Freshmen Counselor Fun Facts
What is your counselor's favorite color?
Ms. McNaughton - Blue
Mrs. Buford-Howell - Purple
Name 1 reason why you would come see your school counselor
Answers include but are not limited to:
Troubles with academics, troubles with friends, upsetting situation outside of school, to share good news, questions about college
What is the school mascot?
Red Hawk
Where is the counseling office located?
2nd floor in the same hallway as Social Studies
How long does it take your counselor to get to Marist every day?
Ms. McNaughton- 30 minutes
Mrs. Buford-Howell- 15 minutes
School counselors work with students in 3 different domains.
Name 1 of these domains.
Academic, Social/ Emotional, College/ Career
What year did Marist open?
1963
What is 1 way that you can contact your counselor?
Email, Canvas message, Call, Come to the office
How many years has your counselor worked at Marist?
This is the 2nd school year for both Mrs. Buford-Howell and Ms. McNaughton
School counselors work with students as well as other adults in the school community.
Name 1 other person that a school counselor might work with.
How many students are in the class of 2025?
~350?
Where can you find your counselors email address?
On the Marist website under "School Counseling Department"
Mrs. Buford-Howell = BufordHowell.Tasia@marist.net
Ms. McNaughton = mcnaughton.robyn@marist.net
Who is our principal?
Mrs. Dunneback
When are counselors available to meet?
Before/ after school, or during lunch/ study hall.
Scheduling an appointment before you come is great, but not necessary in an emergency situation.
What does your counselor love most about being a school counselor?
Ms. McNaughton- Celebrating successes with students
Mrs. Buford-Howell- Building meaningful relationships with students
What is the name of the prayer that we say every day at Marist?
The Memorare
What is said in the counseling office, usually stays in the counseling office.
Name 1 situation where a counselor would have to break confidentiality.
You are hurting yourself
Someone is hurting you
You plan to hurt someone else