Balboa High School - Zonian Yearbook (Balboa, Canal Zone Panama)

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,- ...Qtek Calmer A. Batalden-takes time out to explain drawing techniques to two of his students This year, 91 teachers made up the entire faculty staff of Balboa High School. These teachers came to BHS from many different parts of the country and had varied backgrounds to offer. Each one played a vital part in the life of every student at BHS. They taught and we learned, and we shall know the meaning of it all in the many years to come. MR. ANDERSON-Industrial Arts Mr. Anderson's hometown is Lindsburg, Kansas. He received a B.S. and M.S. from Kansas State Teacher's College where he maiored in Industrial Arts, and also studied Science and Social Studies. He has taught in Kansas and North Carolina and now teaches Industrial Arts at both Balboa and Cristobal High, Three of his main interests are shop work, boating and fishing. MR. ANDERSON-Physical Education Coach Anderson attended the State University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, and was born in Mason City, lovva. While attending the University he maiored in Physical Education and Health Education, and minored in Political Science, Physiology and Eng- lish. Before teaching here, Coach Anderson taught Health and Phys. Ed. at Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin. Some of his hobbies are fishing and hunting, and he is the sponsor of the Lettermen's Club and our football coach. MISS ARMlJOf5panish 9-I Miss Armiio received her B.A. at the University of New Mexico and her M.A. at the University of Wisconsin and New Mexico Highlands University. She was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico. MISS AYCOCKfSpanish 9-I Miss Aycock maiored in Romance Languages and minored in Education. She received her B.A. at the University of North Carolina and her M.A. at Columbia University. She has taught Spanish at Rocky Mount High School in her hometown in North Carolina, at Cristobal High, and now here at Balboa. Her main interests are swimming and travel. She is the sponsor of the Future Nurses of America. MR. BANASICK- Biology Mr, Banasick is especially well known for being the sponsor of the Science Club at BHS. In his spare time he enioys reading, writing Cshort stories and novelsl, research and gun collecting. He attended West Virginia University where he earned his B.S. in Science Education, History and Social Studies, and his M.A. in Science Education and Sociology. He has also attended Har- vard and Yale Universities as well as a number of other schools. Mr. Banasick's hometown is Scottdale, Pennsylvania. MR. BATALDEN--Mech., Arch., and Eng. Drawing Mr. Batalden attended Bradley University where he earned his B.S., and Pennsylvania State University where he earned his M.S. degree. He also studied at the University of Chicago, Stanford, and the University of Oslo in Norway. During his college years he maiored in Engineering Drawing and Industrial and Vocational Education Administration. Building houses is his hobby, and he is spon- sor of the Slide Rule Club. MR. BELDUS-World History Mr. Beldus is the Drives Committee sponsor of BHS. He has taught at BHS for two years, and previously taught at North Central High School for five years. Mr. Beldus attended Indiana University, maioring in Social Studies, Economics and History. He earned a B.S. in Business and an M.A.T. in Social Studies. Indiana- polis, Indiana, is Mr. Beldus' hometown. In his spare time he en- ioys weight lifting, mountain climbing and cycling. MR. BETTLE-Elementary typing Mr. Bettle has attended nine different colleges. He received his B.A. from Montana State University and his M.A. from the University of Oregon. He is a candidate for his Ph.D. at the University of Texas. He has had rnaiors in Business Administra- tion, Social Studies, and Educational Administration, with minors in English, Math, Economics, History, Law, and Physics. He is the Treasurer of the Student Association at BHS. MRS. BISSETT-Spanish IO and II Mrs. Bissett's hometown is Birmingham, Alabama. She re- Carrol F, Anderson Ross E. Anderson Gertrude Armiio Claude M. Aycock tix i

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BH Behind the Scene Our school after hours .qw We can be proud that our High School was always so clean, but the credit for this must rightfully go to those fellows behind the scenes. Every day this year our custodians worked hard to keep BHS looking fresh and clean. We, the students of BHS, say thanks to these people: Achurra, C., Alvaro, R., Atherly, H., Banista, L., Bethancourt, P., Brown, A., Cabal, F., Ceville, L., Earle, W., Fernardo, S., Forde, E., Galastica, M., Garibaldo, P., Gomez, S., Hawkins, S., Hunt, R., Lopez, G., Murray, J., Perez, E., Pinagos, F., Pineda, T., Ramos, J., Rodriguez, M., Sherwood, N., Stephens, A., Waller, B., Welch, A. You have helped make Balboa High School a school to be proud of, and you have done your fob well. Guardian of the boys' gym baskets ftti. it www f':yc,N,?-,. ,.., :Wu ' '- gf V 1, ,I rn! fx B 'ii'

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ceived her A.B. from Howard College in Birmingham and her M.R.E. degree from the Womans Missionary Union Training School. She is interested in church work, boating and writing, and is the sponsor of the Future Teachers of America. MR. BONDURANT-Algebra l Mr. Bondurant, well known as the assistant S.A. sponsor, was born in Reedsville, North Carolina, and attended Duke University. He studied Mathematics and Economics for his A.B. degree, and Education and Political Science for his M.Ed. He is interested in all sports and reading. SGT. BRlDGESvROTC Prior to teaching at BHS, Sgt. Bridges taught Military Science at Ouachita Baptist College in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. His home- town is Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and fishing is his main hobby. MISS BRIGHAM-English ll and IIIAA Miss Brigham was born on New Year's Eve in Battle Creek, Michigan. She attended Battle Creek College where she received her B.A., and Columbia University where she received her M.A. She also studied at Stanford University. She is interested in Mexico, and is Publicity Agent for BHS. MR. BROWN--English l and lAA, Journalism Mr. Brown's hometown'is Canutillo, Texas. He has taught school at several schools in Texas, as well as the Canal Zone College. He attended the University of Washington where he earned his B.A. in Journalism. He also attended the University of New Mexico where he received his M.A., and Colorado State College. Mr. Brown is the sponsor of the Parrakeet and an of- ficial timer at football and basketball games. He enioys reading, writing, swimming and traveling, Ronald E. Cappon-keeps an eye on his students while sitting in the back of the room. . . W. .V I . John A. Banasick David J. Beldus George J. Bettle Ruby M. Bissett Wesley E. Bonduranr Sgt. Milton J. Bridges Mary S. Brigham Frederick S. Brown Stewart J. Brown Clinton C. Carney, Jr.