Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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CHOOSING HIS THREE-book limit from the stack poses a dilemma for this typical Mitchell student as Denicia Blake- more begins to fill out the necessary forms. Located in the center of the academic section to be easily accessible to all students, Mitchell's Re- source Center incorporates study carrels, Work tables, and soft music to initiate the calm atmosphere neces- sary for learning. Reading chairs Whose bright colors accent the carpeted area also provide a comfortable place for students to pursue recreational reading. With an estimated daily circulation of 120 books, the library contains approximately 8,000 Works, whose subjects range from labor legislation to ghost towns. Subscriptions to various newspapers and maga- zines also enable students to find current informa- tion, as well as to catch up on the latest fashion news. Another distinctive feature of the Resource Cen- ter is the Social Science Lab. This room, separated from the main library by sliding glass doors, contains 1,489 books concerning history and closely related subjects. The Social Science Lab was designed to give stu- dents additional information on specialized, as Well as general, topics. Mitchell's library staff is made up of three librari- ans, Mrs. Mabel Alley, Mrs. Mary Johnson, Mrs. Ruby Shouse, and thirteen students assistants. RESOURCE CENTER ACCENTS RESEARCH PROVIDING AN ATMOSPHERE that encourages learning, Mitchell students make use of the Resource Center.

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MEMBERS OF THE administrative staff are seated: Mr. A. C. Erickson, assistant superintendent of schools in charge of business servicesg Mr. Thomas B. Doherty, super- intendent of schoolsg Dr. Arthur R. Olson, deputy superin- tendentg Mr. Charles M. Day, administrative assistant to the superintendent. STANDING: Mr. Eugene R. Hertzke, administrative assistant in personnelg Mr. Robert L. Davis, assistant superintendent of schools in charge of personnel. MAURICE BAKER DEDICATES MITCHELL Mr. Maurice Baker, president of the Board of Education, delivered the formal address of the dedi- cation of General William Mitchell High School on November 4, 1965. Referring to Mitchell High School, Mr. Baker said that the finished product and its potential must be evaluated on the basis of what it has done for the complete school system. We can give our children the best there isf' The response came from Mr. Thomas Doherty, superintendent of schools. He stated, Education is the essence of America, and freedom of democracy receives its greatest expression in schools. Education is the very secret of our survivalf, Mr. Doherty said. He also emphasized Mitchell's motto of Look to the Future with We rnust acquire the per- sonal skills to meet life's work. We must build our hopes for the future on the knowledge of the past. General William Mitchell High School has been planned with the idea in mind of individual study. A citation given Mitchell by the Association of School Administrators said, Flexible teaching spaces, seminar and conference rooms, teacher work areas, and study carrels for individual pupils are outstand- ing features of this school plantf' This new innovation in study techniques is unique to Colorado Springs, schools as is the Scott Carpenter Planetarium used not only by Mitchell students but also by all the other schools in the district. New to the administrative staff this year are Mrs. Frances Jenkins, Mr. Chet Meyering, and Mr. Harry Lujan. They join Miss Ruth Mitchell and Mr. Joseph Tockman as secondary supervisors. SUPERVISORS ARE, SEATED: Mr. Joseph Tockman, Mrs. Frances Jenkins, Mr Chester Meyering. Standing: Miss Ruth Mitchellg Mr. Harold Threlkeld, director of secondary educationg Mr. Henry Lujan. MEMBERS OF THE School Board are seated: Mr. Harlan L. Ochs, Mr. Grant H. Winne, Mr. Virgil F. Justis. STANDING: Dr. William T. Greer, President Maurice G. Baker, Superin- tendent of Schools Thomas B. Doherty.

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FILMS BRING FOREIGN PLACES TO MITCHELL Social science, languages, and the humanities courses come alive for Mitchell students by means of films, records, and tape recordings. Under the supervision of Mr. Frederick W. South- ern, the Audio-Visual Department provides necessary equipment for an increased understanding of subjects through sight and sound. Students are responsible for the operation and care of all equipment in the Audio-Visual Department and throughout the school. Various equipment, such as the overhead pro- jectors, have become an essential part of teaching in- struction. ln conjunction with the A.V. Department is the Photography Department. Also headed by Mr. South- ern, the photographers are used by many student or- ganizations and publications to capture memorable events of the year. Future photographers are taught how a camera works from the production of the film in the factor- ies, to the developing of the proofs, to the enlarging and final printing of the pictures in the photography class. CHUCKLING OVER THE damage they do to yearbook pictures, Pat Kelly and Larry Watson enlarge a proof.