Arcadia High School - Arcadian Yearbook (Arcadia, CA)

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AS BEEN A MAJOR TASK OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS ASSUMING HIS NEW POSITION of Superin- tendent of Arcadia schools on July I, 1960, Dr. Burtis E. Taylor, qlong with Elbert E. Souders, Assistant Superintendent in charge of Ed-uca- tional Services, and Dr. Alton E. Scott, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, has ably di- rected the overall planning for Arcadia's ten schools. Of maior importance during the year for the Administration has been the construction and furnishings of the new Foothill Junior High School and the enlargement of both First Avenue and Richard Henry Dana schools to convert them to junior high facilities. Dr. Taylor came to Arcadia from Riverside where he had previously been Assistant Super- intendent, and has shown skill and administra- tive leadership in his work with the Arcadia schools during the past year. After a successful five year tenure as Princi- pal of Arcadia High School, Elbert E. Souders was elevated to the post of Assistant Superinten- dent of the Educational Services. Of maior con- cern, in addition to the curriculum planning for the new school, has been directing the selection of new textbooks and resource material for all schools. Further refinements of the total program of the Junior High and the High School and many other considerations have engaged his attention during the year. He also served as Principal of the High School until Mr. Myron E. Greene assumed that position on November I4. Rounding out his second year as Assistant Superintendent in charge of Business Services, Dr. Alton E. Scott has been a competent admin- istrator of the fiscal responsibilities of the Dis- trict, along with overseeing the many physical improvements which have been made at the schools during the year. A maior task has been the preparation of contracts and execution of them as the Foothill Junior High School has been constructed. three years. during his nine years here. cadia Teachers Association. President Walter LaGier discusses Association business with Donald Hughes, District fi nel Director. PERSONNEL DIRECTOR Donald D Hughes has been responsible for the se lection and recommendation to the Su perintendent and Board of Education of all district employees for the past nine years. Prior to that time, he had been a teacher and principal in the district for Through his diligent efforts and care ful consideration of the professional preparation and personal qualifications of the certificated staff, Mr. Hughes has been instrumental in building an out standing faculty in the district. He is also responsible for the recruiting of other district employees, as well. Many fine personnel policies have been adopted Walter LeGier, high school science teacher, served as the president of the local professional organization, the Ar

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DERSHIP, ASSISTED BY A SEASONED STAFF ON NOVEMBER 14, 1960, Myron E. Greene assumed the principalship of the Arcadia High School. With school already having been under- way two months, Mr. Greene plunged into the demanding task of getting acquainted with the faculty and the many 'facets of his position. Proving himself an able and thorough exec- utive, Mr. Greene has, during the year, provided the leadership necessary to co-ordinate the many activities and individuals 'under his supervision. He has made many friends in the school and the community as his first year comes to a close. Mr. Greene received his M.A. degree from Washington University in St. Louis and has done additional graduate work at the University of Southern California. Before coming to Arcadia as principal, Mr. Greene had been a school ad- ministrator for nine years in other districts in the Southern California area. AGAIN DEMONSTRATING his competence, Gerald Rayl, Assistant Principal, has met the challenges of the past year with his usual effi- ciency and thoroughness. Pre-school planning of staff assignments and 1 fl 1 ALBERT E. ACTON 1 Pupil Personnel Director, Student Activities room allocations had already been completed by Mr. Rayl so that a smooth-running organization has functioned through the year, in spite of rec- ord enrollment, extended day scheduling, and the continued use of tent classrooms. Mr. RayI's additional responsibilities have included the supervision of ,the use and main- tenance of all school buildings and equipment. Relocation of administrative offices in the re- habilitated Administration Building which was destroyed by fire the previous April was a maior proiect during November. Having completed his seventh year as a member of Arcadia's staff, Mr. Rayl is rounding o-ut his sixth year as an administrator. During his first year Mr. Rayl taught mathematics. He is a graduate of Indiana University, with an M.A. from the same school, also having done additional work at Notre Dame, Cornell, San Diego University, and the University of Southern California. For a demanding assignment '-'well done, in an extremely pleasant and friendly manner, Mr. Rayl is to be congratulated. DIRECTOR of problems. the best interests of students PU PIL PERSCNNEL ALBERT E. ACTON, who has com bined both the positions of Director of Student Activities and Pupil Personnel during the past year, has done an out standing iob of serving as an advisor to the Executive Council, as well as counseling students on different types Reflecting thoughtfulness and fair ness, he has carried out programs in