Astoria High School - Zephyrus Yearbook (Astoria, OR)

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THE SCHOOL DA Y, with the stress on the importance of education, not only for the knowledge it brings, but because it helps to provide a purpose in life, is becoming increasingly challenging to students. Ninety per cent of a student’s time is spent in the classroom. This important, serious, and sometimes wearing aspect of school life has, too, its light-hearted moments. All these are reflected in the last anxious moments spent studying for a test — and the relief of learning it’s been postponed ... a teacher’s exasperaton over those same two boys whisper¬ ing the hack row . . . the last startling SLAM of lockers as students hurry to class after the bell has rung . . . the teachers ' coffee klatch in the library office during the break . . . stay¬ ing after the assembly to question a guest speaker . . . “discussions ’ of current events in social science classes . . . band members spending the day practicing with a guest con¬ ductor . . . and those important aptitude tests and college visitations for college-bound seniors. dsb

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Administrators Direct School Personal Satisfaction Gained Prom Helping Students Mr. Bob Parnell, who has been principal of Astoria High School for five years, says that he chose education for a career because he gains personal satisfaction from helping students develop, and enjoys working with both students and teachers. Mr. Parnell received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the field of education from Central Washington State. During the holidays and after school is out, Mr. Parnell, his wife Ruth, and two children, Brian and Paula, go to their summer home near Arch Cape for relaxation. Mr. Parnell also enjoys golfing, fishing, and hunting in his spare time. Dean of Boys Advocates Three-Year High School As usual Mr. Douglas Clark, vice¬ principal, is well occupied with his many responsibilities. He is both Dean of Boys and Athletic Director. Mr. Clark also handles attendance, disci¬ pline and the ordering and distribution of textbooks. Mr. Clark is well qualified for his numerous duties with Bachelor of Science and Master of Education de¬ grees from Oregon State University, and from his eleven years of experi¬ ence at Astoria High. He is an avid golfer when he finds the time and also enjoys hunting. Mr. Clark states that it seems differ¬ ent this year without the freshmen, and he believes that this is a beneficial change in the high school. 12 School Day