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

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, 3 1 X. H vs uf It lo' 3Don Tank-Principal 5THE SCHOOL BOARD: Mike 4Barry Rotrock-Vice Principal, Gerkman-Chairman, Ron Kopang, Administrative Services Chuck Hudson, Mike Schnell. 6Randy McMichael-Vice Principal, 8DISTRICT OFFICE ADMINISTRATION: Instructional Services Richard Anderson-Assistant 7Iim Perkin-School Activities Director Superintendent Instruction, Dr. Terry 9Brad Smith-Campus Supervisor Lindquist-Assistant Superintendent Secondary Education, Dr. Edwin Ditto-Superintendent of Schools, District 62. Administration, School Board, District Office 0 'I35

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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

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MR. HlTE'S DEATH SAQDENS MANY n February of 1978, Oregon City suffered a major loss which will be felt for many years to come. Mr. Ron Hite, friend to all who knew him, passed away. He was English department chairman, and staff member for 16 years. Mr. Ron Hite was many things to those who knew him, a teacher and a friend, a musician and a scholar, a father and a husband. If ever there was a source of creative energy at OCHS, it could not have equalled the output of Mr. Hite. Shortly after Mr. Hite's untimely death, Mr. Perkins commented, Mr. Hite was the greatest teacher l have ever known in my 21 years of education. He was an example of true combination of intellect and caring for the students' best interests. Mr. Hite was instrumental to the school administration, as he totally reorganized the English curriculum. He was an extreme intellectual and was always looking for new ideas to modify courses. He was always willing to learn from others as he was totally aware of his environment, said Mr. lack Barber, a friend of Mr. Hite's, and head of the Fine Arts Department. A scholarship was awarded in Hite's honor. 136 0 English 5 NEVER