Astoria High School - Zephyrus Yearbook (Astoria, OR)

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Discussing the pending problems of four Astoria High students is one of the various duties of Mr. Sorenson, the Guidance Counselor. Mr. Sorenson, who has been with the Astoria school system for five years, took over a new job this year as he became the first Director of Guidance. Added to his many duties of past years such as maintaining students ' personal records, is the big job of counselling stu¬ dents in all the public schools. He also counsels students in vocations and scholarships and assumed the posi¬ tion of helping to find gifted students. Mr. Sorenson stated that he believes that the schools in Astoria have been doing an excellent job. Mr. Sorenson, planning his schedule, has to make use of every avail¬ able hour. 11

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' This is Mr. Skaggs speaking . . These words were often echoed over the P.A. system during the school year. Our principal, Albert Skaggs, who is now completing his second year at A.H.S., has gained the respect and admiration of students as well as the faculty. Mr. Skaggs believes that the students should be commended on their attitudes toward academic work and co-curricular activities. 10

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DEANS COUNSEL STUDENTS Counseling students is one of the many duties of Miss Margaret Upham, Dean of Girls. Along with counseling, she keeps a record of the girls attendance, helps with personal problems, and tries to encour¬ age students to finish high school. Filling out absentee slips is one of the many duties of Miss Upham, Dean of Girls. One of the most active members of our administration is Mr. Robert Parnell. He holds the position of Vice Principal, Dean of Boys, and athletic director. Despite his busy schedule, he still finds time to enjoy golf, his favorite sport. Mr. Bob Parnell, Vice Principal and Dean of Boys, took care of ad¬ ministrative problems along with counseling. 12