Colton Union High School - Crimson and Gold Yearbook (Colton, CA)

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Schoolboard Meets Many New Problems Despite vigorous efforts on the part of the school board, Colton Unified School District suffered the effects of the third consecutive schooi bond failure. As a result of these failures further development in the planning and building of new school facilities was halted. Regardless of these set- backs the school board, headed by new superintendent Dr. Gerald Smith, scheduled another bond election for June 12, 1970. The school board was hopeful in an affirmative result in this election. Encouraging and supporting the students of C.H.S. Mr. Charles H. Jordan, principal, was responsible for the total operation of the school. The Principal ' s numerous Adminis- trative responsibilities included being directly responsible for all faculty members. Mr. Jordan worked closely with de- partment heads in curriculum planning and the placement of faculty members. He also planned tine school budget and made out the master schedule. Vice-Principal of Students, Mr. Eugene Case, spent most of his time handling disciplinary problems. He was also ad- visor to Boy ' s Forum and The American Field Service and worked closely with the P.T.S.A. Mr. Eugene Balke, Vice- Principal of Activities, was responsible for all Associated Student Body activities including dances, elections, and athletic events. Mr. Balke could be found supervising the campus and listening to students ' problems. In charge of the supervision of counselors and the student attendance rec- ords was Ina-Marie McCourtney, Coordinator of Student Services. Her job included pupil registration and scheduling, state testing, and coordinating the citizenship system. Blossom George, Assistant Superintendent

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Administrative Plan Benefits Students The administration, proving to play a vital role in the students ' academic life, dedicated much time and effort to revising administrative systems. A new counseling system of- fered the counselors more time to work with individuals. The number of counselors was increased to six with one secretary serving every two counselors. The alphabetical system, which replaced the grade-level system, was used to determine the counselors. An increase in the number of counselors reduced the student-counselor ratio, enabling them to work more closely with their students. Having previously taught Spanish classes, Mr. Lopez be- gan his first year as a counselor. Outside of his counseling responsibilities he dedicated his time to communicating with students on campus. Mr. Lopez was also an active sponsor of U.M.A.S. Mr. Ashmore and Mrs. Herrington returned to counseling after a year in other departments. Mr. Ashmore was in charge of an experimental Career Planning Center, aiding students in choosing future vocations. Mrs. Herring- ton worked as the Director of Student Records, a job includ- ing keeping track of student grades, transcripts, and testings. Mrs. Williams, Miss Neafsey, and Mrs. Leroy remained as counselors this year with a new group of students under the alphabetical system. The attendance system was changed to more strictly en- force attendance and to cut down on truancies. Mrs. Her- nandez was a new addition to the attendance staff. She re- corded attendance on special cards provided by the district. The Records Office was added this year to record needed information. Mrs. Letterly headed this department. Counselo Betty Ma