Beverly Hills High School - Watchtower Yearbook (Beverly Hills, CA)

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V 4 l , l .ff WM.. l . gf t l l : 4 lil ll' lr: 1 g , ll ll ll'f mpg -Q- fx Discussing plans for a new science building for the Norman Campus are Board Members Mr. Ernest Ach, Mr. Horace Blackman, Mrs. George Seaton, presi- dent, Mrs, Byron Thalheimer, and Mr. Champ Reese. R Mr. Kenneth L. Peters, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum, Mr. R. G. Mitchell, Superintendent, and Mr. Walter O. Willey, Assistant Superin- tendent l4 BO RD OF EDUCATIO The Beverly Hills Board of Education wants the best school system that can be built-a system of education that is second to no other in the country. The Board desires that the program of education be such that it will challenge the best of students as well as others to achieve the maxi- mum of their individual capacities. The Board of Education believes that superior achievement should be the rule rather than the exception in Beverly Hills Schools.

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HTOWER ALUTE Honoring the man who for twenty years has guided the destinies of Beverly Hills High School, the Watchtower salutes Superintendent R. G. Mitchell. Principal of the high school from l94O to l947, the imprint of his educational leadership can be distinguished everywhere in our customs and traditions. During the difficult years of World Warll he served in the dual role of principal and superintendent. Then in l947 he went a step beyond the high school to serve the entire district as superintendent. lt was Superintendent Mitchell, as principal, who initiated Commencement exercises on the front terrace, Senior Holiday, the Adelphians, the Biblions. ln his first year here the Swim Gym was dedicated. Under his aegis the district has, among other developments ,enlarged its guidance services for students and parents, correlated the curricula of the elementary and high schools, begun the practice of mail- ing students their programs during the summer to insure the smooth opening of school, coordinated the school libraries under one supervisor, established a system of departmental examinations in the high school, provided special preparation for students taking the Subject A examination, and in- augurated the plan of interviewing alumni at their colleges to discover means of improving the educa- tion offered here. Firmly believing in the unity of the community and its schools, Superintendent Mitchell has taken an active part in the life of the city and has served on the board of directors of the YMCA, as a trustee of the Beverly Vista Community Church, and president of the Rotary Club. Highly regarded in his profession, he has received recognition from the California Association of School Administrators, the State Department of Education, and the State Board of Education. ln Superintendent Mitchell's two decades of leadership the Beverly Hills schools have attained a proud educational reputation throughout the nation. The University of California has three times awarded its Certificate of Honor to Beverly Hills High School for the scholastic supremacy of its graduates at the University. Colleges and universities across the country have given similar recognition to alumni whose attainments have proved their sound preparation. To you, Superintendent Mitchell, the Watchtower pays tribute at this twentieth milestone, voicing the sentiment of a student body grateful for your educational vision and for your deep interest in the young people of Beverly Hills. Beverly Hills Board of Education' Administration Building wi . xx if if-2 1 61 g ly. 4- ., ' ,Q-54 , ye ,nf . K 4:3 5? l l V I 'Ki -A fl '4!'f1.'7S.l ,X -'iii' -2 ag

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PRINCIP L g 1 ---f- Kenneth L. Peters, Principal A recent publication of national prominence opened with these words: The greatness of a nation may be manifested in many ways-in its purposes, its courage, its moral responsibility, its cultural and scientific em- inence, the tenor of its daily life. But ultimately the source of its greatness is in the individuals who constitute the living substance of the nation. Approximately 360 members of the class of 1959 will don the symbol of graduation, the cap and gown, this June. As a class you must analyze your worth by assaying the purposes, courage, moral responsibility, cultural and scientific eminence, and the tenor of your day to day existence at Beverly. But that analysis is not enough. Each of you must hold a convention of one and determine how you measure up as an individual in the im- portant attributes of character and academic performance. l think it is safe to say that your educational accomplishments have been substantial. Further, there is every evidence that your physical, social, and moral development has been consistent with your obiectives. The true measure of how well you have met your responsibilities as a Class and as individuals, however, can best be indicated by your accomplishments in the future. By awarding you the diploma of graduation we have evidenced our confidence that you have met your re- sponsibilities to date and that you are prepared to do so in the future. lf you represent yourself well in your post high school experiences you will represent your Class and Beverly well. Best of luck! Kenneth L. Peters x Q J Q PEQQ-ac? :-1 fa l5 W ,,.,,s X