Astoria High School - Zephyrus Yearbook (Astoria, OR)

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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

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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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Teas Add Relaxation Concerts, plays and the collecting of antiques are enjoyed by French and German teacher, and club adviser, Magdalene Gross, B.A., M.A. Bill Gunderson, B.A., art and social education in¬ structor, advises both the A” Club and Spirit and Morale, and he coaches Varsity Football. He enjoys all sports. Algebra instructor, Esther Jensen, B.A., M.T.M., a great enthusiast of the outdoors, especially enjoys hik¬ ing. Photography is the special love of the district audio-visual aids director and photograpiiy instructor, Reuben Jensen, B.S. He advises the Camera Club. That is really mickey mouse,” is often heard from Marvin Hanted a, B. S., metal shop, electricity, and .auto mechanics teach er. Shown here enjoying the faculty Christmas Tea, sponsored by the Library Club, are (seated L. to R. Anna Marie Friedrich, Margaret Upham, Josephine Swanson, Esther Jensen, and Nedra Christensen. Standing with Library Club members in the reception line is Marjorie Halderman, school librarian. Modern problems instructor, Darrell Hawes, B.S., M.S., is also the junior varsity basketball coach and senior class adviser. Drive as though the other fellow is crazy,” is the philosophy of driver- training instructor, John Hiestand, who is freshman class adviser.