Washington Union High School - Washingtonian Yearbook (Fresno, CA)

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ADMINISTRATION Every ship needs a captain, every nation needs a government, and we well know that every successful school needs a competent and efficient administrative system. Because of our hardfworking staff another success' ful year has been completed. Our principal, Mr. Rathbone, has constantly worked at a gradual en' largement program to meet the needs of a rapidly growing school. He and his associates have attended many conferences and conventions in order to obtain new ideas which might benefit the school. To this end he organized the first rural coordinating council in the nation. This group represents varif ous civic organizations of the community and act as an advisory group in connection with youth problems in our community. Qther members of the staff have also been constantly working for the im' provement of the school. Mrs. Morse, dean of girls, has been a kind and patient friend to all of us. Her services will be greatly missed next year. Pop Goold, dean of boys, has always been ready to give friendly, ex' perienced advice. Miss Knoles, director of curriculum plans the schedule of courses each year. To our administrative force, who have so willingly given us their assisf tance, we of the Senior Class bid farewell and extend our thanks for our many happy days at Washington. -

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BOARD OF TRUSTEE Each succeeding year our Board of Trustees makes outstanding additions to the improvement of the school. This year the enrichment of the curricuf lum is their main contribution. The trend is toward a more liberal curricuf lU1n'off61'h1g-exthf-cifortunities to the nonfcollege students. A homemaking class is required of all freshmen girls this year because of its varied worth. Also freshmen students all take physical Education the same period and consequently beneit by special work giving them a strong background in sports and hygiene. Latin is no longer a prerequisite for Spanish, so Spanish is now open to freshmen as well as upper classmen. Algebra has been changed from a 9th year to a 10th year course and Geo' metry to 11th year. Remedial reading is to be given in regular English classes so that all students may benefit from this training. An opportunity class has been formed emphasizing vocational guidance while college prep students have a new course available to help them learn to take lecture notes, use the library, and do supplementary work. A new double period commer' cial course stressing practical business situations, made its debut this year, While in the interest of better citizenship, American Problems has become a compulsory senior course. The board has made it possible to start classes in tractor, auto mechanics, and carpentry, as a result of provisions in the National Defense Program. Student Body Members greatly appreciate the many services of our board, Mr. Overacker, Mr. Harrold, Mr. Logan, Mr. Oliviera, and Mr. Scott. They especially wish to thank Mr. Scott, who is retiring this year after nine years of devoted service to the school. 1' MIR. LOGAN MR, ULIVEIRA MR, UVHRACIKER MR. SCOTT MR. HARROLD

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STUDE T COUNCIL Cur able president, Merviii Telles, has by his excellent leadership enabled the Student Council to successfully complete its tenth year of service to the school. This year the Council tried out an entirely new idea. The Freshmen were invited to attend a regular meeting in order that they might become acquainted by observation with the student government of the school. Une of the biggest services rendered the school by the council is planning the assembly schedule. A great deal of variety in assembly types holds inf terest. Some are paid professionals and the others student talent. This year we were fortunate to have mostly student talent. Mr. Rathbone is the adviser to this group. All in all don't you think we owe our student council a vote of thanks? Upper Row: Representative at large, Nelle Warreng Girls' League President, Margaret Schelhertg Representative .it large, ,Ioy Browng Representative at large, Betty Nlurphyz Yell leader, Tony Lopczg Girls' Athletic Ivfanager. Shyile Silvag Boysg Athletic Ivfanager, Dan Mannixg VicefPresidcni,, Harry Ushiiima. Lower Row: President, lviervin Telltsg Adviser, Mr. Rathbone: Secretary, Laura Lee Zwissigg Treasurer, Isabel Msicielg Sophomore Representative Inez Fongg Freshman Representative, Ernest Tremhlayg Senior Representative. joe Lewis: junior Representative, Barney Bragg.