Astoria High School - Zephyrus Yearbook (Astoria, OR)

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School Board Runs Schools Smoothly Each morning sees some task begun . . . Something at+empted, something done. —Longfellow As the new high school swung into action, the school board found still more problems to surmount. Stacks of work waited for them at each meet¬ ing. The long, tedious job of setting the financial policies of not only the high school, but also of the grade schools, placed a heavy burden on these civic-minded citizens. It is the school board ' s job to act as the link between the public schools and the taxpayers, and to control the purse strings. Members of the school board are Kermit Gimre, chairman; Dr. E. W. Harvey; Dr. E. G. Palmrose; Robert Graves, and Dr. John Hickman. While their sacrifices bring little spoken praise, they are sincerely ap¬ preciated by everyone at AHS. Seated around the table are Dr. Joh nan, Robert Graves, Dr. E. W. Harvey, Dr urray, school district bookkeeper. imre 14

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Superintendent Wished Good Luck Cn nice days after hours, Mr. Thomas Wells, superintendent of all city schools, can usually be found on some quiet golf course. Although golfing is his foremost out-door love, fishing runs a close second. To occupy rainy evenings, Mr. Wells has created a workshop in his base¬ ment where he spends a great deal of his time. A boxing fan, Mr. Wells enjoys an occasional match on TV. We regret to say that after several years of service to the school board and community Mr. Wells is to leave the Astoria district. The Zephyrus takes this opportunity to wish him, on behalf of all the students, good luck. 13

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Time out for reloxation! Three faculty members. Miss Upham, dean of girls; Miss Halderman, librarian, and Mr. Sorenson, dean of beys, enjoy a cup cf coffee. Deans an d Librarian Help Administer Assisting Mr. Lind in the administra¬ tion of the high school are: Miss Up¬ ham, dean of girls; Mr. Sorenson, dean of boys, and Miss Halderman, libra¬ rian. Miss Upham, in addition to being dean of girls and an English teacher, raises African violets and reads mystery stories. A 10-year veteran and quite a warm personality. Miss Upham en¬ joys watching the Wednesday and Friday night fights. She also likes to travel and hike in her spare time. Former band leader and coach, Mr. Sorenson, the dean of boys and Vice- Principal of AHS, can be found in his home after hours playing some mel- cncholy tune on almost any musical instrument available. Also an ener¬ getic horse-shoe star, Mr. Sorenson loves to throw the iron ringers as a recreational hobby. Favorite on his list of TV programs is Ed Sullivan. The vagabond member of the trio, Miss Halderman, has been fortunate to enjoy extensive travel abroad. Europe and its many wonders have beckoned to this AHS librarian Other than traveling, Miss Halderman ge s pleasure out of attending all basket¬ ball and football games. In regards to the new school, she is especialy thrilled with the new library and its outstanding facilities. 15