Arcadia High School - Arcadian Yearbook (Arcadia, CA)

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Ahallenaes Of A thnee yeaiz School WITH the decrease in school enrollment to slightly more than 2,000 students after an over- flow of 2,700, the housing problems confronted by Gerald Rayl in his position of Assistant Prin- cipal were slightly eased during the past year. in his usual skillful and pleasant manner, he has directed the overall assignment of class- rooms and facilities, conferred with the principal on selection of new staff members, and handled the myriad details of his position smoothly. One of his newest responsibilities this year was the direction and coordination of the work of the counseling staff. In weekly staff meetings, matters of policy relating to class assignments of students, graduation and college require- ments, testing programs, and special responsi- bilities of counselors have been worked out under his direction. An eight year veteran of Arcadia's staff, Mr. Rayl completes his seventh year as an ad- ministrator, Having received both his Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees from Indiana Uni- versity, Mr. Rayl has added to his professional competence with additional work at Notre Dame, Cornell, San Diego University, and the University of Southern California. ALBERT E. ACTON Assistant Principal fffl GERALD P. RAYL Assistant Principal ALBERT E. ACTON was named as an assistant prin- cipal this year after having served as Director of Student Activities and Pupil Personnel for the past four years. His responsibilities have remained essentially the same-that of planning and supervising student activi- ties on campus and conferring with students on matters of campus citizenship. He is a familiar sight at all student affairs as he has worked conscientiously to make the high school activities program a success. Also under his iurisdiction is the overall responsibility for the club program which en- compasses more than forty clubs with widely varying interests. Having received his A.B. degree from Occidental Col- lege, Mr. Acton was awarded a Degree Superior from the University of Paris. He also holds a Master of Arts degree from Los Angeles State College. Prior to entering the administrative field, Mr. Acton taught social studies in the district two years and also served in non-teaching capacities.

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While high School Aoministuatons face MYRON E GREENE Principal ROUNDING out his first full year as principal of Arcadia High School, Myron E. Greene has been responsible for its orderly transition from a four to a three year school. With the completion of Foothills Junior High and the enlargement of First Avenue and Dana intermediate schools to house ninth grade students, some of the previous high school staff had to be reassigned to the iunior high schools and eleven new staff members added to the upper grades. This project engaged a great part of Mr. Greene's time. A thorough and competent administr r Mr. Greene has constantly reviewed d e c rricular offer- .es 4 1 C Qbsxv-Q 26 5 Q ,f 3 ' X i .. X Io C113 if ' - A --- J X Q5

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School Leaoens Omecteo Stuoents Ano also Supenvlse 'ZF' 'ln' 3,-.-1 'agp' .J Richard Carroll and Kent Barney watch students ioining in enthusiastic cheers during a pep rally. Aoult GOUCAUOD THIRTY-FOUR CLASSES in the general areas of Business Education, Industrial Arts, Homemaking, and academic subiects including chemistry, English, and languages are offered through the Adult Edu- cation Program. Robert Shortell, Principal, Adult Education, directs the night school program at Arcadia High School as well as at Holly Avenue School, Hugo Reid Pri- mary, and the Los Angeles County Arboretum. SUPERVISING ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES at the high school and counseling with students on matters relating to attendance in accordance with state compulsory edu- cation laws is the major responsibility of Kent Barney. In addition, he is a well known figure on campus as he supervises students during snack and lunch periods, and at many after-school activities. Demonstrating his concern for students who need special guidance, Mr. Barney has made many friends as he has handled many problems in a pleasant and thoughtful manner. He is also one of the sponsors of the senior class and is responsible for coordinating their activity program throughout the year. Mr. Barney received his B.S. degree from Loyola University and his M.A. degree from Los Angeles State College in the fields of supervision and administration. Prior to becoming Attendance Officer, Mr. Barney taught Social Studies and coached football and track. RICHARD CARROLL, in his role as Assistant in Pupil Personnel, added a new responsibility to his position this year, that of meeting daily with the Executive Coun- cil, as they have discussed and planned many student activities during the year. Consulting with students on personal problems, ex- plaining school rules and regulations regarding class and campus behavior and working with parents on these matters has been his maior task. Carroll taught mathematics before assuming his present position and still coaches both football and baseball. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of California at Los Angeles with addi- tional graduate work being done at Claremont Graduate School. -. u xx -'fel 'a S Robert M. Shortell, Principal, Adult Education, second from left, watches as Robert Landen, Spanish Instructor, seated, demonstrates the use of the language lab apparatus to Donald Jorgensen and Mrs. Elsie Coff. I2