Catalina High School - Torch Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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Able Administration, Board trives for Improvement f5f'? ADMINISTRATION-Hugh V. Summers, business manager, Dr. Robert Morrow, superintendent of schools, Irene Erickson, assistant superintendent, elementary education, Charles A. Carson, associate superintendent, Dr. Thomas L. Lee, assistant superintendent, sec- ondary education. I ,N rr R VVe all appreciate strongly the duty that is en- trusted to us by the people, and we will do all there is in our power to make the education in Tucson the best possiblef' Civic-minded leaders compose the School Board and Administration of District-Number one. These groups are constantly striving to improve the education offered in Arizonais largest school district. Elected by the Tucson voters, the unpaid members of the School Board give freely of their time and effort in the interest of todayis youth. The Board formulates board policies and is responsible for everything that goes on within the district. It consists of five members sewing staggered terms. The School Board meets often in order to keep the legislation of current interest. Superintendent Robert D. Morrow and his adminis- trative staff carry out the policies laid down by the School Board. They manage the schools with an eye out for their growth and betterment. They are continually revising the preferred curriculum to meet the pace of this moving, searching generation. The Tucson Public Schools and Catalina High School are obligated to these civic-minded leaders for their constant endeavors in up-grading education. Members of the School Board of District Number One-Mr. jacob C. Amevik, secretary, Dr. Delbert L. Secrist, presidentg and Dr Fruchthendler, Mr. Norval H. Iasper, Mrs. Nan E. Lyons, Myrtle William G. Pistor, clerk.

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Unlimited educational opportunities are offered to the students of Catalina, due to the excellent teachers, a wide and varied curriculum and modern plant facili- ties, combined with the students desire and initiative to learn. Our comprehensive educational program this year added several new specialized courses. One of the newest modern devices used for teach- ing this year was the television set, which was fa- vorable to both faculty and students. Honors English, in the senior year, gives exceptional students a chance to advance into higher levels in this subject. Two new courses introduced to Catalina were college level biolo- gy and humanities. Illinois math and honors chemistry were also continued this year. Formal education is of vital importance, but equally important is the education of life itself. For life,s experiences are the greatest of all. KJ!! .4 415.1 Teaching, counseling and being prexy of the Tucson Education Assn. keeps Chester Parks busy. A ff 2 if L., . 3 -i 1 i f..!f'i.4fi' ..f A ' , A- gd' gr, ky. P-., w- , , Y ri ' , iv, fl 3- ' My. I There goes another record! . . . as ace runner John Donner As the globe spins AFS semi-finalists Eve Crzybowski, Melanie 0105565 the finishing line at ameet. Robertson, Ester Rudis and john Hiatt wonder if they'll be chosen.

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7 K 4, 1 N y ,., salt, 1 , lyhk VVLN Q fi Seated at his desk in his office, Rollin T. Gridley is carrying out one small part of the very important responsibilities that beholds his of the many varied duties as principal. The desk job is only a office at Catalina. Principal Rollin T. Gridley's job is one of and for the students. Whatever he does has a great bearing on every student attending Catalina. He is indeed a step in the search of this searching generation. Mr. Gridley plans and carries through the school life. This hard and detailing job ranges from heading the care of the school building to working in the area of parent-teacher relationships. As principal, he is di- rectly responsible for the administration and instruc- tional program of the school, the coordination of all faculty meetings, the preparation of the school budget, and the administration of student Welfare programs. In spite of these numerous responsibilities, he still finds time to attend school functions. The gray-haired principal can be seen at all activities taking place after school. He is known for his enthusiastic support of Catalina in Whatever it does. , I am very proud of Catalina, and I hope it will continue to uphold its high standardsf' states Principal R. T. Gridley. The fact that Catalina is considered one of the top high schools in the nation is evidence of the end product of hard work and incentive. PrincipaI's Position Gne 'Of and For' the Students Appointment to be made? Mrs. Lillian Leonard is 'the person to see As principal's secretary, her day is full of such jobs. ,f.,,, . f. iin' 'L .iiirt a '.tl v ' i.iA 151' ',,' :v15,QQf5 fllf . rset ,Q .-i. f- If A