Astoria High School - Zephyrus Yearbook (Astoria, OR)

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The Principal Looks Ahead In his second year at AHS, Principal Daniel Clifford has initiated many new programs and policies into the curriculum, such as the honor study program and a new policy of more student responsibility. Mr. Clifford ' s duties include the coordinating of all school activities, directing the staff in carrying out its responsibilities, and evaluating the total scholastic program at AHS. Mr. Clifford, in commenting on the slow acceptance of the honor study program, said he hoped more students would take advantage of the op¬ portunity in the future. Speaking on behalf of the administration, he said an attempt has been made to give the students more responsibility. In his words: Allow the stu¬ dents as much responsibility as their maturity and time allow. For next year Mr. Clifford said a fifth-year math course, new schedul¬ ing procedures, and a closer coordination with Clatsop College are tentatively planned. Cooperation Called A Must! As usual, Mr. Douglas Clark, vice-principal of Astoria High School, is well occupied with his many responsibilities. His job includes being Boys ' Federation adviser, dean of boys, and athletic director. As athletic di¬ rector, he schedules all sports events, repre¬ sents AHS at athletic functions, buys the ath¬ letic equipment and sets up the district athletic budget. He also handles attendance, discipline, and the distribution of textbooks. Mr. Clark stated that as far as discipline and attendance are concerned 90 per cent of the parents and students are very cooperative. It ' s the other 10 per cent of the kids and parents that are the major problem. 1 1

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Plans Keep Directors Busy This year Superintendent Roy Seeborg and Directors devoted much of their attention toward the construction of the new junior high school. Hopefully the new facilities should be ready for operation in the fall of 1968 . Among his other duties Superintendent See¬ borg interviews and recommends new teach¬ ers for the system, encourages and guides studies for better teaching methods and cur¬ riculum improvement, and assists principals with administrative problems. The Directors of School District 1-C need to be dedicated workers for the best interests of both the City of Astoria and the students and faculty of Astoria High School. They are given the responsibility of making educa¬ tional policies, hiring the superintendent and teachers and providing and maintaining facilities. Superintendent Roy Seeborg gazes over plans for the new junior high school hoping it will be completed before next fall. Shown below are Directors Lester Spofford and O. W Dimick, Super- Mrs. Audrey Poindexter and Arthur Stangland. intendent Seeborg, Chairman Arvid Wuonola, Directors Loren Matthews, 10

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Counselors Continually Busy All day long, students can be seen running in and out of Miss Anna Marie Friedrich’s office. Because she is director of guidance, students come to seek her advice on many subjects. Seniors especially seek her counsel on what to do after high school. Miss Friedrich helps many students find part-time jobs throughout the year, since employers often inform her of job opportunities. She also directs the administration of all aptitude tests in the Astoria Public School System. Besides all these duties, Miss Friedrich finds time to ad¬ vise the Service Club. § Dean of Girls Mrs. Louann Schafer welcomes any girl into her office to discuss any problem. A busy school day for Mrs. Louann Schafer, dean of girls, includes a little of everything. Most of her day is devoted to discussing problems. She invites any girl to come in and talk about any problem. Mrs. Schafer ' s main objective is to help the girls help themselves. During fifth period Mrs. Schafer can be found working out in the gym. Physical fitness is an important part of her life as can be told by her ability to s ki both on water and snow. She is adviser for Girl ' s League as well as being the drama instructor. At AHS Mrs. Schafer could well be la¬ beled a Jack-of-all-trades. Director of Guidance Miss Anna Marie Friedrich having been at AHS for 30 years, really knows her business. 12