Astoria High School - Zephyrus Yearbook (Astoria, OR)

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A man of many hob¬ bies, Russell Alborn, B. of Ed. and Sci., teaches senior English, advises the Astor Post, and directs both junior and senior plays. Basketball coach, Pete Bryant, B.A., teaches both math and social studies, and he advises the freshman class. H is famous quote is I’m telling you like a brother.” Changes, Pattern Seen here consulting Miss Friedrich, Director of Guidance, are Mr. Reuter, Mrs. Schafer and Mrs. Nopson. They work with the guidance sendee one period a day. Carl Carlson, teacher of Latin and American problems, also Latin Club and senior class adviser, enjoys read¬ ing and gardening in his spare time. ' Accuracy” is a key word used by English and history teacher and Zephyrus instructor, Nedra Chris¬ tensen, B.A. She enjoys gardening and dabbling in art. Football and wrestling coach Tony Cutsforth, B.S., teaches biology and geometry and advises the sophomore class. He enjoys tennis, golf, and outdoor sports. Enjoying music, playing golf, and attending plays are favorite pas¬ times of junior and freshman Eng¬ lish teacher, Betty Ann Drew, B.A. She advises the Girls’ League. 18

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P.E. Facilities Vary Playing water polo is a favorite sport of the boys’ physical education classes. In girls’ P.E. class, Robin Dill practices trampoline stunts as Betty Buckman acts as spotter. Curriculum to Fit Needs of Students A school year leaves the students many memories of happy times, but the knowledge left in their minds is of even more importance. Those in Astoria High School are very fortunate in having a well-balanced selection of courses from which to choose their studies. Their diversified program recognizes individual differences. Practical training is offered through business edu¬ cation, industrial arts, and home economics. Special skills are obtained through such courses as music, art, photography, language arts, speech and journalism A good background curriculum for the college-bound includes higher mathematics, foreign languages and science. Through these choices interesting subjects are provided for everyone. Students are required to take certain basic subjects. Because of the necessity of having a good background in English and social studies these courses are required all four years of high school. A year each of biology and mathematics is also considered essential. A mini¬ mum of two years of physical education is believed necessary to maintain physical fitness among students. A factor as important to success as the courses offer¬ ed is the quality of the facilities available. Teenagers selecting business courses have the opportunity to use- business machines such as the ones found in any mod¬ ern office. Atoria High’s wood and machine shops offer excellent equipment for industrial arts. A com¬ plete home economics department which includes modern kitchens and sewing appliances, inspires the homemakers of tomorrow.” The art and photography departments are especially well equipped. Complete biology and chemistry laboratories enable future scien¬ tists to do independent work. Our students are privi¬ leged to have one of the most modern and best equip¬ ped high school libraries in the state for their refer¬ ence work and reading pleasure. Several changes have been niade this year. Study hall supervisee and English readers have assumed duties formerly performed by the faculty, thus giving teachers more time to prepare for their classes and to better meet the needs of the students. Some faculty members function as guidance counselors for one period each day, thus offering a complete daily guid¬ ance program for all. This is also the first year that the high school has offered four years of advanced, regular, and terminal English and social study classes. This set up groups students of equal abilities, enabling them to work and learn at their own speeds. 17

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of year At Astoria High School we have both a good curriculum and well-prepared in- tructors. Teachers, such as ours, tend to create student interest in subject matter. We appreciate it when faculty members take personal interest in our school life. Astoria teachers respect individual opin¬ ions. They lead students through many thought-provoking discussion periods. Most students admire their teachers for their knowledge and are usually willing to trust their guidance in aca¬ demic endeavors. t • WTi mBWU New teachers joining the teaching staff of A.H.S. this year are (L. to R.) Mr. Gabriel, Mr. Ricketts, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Cutsforth, Mrs. Drew, Mr. Cadieux, Mrs. Magill, Mr. Cook, and Mrs. Rick¬ etts, who are seen here enjoying the Christmas tea. Head football coach, A” Club ad¬ viser, and boys’ P. E. teacher, Vince Dulcich, B.S., M.S., is a sports en¬ thusiast, enjoys all sports. Chemistry and algebra teacher, Dale Evans, B.S., advises the junior class and Mu Alpha Theta. He also en¬ joys coaching freshman football and the golf team. Teaching world history and advising the sophomore class and I.R.L., Michael Foster, B.A., takes time for painting, reading, and a yearly golf game. Also new at A.H.S. this year is John Gabriel, B.A., boys ' P.E. teacher, who coaches freshman football and baseball. He enjoys all sports. Priscilla Gauthier, B.A., at home en¬ joys her children and her hobbies of reading and sewing. At school she teaches history, English and girls ' P.E. Freshman English and social studies teacher, Ralph Grippin, B.S., S.S., is another new faculty member at A. H. S. He enjoys reading and sports. 19