Astoria High School - Zephyrus Yearbook (Astoria, OR)

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Clark and Sorenson Consultants Mr. Douglas Clark, Assistant Principal Sorenson Counsels “In speaking about Astoria High students, I am impressed with their friendly attitude, neat appearance, and resourcefulness,” said Mr. Eugene Sorenson, Director of Counsel¬ ling at A.H.S. Assisting students with their schedules and vocational plans, and advising the Boys’ Federation are just a few tasks of Mr. Sorenson. He also counsels students at the junior high on Thursdays. Mr. Sorenson is in his seventh year at Astoria High. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Master of Education Degree from Montana State University. When not busy with school affairs he likes to listen to music of any kind, pitch horse¬ shoes, or play golf. Mr. Sorenson also plays the clarinet and used to play in a band. Clark Promoted Although Mr. Douglas Clark is new to the position of assistant principal and dean of boys, he is well known to the students since he has taught biology and has coached both freshman and varsity ball clubs for the past six years. He was appointed to his present position when Mr. Parnell was promoted to principal of A.H.S. last fall. Mr. Clark, who has his B.S. from Oregon State University, is planning to finish his master’s requirements there next summer. As part of his duties, he advises the Student Council. Executive Council, Booster Boys, and Boys’ Federation. In his leisure time, Mr. Clark enjoys playing golf, refereeing football games, and working on his penny collection. Mr. Eugene Sorenson, Director of Counselling 10

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Parnell Takes Principal Post This year the principal’s office gained a new occupant when Mr. Bob Parnell became the new head administrator. Possibly the busiest person in the school, he works with teachers, parents, and students to keep the school functioning effectively. During the ten years that he has been in Astoria, Mr. Parnell worked at John Jacob Astor grade school, first as a teacher and then as principal, until he accepted the post of assistant principal here. Mr. Parnell states that the most satisfying part of his job is the fact, “that we have a fine school academically and can offer courses for students of every ability and interest.” He is pleased by the informal attitude that exists between the students and faculty. Mr. Parnell gained his college education at the Central Washington College of Education where he received his B.A. Degree in 1951 and his M.A. Degree in 1955. In his spare time, which is somewhat limited, he golfs and hunts ducks “a little.” 9

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Governing Body Very Active Serving on the Student Council are. Front Row: J. Norgaard. I). Romppanen, J. Petersen. B. Lempea, R. Brown, J. MeNeeley, M. Bue, S. Hendrickson, V. Fowler, S. Hoff. J. Maddox, F. Winters, E. Tuveng, C. M ather, J. Meyer, M. Bigby. Second Row: Miss Halderman, adviser; S. Bue, C. Thorsness, J. Marsh, J. Niemi. J. Petersen, K. Wellman, D. Pollard, L. Thiel, J. Elliott, S. Lawson, M. Seppala, J. Jermann, M. Opdycke, Z. Palmrose. M. Sorenson, L. Orton, L. Johansen. Third Row: S. Hendrickson. Mr. Clark, adviser; Mr. Parnell, adviser; J. Snow, S. Craig, P. Jensen, J. Thompson. S. Hansen, J. Pilgreen, G. Eleek, S. Al¬ meida, J. Browning, J. Reith, I). Lawson, D. Graves, and C. Page. The governing body of Astoria High School is the Student Council. This representative group is the main link between the administration and the students. Student policies, school programs and special projects are just a few of the many problems considered by the members of the Student Council. With this effective student governing body the students of Astoria High have maintained a smooth-running school. Answering “suggestion box ' questions before the student body are Bill Cunningham, Mr. Parnell, Sally HofI, Vernon Fowler, Max Bigby, Judie Maddox, and Mr. Gross. Student Body President Vernon ‘ Tooey” Fowler has work¬ ed enthusiastically this year to encourage school spirit and participation in student affairs.