Astoria High School - Zephyrus Yearbook (Astoria, OR)

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A. H. S. Program Good,” Says Parnell “Astoria High School has a good compre¬ hensive program. Our curriculum is well bal¬ anced and serves students who are college hound as well as those who are not pursuing a higher educational program.” stated Prin¬ cipal Boh Parnell when interviewed. Mr. Parnell, who was horn in Wyoming and lived in a family of six, received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Central Washington State College. After teaching two years, he became principal of John Jacob Astor School in Astoria where he served until he was trans¬ ferred to Astoria High as vice-principal. He has been principal here for four years. He enjoys golfing, hunting, and fishing dur¬ ing his free time. “Can you do anything else but fish if you live on the Columbia River?” asked Mr. Parnell. Relieving the tedium of an exhausting schedule. Douglas Clark takes time out from his job of vice-principal to enjoy a cup of coffee. As principal of Astoria High School, Bob Parnell has the responsibility of assuring students the best education possible. Here he confers with Mr. Seehorg on one of the many prob¬ lems that arise. Clark Well Qualified for Multiple Tasks Holding the responsibility of vice-principal, athletic director and adviser of Boys’ Federation, Mr. Douglas Clark, a graduate of Oregon State University, B.S.. M.A., is well qualified for his many tasks. When asked what he thought of the academic standing of Astoria High students, he said. The kids should be striving for self-improvement as a group. We have potential outstanding achieve¬ ments, hut some years these are harder to reach than others.” Before going into school administration, Mr. Clark taught biology and algebra and coached Fishermen hall teams. 7

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A Touch of Gold” There once was a king in times of old, Who made everything perfect hy turning it gold. Today, as was in the days of olden. Precious things are often golden. In our school lives we see this true, Our thoughts, our knowledge, and the things we do. All are precious and deserve that touch. Because to us they mean so much From Homecoming week in the fall To the regal touch of the Senior Ball. Trophies and awards have th3t special hue. So do class rings, club pins, letters, too. Uniforms of our athletes, rallies, and musicians Show flashes of gold with all its traditions. Now we’ve made precious these memories told By adding that special “Touch of Gold.” r n