Alameda High School - Acorn Yearbook (Alameda, CA)

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xy -fi! B V MR. J. M. BRYAN Principal - - y M i l .f l. .L--1 111- ti-.- ' H i 1b ld -1 ini- The Drama Of A.H.S. Could Nor Be Told Principal 's Message Will you qualify for college? If so, what type of college? Never before has a college degree been a require- ment for so many jobs, and never has the rush to get a degree been greater. Fifty years ago one youth in twenty-four continued his education after high schoolg now it is one in three. In our school it is about one in every two. Your chances of getting into the college of your choice will depend on the choices you make in high school, and on how well you prepare yourself now. The important thing is to develop interest and drive. By the time you begin the ninth grade, you should have a good idea of your intentions so that you can plan your high school years. During the tenth and eleventh years you should begin listing the schools that you might like to attend. You must have good grades. Colleges want stu- dents who have demonstrated in high school that they can maintain at least a B average in college preparatory subjects. As the competition for admis- sion intensifies, so does the emphasis on scholastic rating. If you are not in thc upper half of your class, you can be sure that your chances will be very slim of getting into the college of your choice. You will have to take examinations to enter most colleges. Some use only the General Scholastic Apti- tude Test, but others require that you take the col- lege entrance examinations in specific subjects. If your marks in high school are good, your chances of successfully meeting these requirements are greatly improved. You also must show evidence of good character. Admissions ofiicers want to know what kind of a person you are. Are you emotionally mature? Arc you a worthwhile candidate for higher education? What you do outside your courses is also highly sig- nificant. Choose one or two activities, work at them seriously, but do not neglect your studies. Outside interests will not compensate for low grades. Bc pre- pared to meet the competition. I wish to express my sincere appreciation to Mr. Hallock and Mr. Schneider, faculty advisersg to Carol Shumaker, Editorg Joel Champion. Business Managerg and to the other members of the Acorn Staff for their hard work during the entire year in the production of such a fine annual. 13 .-1-is iq-in-r

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DR. DONALD M. RODERlCK Superintendent of Schools If I+ Were Noi' For These Direclors, As we. the students of Alameda High School, look into thc future. we see the roles in life that we are about to play. The stage of life is set: the footlights of education. religion. music. and art continue to shine. The pro- ducers and directors are giving last-minute instruc- tions. It is now curtain time. but hefore the play is presented, we shall meet some very important people. The warning signal is given, the curtain rises. and so now I present to you, the students of Alameda High School, Our Sponsorsf Dr. Roderick and the Board of Education. Through the years these six persons have arduously kept burning the great footlights of life. The times have been rough. but as always the show must go on, and on it has gone under the wise leadership of Our Sponsors. tj 5 sono or EDUCATION-SEATED: ifdfif Mrs. Lee Cavanuugh, Dr. Donald D. lum, President. STANDING: Mr. Walter V. Howe, Mr. A. Hubbard I Moflltt, Dr. Stuart Stephens.

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.A ,k 'Y-,pt ' h '----....,, --.Q ' '1n-Q... Assis+an+ Directors Play MR. DONALD BELL Vice-Principal M r. Bell is a well-known hgure about Alameda High School. As Vice-Principal he is not only busy with his administrative duties, but he supports our school at all functions. He serves as the advisor to the student body ollicers and the Men's Board of Control. His interest in MRS. HELEN HOEKSEMA Assistant to the Principal in charge of Instruction. I.et's talk it over is a simple statement accompa- nied by a kind smile, but to the students of A.H.S. it expresses much more: assurance of understanding, co- operation, and wise judgment. Our Assistant to thc Principal in Charge of Instruction. Mrs. Helen Hock- senia, is kindness itself. She is the advisor to the Girls' Association and the YYomen's Board of Control, and a friend to whom we may turn at any tinie. each student is shown in his constant readiness to hclp in any way. pal' MR EARLW SHRIBER Assistant to the Principal in charge of Attendance and Guidance Graduation time is here again. and with it co more headaches for Mr. Earl Shriber our Assistant to the Principal in Charge of Attendance and Guidance. But as always, it is a job well done. He is in charge of the box-ofhce sales and the Auditorium Staff. as well as of keeping track of the attendance records of each student. This hard-working and understanding man will always be remembered by each one of us.