Arcadia High School - Arcadian Yearbook (Arcadia, CA)

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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.

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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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DONALD MCGUIGAN MISS DONNA BERGSTROM s.s., M.A. a.A. Creighton University U. of Southern California Chairman, English Dept. English DALE BOOTH LEONARD BUELL s.A. B.A., M.A. Los Angeles State College U. of Calif., Los Angeles English Los Angeles State College English Engliyla Dqmrtmmt Stresyey Search fir Tr FUNDAMENTALS of speaking, reading, writing, and listening are the basic communicative skills taught in the English de- partment. Three years of English are re- quired for graduation from Ar- cadia. More capable students are channeled into accelerated programs at each of the three grade levels, with other students being assigned to regular or re- medial classes as their abilities in the language area are indi- cated. Flexible scheduling per- mits students to move from one level to another, in relation to their achievement. English ll consists of a review of the fundamentals of gram- mar and the study of more ad- vanced grammar. Vocabulary building is emphasized along with speech. Composition is studied in fhe form of term papers or proiects, as well as in shorter essays. Poetry in its various forms is ex- plored with some emphasis of technical construction. In the English Ill course, every effort is made to extend pupils' command of English, to ac- quaint students with good liter- ature and to emphasize reading for enioyment. English IV is designed to re- view grammar, vocabular building, and basic skills o reading, spelling, and hand writing. Creative writing and capitali zation on purposeful situation for writing are encouraged a every opportunity. Under the major areas o speaking, reading, writing, an listening, students actively par ticipate in all phases of the lan- guage arts program. Use o grammar, spelling, usage, punc- tuation, capitalization, penman- ship, and vocabulary develop- ment is stressed. Appreciation of literature an newspapers, understanding ra- dio, television, and motion pic- ture films, all contribute to th communicative skills expecte of each individual. Drama, speech, and iournal- ism are offered for each of the three years and serve as elec- tives. Drama students presen one and three act plays. Speech students participate in tourna- ments with other members of the National Forensics League, and advanced iournalism stu- dents publish the school news- paper and annual. MRS. MARIE CARROLL HARRY L. CONOVER HAROLD L. GEX MRS. VALERIE HOOD MRS. CHARLOTTE KALINOWS s.A., M.A. A.s., M.s. English s.A., M.A. n.s., M.L. Occidental College U. of Southern California Whitman College Edinboro State College U. of Southern California English George Washington College U. of Pittsburgh Speech English English Forensics