Alameda High School - Acorn Yearbook (Alameda, CA)

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Wise Administrators And Understanding MRS. HELEN HOEKSEMA Vice Principal DR. JAMES SNEl.l. Vice Principal Always capable of coping with any kind of pro- blem, Mrs. Hoeksema goes about her duties with a great amount of zest and vitality. Mrs. Hoeksema is advisor to the Girls' Association. the WVomen,s Board of Control, and the Courtesy Board. At the end of each term, the members of the Boards and the C.A. oflicers meet at her house and have a dinner or another activity which is among the highlights of the term. Any girl who has ever been counseled by M1's. Hoeksema will gladly report that her cheery wink and Hi, Gall make even the worst problem seem better. Dr. Snell. one of our new administrators, is well liked by both the students and the faculty of A.H.S. Dr. Snell is a friendly and very sincere person. He is right to the point and always willing to give advice on any subject. Dr. Snell is the boys' counselor and guidance di- rector: he manages all student affairs, advises the student body officers, and helps plan student meet- ings. He is in charge of scheduling classes, is on the Student-Faculty Committee, and is the administrative advisor of the MflHiS Board of Control. It is easy to see what a strenuous job viee-principal is and how Dr, Snell HHS the billi' quite adequately. Karen Pellerite, .lucly Nordmork, and Ann Gilberfsen confer Snell helps Rich Avanzino with the Student Body finances. with Mrs. Hoeksemu. A-ig f 1a'1mm z . .1-+ ..l,4. 1 .1----Q--3,-,sw

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MR. LOWEI.L W. MEI.L, Principal Through Mr. MelI's Experience We Learn The greatness of America may be manifested in many ways, but ultimately the source of its greatness is in the kinds of individuals who constitute the living substance of our nation. In this scientific and automation age which re- quires excellence in achievement, thcre is still no challenge more important than to give moral and spiritual substance, direction, meaning, and objectiv- ity to individual living. The future calls for young people with a spirit of inquiry. It calls for young people who are learning to become self-disciplined and morally responsible. It calls for them to identify, nurture. and wisely use their talents. Young people need to deepen their sense of urgency in developing their real competen- cies that they might bcttcr serve the values which have made possible their education and their freedom as individuals. The high school experiences and education of our graduates will be a firm foundation upon which they may build 'imeaningi' into their lives and give pur- poseful direction to their future living. Our best wishes for success go to every member of the class. Through prose and pictures, this 1960 Acorn has delightfully captured the substance of our high schooll living and depicted the myriad activities of our stu- dents, faculty and staff. I extend my personal thanks and appreciation to Sue Martin and Richard Avan- zino, editor and business manager: to their co-editors and staff, and especially to Mr. Tingwall and Mr. White, faculty advisers, for their many hours of hard work and devoted efforts. Lowell W. Mell, Principal 9

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Counselors Help Us Think For Qurselves . 4 , .. J ,ur r W' h ry 1 usa, N vs L, 4 , -f , Mr. Butler, Mr. Tovey, Miss di Vecchio and Mrs. Thom, counselors, look over some school papers. Many students are unaware of the numerous good deeds which the counselors perform every day just as a matter of routine. Some students never consider the many ways in which the counselors help them. The counselors, Miss diVecchio, Mrs. Howell, Mrs. Tham, Mr. Butler, and Mr. Bartley, head counselor, spend half of their days in their offices, giving the student's problems their individual attention. WVhether the problem be big or small, the counselors do their best to help the student solve it. The counselors also try to guide each student to the courses the student will need so that he may either go directly from school to a job or fulfill the entrance requirements of the college of his choice. If a student -M., .WL ' 1 + U 7 ' v l . ml ue is F' ', i , 1 1 . .., vt, - , ' X w .A V, 3 .2-sf !'u A -sm, MR. BARTLEY, Head Counselor is interested in applying for a scholarship, his coun- selor will be there to lend a helping hand. Very often a student, nearing the end of his or her high school years, is undecided as to what he or she wants to be. The student's interests and skills can be brought out by the vocational interest examinations given by Mr. Tovey. head of the testing department. Mr. Tovey is also in charge of testing students for the numerous jobs available and testing applicants for the various scholarships offered. Beyond any doubt, testing is a necessary and important part of high school life. Indeed, the counselors are the people who guide students through the first few weeks of high school and who continue their influence until graduation. Mr. Tovey explains o lest fo Penny Franchi end Nancy Longaker. Mr. Verieggi counsels some freshman students