Pacific High School - Pacificana Yearbook (San Bernardino, CA)

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Joe Page One of the busiest coaches on campus this year was Joe Page. He has been teaching for five and one-half years. Having graduated from San Diego State College and receiving his bachelor of arts degree, he was co-head track coach and head JV football coach. He was also an AAU high-jumper. Grace Peterson Grace Peterson has been teaching for thirty- three years since her graduation from the Uni- versity of Colorado. She taught social studies and was a counselor this year. Mrs. Peterson was a sponsor of the Horizon Club. She was responsible for much ground duty, and helped to stop much of the disturbance during lunch. Miriam Serfass Miriam Serfass graduated from the Univer- sity of California at Berkeley with great distinction and her bachelor of arts degree. An English instructor at Pacific. Mrs. Serfass was also the sponsor of Debuts, a girls ' service club. Last summer she attended the University of Redlands where she worked toward her master ' s degree. Baxley Thames Baxley Thames has taught school for twelve years since his graduation from Louisiana State University. There he earned his master of arts degree and worked towards his doctor- ate degree. Mr. Thames sponsored the Rotary Wheel Club. In the community, he was a mem- ber of the Masonic Order. Last Summer Mr. Thames studied at the University of California. Jessie Totten Jessie Totten graduated from Oregon State University with her bachelor ' s degree and has taught school for eight years. On campus she was the sponsor of Hi Tri and the Sophomore Girls ' Athletic Association. She also owned a horse and sponsored the Riders of the Purple Sage. 29

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Dick Lambreclit Dick Lambrecht attended Denver Univer- sity, Montana State Graduate School, and received a scholarship to a Catholic university at Washington, D.C. He sponsored the Astronomy Club this year. Last summer the English instructor studied at the University of Redlands. In the community, Mr. Lam- brecht belonged to the Sierra Club. Jerry Narramore A graduate from the Colorado State College of Education , Jerry Narramore has been teaching for ten years. Teacher of wood shop and drafting, he was the top bridge player on the faculty. Mr. Narramore continued his studies at Claremont last summer. Bill Neel Bill Neel has been teaching for seventeen years since his graduation from the Missouri School of Mines. He received a bachelor of sciences degree in chemical engineering. Mr. Neel was head coach of the baseball team. He was also assistant football coach. Mr. Neel is a member of the SBTA. Leslie Nielsen Very active around campus was Les Nielsen, one of the art instructors. Since he came to Pacific, he has been the advisor for the Pacifi- cana. He received his bachelor of arts degree from San Diego State College, and he also studied there last summer. He was sponsor of Sebians and belonged to the AFT. He was also founder of Umlauts and the only living ex- president of the club. Eunice Overbey Formerly at San Bernardino High School, Eunice Overbey attended Columbia University and earned her master of arts degree. She was Pacific ' s scholarship chairman and taught psy- chology. Miss Overbey was a member of the Uptown B.P.W. and the A.A.U.W. When asked how long she had been teaching, she replied, . . . one hundred and four years!!!! 28

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1959: With effort marked achieve raent These 23 teachers have attained high hon- ors both in education and in the commu- nity. Two have received scholarships; the National Science Foundation Scholarship; and one earned a Fulbright Scholarship to study in Germany. One coach was named CBL Football Coach of the Year in 1958. John Balir John Bahr attended UCLA, and earned his master ' s degree. Since then he has taught for fifteen years. At Pacific Mr. Bahr was a weld- ing instructor and taught industrial math. This year he sponsored the Pirate skin-diving club, Neptune ' s Pirates. Mr. Bahr was active in the Boy Scouts. Mary Bowe Mary Bowe has been teaching for four years since her graduation from the University of Denver. She taught typing and shorthand, valuable courses for business majors. Also Miss Bowe sponsored the Better Business Club, a helpful organization to secretarial students. Mary Broadliurst Mary Broadhurst graduated from Ohio State University with a master ' s degree in English. She has taught for four years. Last fall she attended the sophomore campout and became acquainted with many new students. During the year, she was seen in several rallies. Doug Brooks Assistant football coach, Doug Brooks, graduated from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor of arts degree. Last summer he attended Los Angeles State College; he worked toward his master ' s degree. Mr. Brooks was a member of the San Bernardino Teachers ' Association. N 30