Alameda High School - Acorn Yearbook (Alameda, CA)

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DEDICATIQ In dedicating this ACORN to Mr. William G. Paden, the staff and the high school community pay tribute to a name conspicuous in the history of public education in California. YVhile he has spent almost his entire professional career in Alameda, as principal and superintendent, Mr. Padens abilities have been recognized both statewide and nationally. For twenty-seven years he has served as our Superin- tendent of Schools. During this period, the Alameda school system has grown greatly in physical equipment, enrollment and scholastic achievement. Indeed, Mr. Paden may confidently know that he has delivered to his successor one of the most efficient, well-organized and excellent school systems in the state-if not in the entire nation. Mr. Paden is a man of exceptional versatility. His knowledge of educational principles and practices is matched by his knowledge of history, and he posseses professional knowledge of the law. His interests are universal. The great outdoors with its mountains and deserts draws him, people, with their love and tradition, fascinate himAfand he mingles among the great and the obscure with equal ease. Mr. Paden's opinions and judgments are sought by those in high office. Complex problems simplify at the impact of his keen mind, and his alertness is a constant stimulant to those about him. He loves life. In appreciation for Mr. Paden's service to the high school during his administra- tive years, and with the genuine expression of happy days to him for the future, we dedicate this annual to him. May he continue to enjoy his years ahead in the satisfying knowledge of having done a great work.