Catalina High School - Torch Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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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.

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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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Livelu, Full Schedules Face Deans Brown and Egbert As dean of girls, Mrs, Myrtle Brown helps approxi- mately 'l,2OO Catalina girls with both disciplinary and personal problems. Herother duties range from se- curing financial aid for needy students to setting up social activities on the school calendar. Sponsoring Girls League and co-sponsoring the Junior Red Cross, Dean Brown attends many of the school activities. Nothing is more fascinating than watching students grow and develop, she states. Assistant principal of Catalina, as well as dean of boys, Mr. Henry Egbert is in charge of student activi- ties. His energies are concentrated in three main areas. As Athletic Director, Mr. Egbert arranges all of the sport schedules, transportation, and meals for athletes on out-of-town game-s. He is responsible for the eligibility of all athletes and has charge of eleven interscholastic sports. Another of his duties is the over- all supervision of clubs, extracurricular activities, and assembly schedules. As Dean of Boys, Mr. Egbert helps and advises any boys who might have problems of any kind. ln their work, both of the deans must work closely with parents as well as counselors. lunnnnv' -i- .....,, -1' Dean of boys, Mr. Henry Egbert, makes arrangements for an athletic event M Scheduling an activity for the F.H.A. is Mrs. Myrtle Brown, dean of girls. Dean's secretaries, Mrs. Nellie Groenert and Mrs. Mary Dyer, confer over the daily announcements.