William Penn High School - Tatler Yearbook (York, PA)

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-f l O. Meredith Parry Principal Dr. Parry, as principal of William Penn, is charged with the enforcement of all rules and regulations prescribed by the Superintendent of Schools and the School Board as they pertain to this building. He is responsible for the education of all public school students of senior high age residing in the York City School District, aided by the teachers, he must therefore keep pro- per records of attendance, enrollment and budget. The principal is also re- sponsible for the supervision of the work of all professional employees un- der school contract, for matters per- taining to discipline and for the order- ing of books and supplies, All such records are forwarded to the Superin- tendent's Office. Oscar A. Delle Assistant Principal lt is the general responsibility of the Assistant Principal to work alongside the Principal for educational improve- ment. More specific functions include: performing the duties of School Treas- urer, scheduling which includes in- dividual schedules for students and teachers, a master schedule and a room utilization schedule plus adjust- ment of such when necessary, Mr. Delle also supervises arrangements for graduation, class standing, individual honors and preparation of report cards. Many-splendored the job may not always be, but many-faceted it surely is.

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mentation of educational proiects A-t-i....,.,.,,, Woodrow W. Brown Superintendent of Schools The primary responsibilities of Dr. ers are those that involve educational re- search, which includes gathering and in- terpreting data related to program personnel of the School District of the City of York, and the initiation and imple- ported by federal funds. The Board of School Directors con- sists of nine members who are elected for six year terms. They meet at least once a month to tackle questions concerning York City School District. Row One: Mr. John Bortner, Mr. Dale Line- baugh, Miss L, Jeanette Krone, Mr. George Klinedinst, Row Two: Mr, Gerald Sichelstiel, Mr. Jere Thomas, Mr. Russell Chapman, Mr. Robert Bowers, Mr. Ralph Runkle. 14 As Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Woodrow W. Brown's duties are many and varied. He recommends, after due conferences with personnel concerned, courses of study to be followed and appropriate textbooks to be purchased. The nomination for election by the Board of all professional personnel is also his responsibility, he then assigns positions to those elected. Reports of the budget and the conditions in the schools are made regularly by Dr. Brown to the Board. Each year the Superintendent is required to submit a summarized report concerning the progress and problems of the York City Schools to the Board of School Directors. Sow- s and sup- Luther B. Sowers Director of Research and Federal Projects Charles H. Walters Assistant Superintendent of Schools The Assistant Superintendent is em- powered to Oct in place of the Super- intendent when the Superintendent is absent. His specific duties include in- terviewing all candidates for positions in the school district, supervising cur- riculum programs and methods of in- struction, and directing Special Serv- ices for students. Dr. Walters is under direct supervision by the Board of School Directors and the Superintend- ent.

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Administrative Assistant George F. Porter This Four-man Team . . . Keeps York High's administrative machinery running smoothly. Bernard F. Figlock II Acting Administrative Assistant George Dotzel Jr, Home ond School Visitor Edmund Waleski Director ot Athletics 16 if