Casa Grande Union High School - Cougar Yearbook (Casa Grande, AZ)

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Mr. Brown Directs Seniors Busy Year MR. ARTHUR A. BROWN, principal of Casa Grande Union High School, received his Bache- lor of Arts at Iowa Universitx and his Master of Arts at Ari- zona State College, and beean teaching in Iowa. Since then he has taught in Minnesota. Illinois, and Oregon before coming to Casa Grande, and has been in- structor in athletics and social studies. He is head sponsor of the senior class and co-sponsor of the Student Council. Also Mr. Brown is a member of the Elks Lodge, and is a past vice-president of the Lions Club. We wish to ex- press our gratitude and thanks for a splendid job. Mr. Brown spends many a busy day in the office, helping stu- dents and teachers alike. Every morning in the office Mr. Brown is seen conferring with and helping the students. - 12 -

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Mr. Curtis lends a helping hand and manages school affairs. Mr. Curlis Shoulders Load For Eleventh Year MR. LOREN S. CURTIS obtained his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from the University of Arizona and began teaching in Parker. Two years later he became principal of Marana High School, where he also coached: and for the past eleven years he has led CGUHS as superintendent. He is also co- sponsor of the Student Council. Mr. Curtis also holds the office of President of Kiwanis. served on the state committee of the North Central Association of Secondary Schools, a member of the executive board of the Arizona Interscholastic Asso- ciation. a member of the Elks Lodge, and is Secretary-Treasurer of the Salt River Valley Secondary School and Principals Association. Our many thanks go to this wonderful man who directs Casa Grande Union High School. 11

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Robert Plunkett Meads Guidance Activities Pictured at the right is Mr. Robert Plunkett, Vocational Guidance Advisor, who holds a B.A. and M.A. from the University of Colorado. As head of the Guidance De- partment, Mr. Plunkett helps students choose their careers, counsels those with personal and family problems, and gives many informational tests. For seven years Mr. Plunkett was head of the English and speech and drama depart- ments, while coaching JV basketball. When not in the Guidance Office, he spends his valuable time being spon- sor of Student Council. Key Club, and senior class. Out- side of CGUHS he is a mem- ber of the Kiwanis Club, and has a life membership in the National Education Association among others. “When I was a boy I met a man who traveled the forty- eight states and got the desire to do the same.” Recently he added the last one to the list. We wish to thank him for all the many contributions he has made toward our welfare.