Canoga Park High School - Utopian Yearbook (Canoga Park, CA)

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We 701010 the g time X Producer Prlncqnal 141-tliar Ind:-eAen The editors of this years Utopian have chosen as a theme the medium of the motion picture They have chosen also to designate the members of the Faculty as the producers the making of a film depicting the activities of our Seniors and oth r students during the year now coming to a close ln keeping with this analogy perhaps we may say that one of the mayor factors in the success of a motion picture is the gudgment displayed by the producers and film cutters The Faculty of a school does endeavor to play such a role in the lives of young people as it makes every effort to be selective in providing valuable experiences and guidance for the boys and girls who become young men and women as the picture progresses. Just as the skill of the cutter is of no avail unless the developed film contains a large proportion of sincerely effective scenes, so the quality of the school program is largely dependent on the character, ability and energy of the cast-the students of that school. Because of the efforts of the actors and directors of The Moving Years and the quality of the results attained by them, the burden usually placed upon the film editors and producers has been lightened considerably, their responsibilities have been pleasant ones. Your picture, The Moving Years, should win the critics' high acclaim. May any succeeding record of progress, filmed or otherwise, be as meaningful and as pleasant to each of you, and as representative of honest effort, regardless of the life role in which you may be Cost. ARTHUR G. ANDRESEN, Principal Pagf F1 e

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Yvreword Your Utopian S':ff of T951 takes credit only for filming, cutting, and editing the Stucent Body's latest production, The Moving Years. The credit for creatng this extravaganza belongs to you, the student Cast, you, the stucent cabinet directors, you, the administratorf teacher producers and assistant producers. For the seniors, The Moving Years represents the culmination of eight semesters at Canoga Park, for the underclassmen it depicts only a segment of 'heir high school careers. Realism has newer been portrayed so vividly as in The Moving Years. Expansion of ideas and development of responsibilities take place during this e'a of education. Building a sound foundation for life through educaton has provided an extremely realistic plot for this production. Past generations have developed and augmented the fine back- ground and traditions that play such a significant part in forming a basis for the plot. Enitiative and spirit shown by the stand-ins, bit players, and stars have stimulated the writing of this true story whose actual cinermntographer is life. The Moving Years should satisfy the desires of the average Canoga Park movie fan by creating scenes with touches of music, sports, government comedy, and a glimpse of every person con- stituting Canoga Park High. The black and white photography has not concealed the :olorful and vivacious qualities that are present in its contented student body. Indicative of ther well knit organization, skill and zest for top performances, and particularly highlighting the achievements of Canoga's cast this year are the many Oscars which the sports department brough' home. Champions all--are the Varsity and B football, golf, track and baseball teams! Our eminent producers have supervised the evolution of this great presentation and the combined efforts of every director brought coordination of the diverse talents of the cast in preparing it for the future. A glarze behind the scenes reveals innumerable per' sonalities who convibuted their skills and knowledge to make this production attain near perfection. Following the plot, tension mounts as the years move on from Sophomore to Senior, and then the most dramatic scene takes place, the climax-- gradcation. Another cast starts on its venture to meet progress, the future and the world, never to forget the thrill of its last performance. Now lights, carrera, action! A presentation of a most outstanding year is about to uwfold.

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0 Producer-A MRS. MARGARET ROSE MR. WILLIAM NOBLE Girls' Vice-Principal Boys' Vice-Principal Associate Producers on the Canoga set are Mrs. Margaret Rose and Mr. William Noble, Vice-Principals. The able assistants of Mr. Andresen, they sponsor many school activities such as the social events and the athletic program. They act as advisors to the students and are ready to help anyone with personal or school problems. They are the sponsors of the Girls' and Boys' Leagues and advise the League officers in their work. The success of this year's Canoga Park Relays and Vocational Conferences was largely due to the hard work of Mr. Noble and Mrs. Rose. FRONT OFFICE Colleen Henline, Shirley Crawford, Lee Speer and Janice Seiger assist Mrs. Esther Mathews, school Secretary, in keeping the affairs of the front office running smoothly. They are kept busy typing bulletins and reports, running the switchboard, filing the permanent records, and doing numerous other iobs essential to the school.