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

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, ,AE Q,- Q JV 'A 13-C, K u..f,3,l :A fjws'-Ps Nlr. Thomas Howerton Dean of Boys IVIrs. Marjorie Girard i Dean of omg i Nlr. Arvel Ricketts Evaluator and Counselor ,W ,nun Mr. Charles Gaul Btisiness Manager and S.O. Sponsor

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Mitchell Adapts to Needs of Modular Scheduling To meet the more specific needs of modular scheduling and an increased enrollment, plans were drawn up by architect Lemar Kelsey and Mitchell's administration to remodel much of the academic wing and construct needed lecture halls and small group rooms. The building plans were submitted for the ap- proval ofthe school board in September of the 1968 school year, so that the changes could be included as part of the schoolebond issue. These changes and additions were begun in May and completed in No- vember at a total cost of SB260,000. Remodeling plans for the school included 151 new lockers, enlargements of four of the five resource centers, the creation of an arts resource center, and the division of most of the conventional size class rooms into small-group size. Most of the money alloted to Mitchell, however, was used to construct an addition to the north side of the building. This addition contains nine small-group rooms, two large-group lecture halls, and two small preparation areas for faculty use. This addition did much to relieve the crowded conditions prevalent throughout the school. il 4--X .X Mr. George Dalgleish Assistant Principal 'Wi' viii! Mr. Joseph Watsq Princif

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WK -J-- ' ri x . is sizzle Members ol the administrative staff are, seated, Dr. Calvin Frazier, deputy superintendent: Mr. Robert L. Davis, assistant superintendent. personnel services: Thomas B. Doherty, superin- tendent of schools: Mr- Hamid H, Th,-eikeid, director of secondary education. Standing: Mr. Charles Day. assistant superintendent. administrative services: Mr. Alfred C. Erickson, assist ant superintendent of business services. School Board Expands New Educational System Mr. Thomas B. Doherty, district superintendent, planned many new programs for the future of School District 11. These plans included the expansion of the 5 curriculum and school facilities to meet the demands of educational responsibilities and a growing stu- if dent body. Because of the bond passed in 1967, nineteen projects were under construction during the year. Among these projects were the construction of a new elementary school, remodeling of three junior high schools, and the renovation of Palmer and Mitchell high schools. A Future plans included additional rating and re- modeling of other schools throughout the district. Construction of a new senior high, junior high, and three elementary schools was planned. New policies were introduced by the administra- tive staff enabling the teachers to improve the quality of teaching, instead of the quantity of time spent with the students. During the 1968-69 school year the teachers were offered a chance to enrich their educational training while still teaching. An experimental program of team teaching was instituted to measure the achievement of the student when taught. by several teachers using i different methods- Members of the school board are, seated: Mr. Thomas B. Doherty, superin- tendent of school: President Morris G. Bakerg Mr. William Rudy. Standing: Dr. William T. Greer, Mr. Harlan L. Ochs: and Mr. John L, Wiman 7'9