Catalina High School - Torch Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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Principal Rollin Griolleq Holds A Nlanq-Faceteol Job A high-school principal's job is a complex one. Princi- pal Rollin T. Gridley's iob ranges from heading the care of the school building to working in the area of parent and community relations. He is directly re- sponsible for the administration of the school, the in- structional program of the school, the coordination of all faculty meetings, the preparation of the school budget, and the administration of all programs pro- moting student welfare. Another of his many duties is the sending of the annual reports to the state and his superiors. Mr. Gridley, a native of Janesville, Wisconsin, re- ceived his Ph.M. from the University of Wisconsin and later his A.B. from the University of Arizona. Principal Gridley feels that the highlights of his career are his decision to come to Tucson, his decision to at- tend the University of Arizona, and his acceptance to teach at Tucson High School. He has taught American history, American problems, world history, civics, and economics. A former basket- ball and 'Football coach, Mr. Gridley achieved one of the best coaching records in the United States. Thirty-four years with the school system well-quality Principal Gridley for his demanding job. Principal Rollin Gridley is presented with a watch by Salpointe at the Catalina-Salpointe football game in honor of his sports record. Checking over the schedule the principal. X K . Y PQ l? I Ar for the clay is Mrs. Lillian Leonard, secretary to

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., Y ADMINISTRATION-Hugh V. Summers, business manager, Dr. Robert D. Morrow, A x .s superintendent of schools, Irene Erickson, assistant superintendent, elementary edu- cation, Charles A. Carson, associate superintendent, Dr. Thomas L. Lee, assistant 5UP6riIlfBlN-'left' of Public 5Cl'100lS, DT- Robert Morrow heads superintendent, secondary education. school administration. School Board, Administration Aim for Better Schools Tucson can have better schools only when the people terested enough in the youth of our country to give are willing to sacrifice for them, comments Dr. Del- of their time and effort. They work closely with the bert Secrist, president of the Tucson School Board, administration of the public schools headed by Dr. District No. 1. Everyone should at one time take a Robert Morrow, superintendent of schools. repose, and sit down with his conscience. When you The Administration plans for the growth of our schools see money being spent indiscriminately that could be and acts for the betterment of them. They are con- going for our schools it makes you wonder what can stantly upgrading the preferred curriculum. The Ad- be done. ministration also suggests policies, which in turn are The school board system is unique to America. The acted on by the Board. board is a group of five unpaid members who are in- ? -fi- ' '-X. -.wi 3, 11 2 L? V ' . at - f . ,'f4z- ,, wr itiswli S ' 'V is 3 V33 se if ' r s 1 1- 4 , , 13. ggtg- '. '-5. l - 'YN' ill 7 li' L. greg : i'1i:l'V1ig ,R ta, 1 so twist . . 'tri' gi . SCHOOL BOARD-Dr. Delbert L. Secrist, president, Mr. Norval H. Jasper, Mrs. Nan E. Lyons: Mr. Jacob C. Fruchthendlerf and Dr. William G. Pistor, clerk. J

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Quenelle Heads Registration, Attendance, Counseling ful,-.f,L4Mf',,, wi, f V' f .QW V H S Assistant principal in charge of pupil personnel and records, Mr. Conrad Quenelle, smiles as he starts a day of work. mefv ,A ii ,- - duke ,XB ai.-ev-iawfvn il +QxlQXlQX fgi'A, -rfi 'i'T'i fl TT if T . , 3 fl' xktklxlxlxlfifflx -F-1-11 W7 11? l QQQQQQNBSK X '-is-i an-fi 1 Q4 xhixlxlxl-xxx. ,xxx 'i A Our comprehensive educational program stresses the importance of educating all of the people in all phases, states Mr. Conrad Quenelle, assistant princi- pal and head of the registrar, attendance, and coun- seling offices. Many high schools of a generation ago offered only the college preparatory course. Mr.Quenelle believes the choices of a college and pro- fession were his most important decisions. He re- ceived his Master's Degree from the University of Arizona and did graduate work at Duke University of North Carolina. He ioined the Tucson school system fifteen years ago. Before he ioined the faculty at Catalina, he was a science teacher at Tucson High and Safford Junior High. He also taught English at Pueblo and was a counselor there. The registrar's office begins our schooling program by planning each student's schedule on a college, general, or vocational level. The attendance and counseling -offices record individual statistics and ad- vise students on their individual programs. Qiflflllfi ll ,t .- 'X Q .5 ,Q 1 Q' 7-- Y 1 ygx T. . 1 '7' 5 - 2 1 -'lf-' f . , . -' i l ' Mali , Registration procedures occupy the attention of Mrs. Betty Warner, Miss Helen Clark, and Mrs. Winnifred Simms.