Lake Oswego High School - Lakers Log Yearbook (Lake Oswego, OR)

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 ccjuainti parents with behoof f rocjruni Left lo right—Mrs. Alvin Lee, Dr. William Cusick, Mrs. Robert Ludwig, Mr. Harlan Nelson, Mrs. John Carter, Mrs. Everett Sundholm, Mrs. Lee Stidd. Five years ago Mr. William Ralston presided over the first L.O.H.S. P.-T.A. meeting. Continuing this traditional program during the 1955-56 year was Mr. Elbridge May. Mr. May planned and carried out his program with the help of the following people: first vice president, legislation, Mrs. Robert Ludwig; second vice president, publicity, Mrs. Everett Sundholm; third vice president, hospitality and room mothers, Mrs. Raymond Larson; recording secretary, Mrs. John Carter; treasurer, Mr. Harlan Nelson; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Lee Stidd; program chairman, Dr. William Cusick; and chairman-membership committee, Mrs. Everell Fowlks. Appropriately starting the year during the September meeting, Mr. Santee introduced Mr. Collins, who in turn introduced the new teachers. Following the theme of the “Getting Acquainted Meeting,” the parents new to the community were presented. In October each parent went through their student’s daily schedule. “Back to School Night” is always a big success. A striking personality, Mrs. Hoyt, spoke on the subject “We Like Teenagers” at the November meeting. Also on the agenda was a student panel. They talked about the different phases of school life. January’s program was of great interest to parents of juniors and seniors. Miss Barbey and Miss Cimino discussed colleges and scholarships. The band provided entertainment. February was the month for giving the parents a view of how the church, home, school, and community interrelate. Student government and activities were stressed during March by Mr. Pizzo. Concluding a rewarding year, the P.-T.A. elected and installed the officers to continue activities in the fall of 1956. M iss Cimino conducts a class of fascinated parents. A panel discusses the relationship of the home, school, church and community. 10

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MR. HAROLD SANTEE Mr. Santee, as superintendent, serves our school and community in many demanding capacities. Not only must he decide the educational philosophy of our school, but it is his duty also to judge well the all-important people who must do the vital job of teaching. He must prepare the budget so that it meets the ever-rising costs of education and does not exceed our taxable revenues. He is the ambassador of good will between education and the public. An outstandingly tall, strong charactered man with a warm smile and an always ready helping hand is Mr. Santee. We are extremely fortunate that he has chosen our school. We arc grateful for the progress which we have made with his never-ceasing help. sdttitudeA MR. PAUL COLLINS Being the principal of a high school of high standings, such as Lake Oswego, requires a person who has had unique training and experience. The principal must know school law and educational philosophy; he must be a businessman, fluent speaker, politician, diplomat, and disciplinarian. Such a man we have in Mr. Paul Collins, principal of Lake Oswego High School. Mr. Collins came to Oswego from an executive position with the Oregon Education Association. Prior to that time, he had experience as a coach and as a vice principal. In addition to his duty here, he has the honor and privilege of serving on the governor's committee of curricular study. He is a man of boundless energy and high ideals. His straight from the shoulder talks to parents and students, and his ready consideration of their wishes have made them feel that parent and school must be a partnership, if the desired goals in education are to be obtained. This certainly is the kind of man that keeps a fine school such as ours running smoothly. 12