South Pasadena High School - Copa de Oro Yearbook (South Pasadena, CA)

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MR, VURREST FOUTS MISS MARGARET LAUER Vxw-Prrm1p.xl C,wunwlm' COUNSELOR Q 3 O INIRS. LORA GEORGE MR. GEORGE C. JORDAN Counselor Cuumclur

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DR. ELMER ERICKSON Principal MR. LAURENCE HARPER Superintendent ADMI ISTRA TORS South Pasadena High School is exceptionally proud of the line leadership of the administrators and counselors this year. A school is only as successful as those who lead it, and we are indeed fortunate in having such capable administrative leaders. Mr. Laurence Harper, superintendent of the South Pasadena city schools, directs the general policy of our school, collahorating with our principal, Dr. Elmer tl. Erickson. Dr. Erickson is not only con- cerned with the immediate administrative matters ol the school. but is also engaged in promoting good public relations with our community. Mr. liorrest Fouts, vice-principal, came to South Pasadena from Fredonia, Kansas, where he was prin- cipal of a school for three years. The dean of girls. Miss Margaret Lauer, is as- sisted by Mrs. Lora George, who also teaches Eng- lish. Mr. George C. jordan is serving as boys' coun- selor. Each year the counselors supervise the Iowa Testing Program. covering the entire student body. Mr. Fonts and Miss Lauer head the Boys' and Girls' Leagues, respectively. Besides being engaged in the many responsibilities concerned with the programming and graduation preparations, Miss Lauer and Mr. jordan organized College Day, when students had the opportunity to listen to the representatives of various colleges. On Career Day, in March, the students learned about their chosen vocations from visiting speakers. Espee is indebted to the administration for the wonderfully successful year of 1953-5.1.

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FACULTY Our South Pasadena faculty club is one of the most active teachers' associations in Southern California. Not only do they meet once a month for business meetings, but they also plan various activities throughout the year. Miss Marian Warren, U.S. history and government teacher, is heading the Faculty Club this year as presidentg senior literature and composition instructor, Miss Minnie Ruth Dexter, is aiding Miss Warren as vice-president of the Faculty Club. Mr. Donald Phippin, in charge of the print shop, is serving this year as treasurer, and Miss Helen Graf- fen, working with Miss Vivian Atherton as the girls' gym instructor, is secretary. In charge of social events, which are planned for each month throughout the year. is Mrs. Annabelle Erickson. Mrs. Doris Severtson is heading the committee this year for the planning of the faculty meetings, which are held once a month for business matters. Miss Helen Reese, courtesy chairman, sees that visitors to our school are to feel that they are always welcome. The salary committee is under the direction of Mr. james Carpenter, and Miss Helen Burr is serving as the chairman of the professional committee. The social events planned for each month are attended either by the South Pasadena High School Faculty Club or the entire South Pasadena School District Association, which includes all faculties. In September a swimming party, which was immensely enjoyed by all, was held at Mr. Wayne Steimles house, and in October a steak bar- beque held in the Arroyo Seco Park was the center of much fun. A progressive Christmas dinner and party was ac- claimed a perfect way of celebrating the Christmas holdiays. As well as participating together in activities as a club, the factulty members are kept very busy fulfilling their duties and responsibilities as teachers. South Pasadena is proud to welcome the many members of the faculty new to the teaching staff this year. Taking the place of Mr. Richard O, Wilson as speech and dramatics coach is Mr. Robert Tewksbury. Mrs. May Larsen is replacing Miss Ruth Richardson in the English Qcontinued on page llj ALBERT ADAMS ROMA ANDERSON Music Art HELEN BURR JAMES CARPENTER Spanish Mathematics VIVIAN ATHERTON ELIZABETH BERLOT Physical Education English ELMER H. CROOK LORRAINE DAVIS English, journalism Clothing