Arcadia High School - Arcadian Yearbook (Arcadia, CA)

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Cozmfelom jzzdifiozzrbf U ntangle Stzzden Newcomer to the counseling staff, Miss Elizabeth Walker, confers with Mrs. Mavis Dum- bacher on a student's qualifications for a college scholarship. Mrs. Mavis Dumbacher Miss Elizabeth Walker A.B. B.A., M.s. Fresno State College Hunter College Counselor Counselor DIRECTING the choice of courses to meet high school graduation and college en-l Trance requirements, consulting with stu- dents on future vocations, and aiding in selecting professional careers, are the primary responsibilities of members of the counseling staff. Many personal problems of students are also considered during the year. Students wishing to apply for iobs may be assisted in finding positions. Interpretation of test scores of both various subjects according to demon- strated abilities also requires their attention. Assignment of counselors is done by alphabetical order. Thus, a student is assigned to the same counselor during his high school years, a procedure which has been beneficial to local students. Miss Marietta Viola is the efficient secretary of the counselors. She books appointments for changes in student schedules. Girls League, Assistant Discussing class programming for the school year with counselor Richard Carroll are Max Cramer refers to the College Entrance Guide regards new student Oral Stallings and his mother, Mrs. O. P. Stallings. ing students' questions about college planning. Richard Carroll a.s., M.s. U. of Calif., Los Angeles Counselor Max Cramer B.A., M.A. U. of Southern California Counselor - - I

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mils, While Hegbing Students Solve Perform! Problems. COMPETENTLY HANDLING the plan- ning and supervision of student activities on campus, as well as conferring with stu- dents on matters regarding campus citi- enship, Albert E. Acton has efficiently completed his third year as an assistant principal. A familiar sight at student affairs, Mr. Acton has worked conscientiously to make the high school activities program a success. Also under his jurisdiction is the overall responsibility for the club program, which encompasses more than thirty clubs with widely varying interests. After receiving his A.B. degree from Occidental C o l l e g e , Mr. Acton was awarded a Degree Superior from the University of Paris. He also holds an M.A. degree from Los Angeles State College. Prior to entering the administrative field, he taught Social Studies in the dis- trict for two years. HROUGH THE ADULT EDUCATION GRAM, instruction is offered to adults rested in the general areas of Busi- Education, Industrial Arts, Home- ing, and subiects including chemis- English, and languages. obert Shortell, Principal, Adult Edu- n, directs the night school program rcadia High School, Holly Avenue ol, and the Los Angeles County oretum. ounseling is made available through instructors and through the office of Principal of the Department of Adult cation, where, information concern- credit toward a high school diploma Iso provided. S2 fee per course per semester is ired, with the stipulation that any s may be discontinued if the enroll- t averages less than fifteen for any ol month. New class establishment onsidered on one petition bearing es of 25 interested persons. ALBERT E. ACTON Assistant Principal Robert M. Shortell, Principal, Adult Education, watches Mrs. Beryl Alford demonstrate the correct use of the sewing machine for students Mrs. Ines Sclafani and Mrs. Beverly Kidd.

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. . Speaking to parents regarding student problems is one of the many duties handled by Mrs. Florence Sinkule. MRS. FLORENCE SINKULE B.S. Eastern Michigan College Counselor Girls League Sponsor EDUCATION WORK-EXPERIENCE PRO- GRAM provides students with practical ex- perience in selected jobs. The program is limited to junior and senior students who must be at least I6 years of age. A counseling staff member coordinates the program and observes student work in local firms. GAINING AN INSIGHT into the teaching profession is one of the aspects of the Teacher Observation Program. The pro- gram, designed for senior students inter- ested in teaching careers, provides experi- ence in assisting elementary faculty mem- bers with non-teaching duties. Seniors in the program must be enrolled in a college preparatory course, maintain a B average, and have been approved for the program. AN IN-SCHOOL TRAINING PROGRAM is also available. Selected students may be appointed as laboratory assistants or office monitors for the members of the faculty. Experience is gained in general office prac- tices and procedures. Vocational ana' Educational Problems Counselor Ronald Gister confers with Assistant Principal Gerald Rayl over a students transfer. Mr. Rayl heads the counseling staff RONALD S. GISTER A.B., M.A. U. of Southern California U. of Calif., Los Angeles Counselor I Q r Student Rosemarie Tipton makes a counseling appointment for a schedule change with office monitor Judy Lean.