Acalanes High School - Aklan Yearbook (Lafayette, CA)

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NEIL M. PARSONS Principal and District Superintendent For the past six years Acalanes has had as its principal and district superintendent Mr. Neil Parsons. Under his direction and guidance many needed improvements have been brought about which have proved very beneficial to students and faculty alike. However, with the increasing responsibilities coming with the construction of a new high school in Walnut Creek, Mr. Parsons completes his last year as principal and in the future will con- centrate on his duties as district superintendent. The principalship at Acalanes will be filled by the present vice-principal, Stanley Walgreng while Leland Russell will become principal of the new Las Lomas High School. Acalanes is also served by a very capable board of trustees: The members of this board are business and professional men from the surrounding communities who give their time generously to make Acalanes a better school. JOHN F. CHADDOCK DR. RALPH C, HALL WILLIAM B. FREEMAN Board Member Farmer President Former President ADMINISTRATION M . H. STANLEY President CARL NEWBURY Former President Clerk ol Board

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DEDICATION At Acalanes it is not rare to find a teacher who is concerned with the problems facing the student. Nevertheless we feel that one faculty member stands out par- ticularly for her interest and helpful advice to all who know her, and many know her, for her classroom is always filled with students attracted there by her enthusiasm. Not only does she possess an outstanding ability to understand her students and advise them in their problems, but she also gives generously of her time and energy to other varied activities. lf she is not actually helping in a school activity, she is generally on hand for moral support. She is director of the student store and adviser for the very popular ski club. Students have enjoyed her company on ski trips for several years now. ln the summer she spends her time as co-director of a summer camp. ln appreciation and gratitude for her service to the school and the students. we are proud to dedicate the AKLAN of l95l to Margaret Nicholson.

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VERA RICHARDSON Counselor RUTH MALNIK Counselor l.,,i.,,ql..t , LELAND RUSSELL STANLEY WALGREN LILY LAHTI Dirertor of Guidance Vive-Prinripal. Deon of Boys Dean of Girls GUIDANCE ff' Acalanes maintains a staff of qualified counselors in order to help students meet various problems which confront them during their high school years. In accordance with the growth in thc number of students in the past four years, this staff has grown in number from two to eight. Each student is the particular responsi- bility of one of these counselors. Under the capable direction of Leland Russell. the staff carries out a program of helping students with both future plans and present high school prohlems. ln planning the studentis program -one of the major activities of the counseling staff-students are given various aptitude, achievement and LQ. tests under the di- rection of trained test administrators. Seniors are given particular attention and receive much information so that they can intelli- gently make future plans. Because of the willing assistance and generous help always available, many of the students even after graduation return for advice and friendly visits with their former counselors. DEAN DAMBACHER Counselor ALEX WINCHESTER Counselor WILLIAM ROSS , Counselor