Astoria High School - Zephyrus Yearbook (Astoria, OR)

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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.

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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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Councils Direct Activities Seen at one of their frequent Executive Council meet¬ ings are, Seated,-. Miss Halderman, adviser; D. Pollard, J. Maddox, M. Bigby, K. Wellman, S. Romppanen, M. Bue, S. Hendrickson, and G. Petersen. Standing : J. Meyer, V. Fowler, Mr. Parnell, adviser; Mr. Clark, adviser; and J. Thompson. Not pictured are S. Bue and G. Fleck. The council, which includes all student body officers, the four class presidents, and the Girl’s League and Boy’s Federation presidents, plans the agenda for student council meetings and takes care of incidental business which arises between times. Last summer this group of leaders was respon¬ sible for the construction of the Astoria High School Regatta float, which won first place honors in its division. Inter-Club council has been active in promoting cooperation between school clubs. When asked about the toy drive this year, Chairman John Meyer stated that he felt the drive had been a most successful endeavor. The council has recognized club activities and services by electing outstanding Clubs of the Month and, as a final honor, the Club of the Year. Members of the Inter-Club Council are, Seated: B. Everett, K. Hendricks, L. Uunila, J. Meyer. M. Miller, and H. Clarke. Second Row: Z. Palmrose, S. Hoff, J. Maddox, C. Osterlund, and S. Paulsen. Third Row: J. Dietrichs, G. Fleck, M. Bigby, W. Cunningham, and W. Lovell. 12