Astoria High School - Zephyrus Yearbook (Astoria, OR)

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SUPERINTENDENT A. C. HAMPTON As Mr. Hampton retires from the superintendency of Astoria schools on July 1, he will witness the establishment of a four-year high school in place of the three-year system. The junior high school system, which Mr. Hampton organized, will undergo a reorganization so as to coincide with the change in the senior high school. Mr. Hampton during his tenure tackled the numerous problems which con¬ fronted him with the zeal and foresight that is personified in the spirit of Astoria schools. Through his tireless effort the rebuilding of the high school building, which was razed by fire during the Thanksgiving vacation in 1943, was complete and ready for use by the incoming class. Mr. Hampton took the lead in introducing a vocational department at Astoria high school, which has grown and continues to widen its scope. Prior to coming to Astoria in 1925, Mr. Hampton served as principal of Pen¬ dleton high school and superintendent of schools in La Grande. Mr. Hamp¬ ton graduated from the Oregon College of Education and the University of Oregon. Besides hisoutstanding work in the field of education, Mr. Hampton has been active in civic work. At various times during his service in Astoria, Mr. Hampton has held numerous positions in community service groups, some of which are the U. S. O. Board of Management, the Rotary Club, and the Library Board. 6

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PRINCIPAL E. D. TOWLER Progress was Mr. Towler ' s motto during his sixteen years os principal of As¬ toria high school. The 23,000 students who hove graduated from A.H.S. have seen a steady increase in the number of improvements introduced through Mr. Towler ' s efforts. The war placed a heavy load on the education system at Astoria high school with its numerous bond drives, paper drives, and rationing programs. The school was awarded a School-at-War Flag for its cooperation during the war. The sudden influx of navy personnel placed another burden on Mr. Towler and A.H.S. by the increased enrollment and various types of tests for veterans. During this period an intercommunication system was installed in the high school, and recently new equipment has been procured for the visual aids and other departments. During his administration class work and activities have been more closely harmonized and Astoria has reached the top basketball circles five times. Outstanding progress has been shown by graduates of Astoria high school during this period. They have received numerous honors in college work. In the field of education, Mr. Towler organized the Clatsop County School¬ masters Club and the Oregon High Schools Principals Association. Mr. Tow¬ ler has served in numerous other education groups. Mr, Towler has attended and taught in several colleges in the United States. He has Bachelor ' s degrees in science and education, and a Master ' s degree in science. 7