Griffiths Middle School - Arrow Yearbook (Downey, CA)

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A-'C Mr . Harold Henriksen Throughout his sixteen years with our school, Mr. Henriksen has been a friend of student and teacher alike. He is the one a student turns to when a friend's advice is needed. He has been attendance supervisor, math teacher, and for the past two years, he has counseled the class of l968. We also dedicate this eflrrow to you, Mr. Henriksen. Mr. Henriksen appears pensive as he Waits for eager cafeteria lunchers to enter his noon-time domain. Mr. Henriksen counsels students even during snack. 5 5 vi 5

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Dedication For many years, one teacher at Griffiths junior High Who, in her varied interests and . talents, has stood out from the rest. Since i her first year with our school, Miss Helen 'rm Smith has been lmown to her student and LV' M .4 teacher friends as a very important person because of her help and her understanding. Miss Helen Smith Her favorite hobby, modern dancing, is probably her most important talent. In the past 14 years, the dance shows she has produced have been known throughout the district for their quality and the exceptional performances by her students of the dance . As a Girls' Physical Education teacher, her talents show through in physical abilities . Dancing is her specialty, but all other aspects of physical education are as important. She teaches her students what physical health really is . As a history teacher, she is more than an instructor. She is a kind and helpful person, who aspires to be a counselor some day. Thus We salute you, Miss Smith, and proudly dedicate this ARROW to you. a 'My y Ln ,LJ rx DEC' 'pw- l y - A lf-.QQ4 After teaching four classes of seventh grade history, Miss Smith hurries to the gym to change into something more comfortable. 4

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Barons Behind The cene 3 iBoard Gi 'Q-7? STANDING: fright to left, Merritt M. Yancey, Bruce Moore,. Dr. james R. Harvey, Hadley F. Morrison, H Lee Trafford. SEATED: Grace E. I-Iorney, Betty L. Kilpatrick, Dr. Charles J. Unice. Y li"Wm Mr. Ralph Welch Principal The Board of Education believes that our schools are dedicated to the challenge of equipping children with the knowledge necessary to Work and live successfully and provide leadership in a democratic society Mr. Welch is responsible for the administration and super- vision of the entire school, while Mr. Schieffelbine is responsible for the supervision of individual students. 6 Mr. Leonard Schieffelbine Vice -Principal 'Ss