Astoria High School - Zephyrus Yearbook (Astoria, OR)

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ZOE ALLEN: Sophomore English; Adviser, Sophomore Class, Deba Drams; Senior Play Coach. ANNE BERGMAN: Spanish, Latin, Social Problems; Adviser, Senior Class. WILLIAM BOWERS: Gym, Arithmetic, Social Prob¬ lems; Coach, Football, Basketball; Adviser, “A” Club. GERTRUDE BRANTHOVER: Junior English, Gym; Adviser, Junior Class, G.A.A. WILLIAM COX: Shop, Industrial Relations, Drawing, Vocational; Adviser, Vocational Club. MAUDE CROUTER: History; Coach, Junior P ' ; Adviser, Junior Class. ’f i f FERN CURRY: Senior English, Journalism; Head of English Department; Adviser, Astor Post, Zephyrus, Quill and Scroll. CHARLOTTE DICKERSON: Home Ec; Adviser, Home Ec Club. MILDRED DOTY: Biology, Physiology, Business Arith metic; Adviser, Sophomore Class. ANNA MARIE FRIEDRICH: Bookkeeping, Junior Eng lish; Adviser, Junior Class, Tri-A’, Astor Post Business. MARJORIE HALDERMAN: Library, Geography; Ad¬ viser, Sophomore Class, Library Club. VESTA LAMB: Typing, Stenography; Head of Com¬ mercial Department; Adviser, Senior Class, Zeph¬ yrus Business, Book E, change, Student Accountant. MARA ' McCAN.N: Typing; Adviser, Senior Class, Torch Honor. ELIZABETH R. OGDEN: Algebra, General Business; Director, Choruses; Head of Music Department. LESLIE THOMPSON: Physics, Chemistry, Aviation; Dean of Boys; Adviser, Hi-A ' . BETSA WOOTTON: Basic Math, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry; Adviser, Junior Class, Pep Club. Personnel Points the Way What is more important in developing the spirit of democracy than encouraqina cooperation? And what ,s a better example of cooperation than that between the teaXrs and the students of A.H.S., especially in extracurricular activities? Each teacher acts in an advisory capacity for one or more of the service clubs dro matic productions, athletic organizations, and publications. Before school during the noon interval, and after school, teachers meet with student committees triav nlans for student participation in activities which provide normal and wholesome outlets for vouth stud n?s. ' ' ' hibitions find the teachers on the [ob wir he 16

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Receimg Jhstmct ' ms Keeping in step with the times, Astorio High ' s faculty geared their 1944-45 program to the purpose of preparing their pupils for adjustment to life after the war. Many of the classroom activities centered around research, forums, and discussions on such current topics as the United Nations and Education. By these means the teachers endeavored to help the students meet their own problems and to broaden their thinking to a worldwide scope. In order to lead the students, the teachers had to keep a step ahead with their own knowledge. In their professional meetings they carried on a study comparing Chinese, Russian, and Mexican schools with American schools, and also conducted a study of the book, Education for All American Youth . Among other surveys, Mr. Cox served on a committee of teachers which compared the teachers ' salaries with those of teachers in other cities the size of Astoria. Miss Bergman ' s social problems class held a round table discussion for the faculty on the subject of education. Department meetings of senior high and junior high teachers helped coordinate the work of all three junior highs with the senior high school. Several of the teachers were fortunate enough to attend In-service Confer¬ ences of the mathematics and science departments. Along with these activities, the faculty devoted time to war work at the Ration Board, U.S.O., and hospitals. All things considered, the teachers were busy in school and out, keeping abreast of the latest trends in education. SEATED EROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Fripiirich, VVillsio, Bergman, Brantluiver, VVootton, Cnnitcr, Ogden, (Tirr.v, Halderman, McCann. SIANDI.NG FROM I.EFT TO RIGHT: Tnwier, Lanili, Dickersnn, Thompson, Doty, Bowers, .Allen, Co. . 15

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Seniors Zake Off In September, 1942, one hundred and ten Sophomores started their expedition through high school. In three years their number dwindled to eighty-six. While Sophomores, they were rudely uprooted by the school fire and forced to attend classes in three buildings. The class was active in the war effort. Many of the Seniors had after-school jobs. All members of the class belonged to the Junior Red Cross. They collected clothes hangers, Christmas tree ornaments and ash trays for the Naval Hospital. Seniors took part in two paper drives and the collection of clothes. They bought and sold war bonds. As Seniors they innovated public round table discussions and the omission of flowers and gifts at Commencement exercises. They also held a mock presidential election. Neither pins nor rings were ordered because the students thought the tradition unpatriotic this year. As this year ' s class march down the aisles of the U.S.O., in the almost traditional blue caps and gowns, they can be assured that they are well equipped to meet the challenges of the present and the future. Schalk, .lohanscn, Rutus, Mi- s Laml). K(u Miss McC ' anii. 17