Baldwin Park High School - Sagittar Yearbook (Baldwin Park, CA)

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Atoms and molecules are the basic building blocks of nature. All matter is comprised of a combination of atoms and molecules that form different kinds of elements, such as gold, lead, carbon, and a multitude of compounds. Let us substitute a person for the atoms, a group of people for the molecules, and different combinations of both for the formation of compounds. By so doing we have established the building blocks of our society. Society starts with the individual person — you, “the atom. Tightly knit groups of individuals are known as families; in other words, “molecules.’’ The families from towns, cities, and counties, or “compounds. All of these larger units of people are merely groups of individuals, or “atoms, arranged in a variety of patterns. Certain patterns of “atoms and molecules form families; other groups become ciassrooms of students; still others materialize into school districts with their administrative staffs. How well do our schools and school districts, cities and counties function? They operate only as smoothly and efficiently as their component parts. If each individual does his part to the best of his ability, then the unit itself will be successful. With school officials, parents, teachers, students, and other members of the community working together to pro- vide the best school system possible, education will flourish and the student will learn. If people as a whole function well, the country thrives. It is your responsibility as members of this graduation class of 1961 to learn to function effectively in a demo- cratic society by understanding the individuals around you. Certainly the key to the future then will be yours. 7 (. 10 T. K. GORRELL Principal

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MRS. CORA CLIBON Sophomore Counselor With the best interests of each Bald- win Park student in mind, members of our Counseling staff guide and advise students on many different problems The careful consideration of the needs of each counselee, linked with parents, as needed, has greatly benefited the en- tire educational program. Both students and faculty members are well aware of the fine accomplishments of this staff, both from an academic standpoint as well as in the guidance program. The friendly atmosphere which has charac- terized the counseling office has en- couraged many students to seek assist- ance with their problems. The counseling staff is an ever-ready body of men and women whose job it is to aid the students during the years of their high school life. Whether it be prob- lems of school life, college plans, or even home life, our counselors are always willing to help us become better pre- pared for the world of tomorrow. Cotuuelou SAMUEL KERMAN Senior Counselor MRS: GENEVIEVE GREEN Sophomore Counselor JAMES MEAD Freshman Counselor MISS VIRGINIA MOELLER Junior Counselor JOSEPH N. LOFGREEN Freshman Counselor JOSEPH O. PIKE Principal of Evening High School 12