Oregon City High School - Hesperian Yearbook (Oregon City, OR)

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WE BELIEVE -LEADERS SHOW THE WAY ith the resignation of Principal Dale Potts in 1976-1977, the search for a new Principal and administrative reorganization became the priority points of business at OCHS. The new face in the principal's chair became that of Mr. Don Tank, who left his principalship at Newberg High School to come to OC. Mr. Tank is a studied, serious man with a calm and very diplomatic aire about him. Mr. Tank is a firm believer in the We Believe philosophy which has pervaded itself throughout this year, and he feels that Oregon City can be one of the best high schools in the state. Administratively, many changes took place. Former Vice-Principal Ralph Teters left his post to become a teacher in the English Department. Mr. Randy McMichael remained as a Vice-Principal, but Mr. Teter's V.P. shoes were filled by Mr. Barry Rotrock. In the counseling department, Mr. lim Perkin left his position as counselor to become the OCHS activities director, while a new counselor, Mrs. jean DuPere, took over as the junior counselor. The unpopular role of campus supervisor was taken over this year by Mr. Brad Smith, a former OC student himself. Last year's supervisor, Tim Tutty, returned to full time teaching. Controversial decisions marked this year's new administration. Students came to school to find the campus, open for years, had been closed, and that smoking was not allowed and that this rule would be strictly enforced. Perhaps, though, the biggest controversy surrounded the school board. In a series of bizarre events, Rex Nicoud, Ted Anderson and Ron Koppang all resigned, renounced their resignations and came back. Then Mr. Nicoud resigned again permanently. This created quite a turmoil which has been smoothed out. One pleasant improvement in the administration is the ease of which one can get in to see someone in the administration. All the administrators have adopted the open door policy. If you have a gripe, just walk into the office and ask to see Mr. Tank or Mr. Rotrock or whomever you wish. lf they are not busy, they'll sit down and talk out your problem and try to find a solution. 1 1Mr. Rotrock helps out in the office while students wait patiently. 2District office personnel invited school staffs to view the new addition to the district office. Dr. Terry Lindquist visits over cookies and punch with Principal Don Tank and Activities Director lim Perkin. 2 134 Administration. School Board, District Office