Centennial High School - War Cry Yearbook (Compton, CA)

Page 13 text:

THE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETS twice monthly in the district board room, 719 West Olive Street. President Clara E. Fox gavels the work ses- sions shared by Vice-President Joseph L. Causey, Clerk Everett D. Pyle, and members W. E. H. Knight and Ramon Gonzales. New to the community service group this year is Mr. Gonzales who replaced Edwin Chaffee, retired. We Administer District Officials Officiate DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES STRIVE constantly to work out the important details for efficient school functioning. Duties ranging from the dispensing of district funds to helping faculty members in developing programs of instruc- tion are carried out by these hard-working people. The dignitaries on this page have spent countless hours in con- sultation. The necessity for this is the phenomenal population growth that has transformed a pre-World War ll farming area into a hustling city of over 70,000. Ten years ago Compton High School served this entire district, Today, almost 7,000 students attend three richly curriculumed high schools-Centennial, Comp- ton and Dominguez-staffed by nearly 250 fully credentialed instructors. SUPERINTENDENT FRANKLIN C. HEMPHILI. COM PLETES his seventh year as top administrator to the the Compton Union Secondary District. Mr. Hemphill widely recognized as a community relations author ity, entered the district in 1930 and has served Compton continuously since that date. THE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS CO-ORDINATE. Business Manager Robert G. Barnes channels ex- penses while Deputy Superintendent Rae E. Cargille assigns teaching stations to our three faculties. Assistant Deputy Superintendent Carl J. Burke de- velops and evaluates our courses of study. Director of Health, Recreation, and Physical Education K, W. Mason master plans interschool athletic events and organizes the district-wide recreation program. 9

Page 12 text:

,I .ss ss Our Chief Speaks I specik to the seniors in the firm Conv ction trot you ore proud of your c1ccomplishmentot'Iertenn ol Senior High School. You ore now high schoo groi- uotesg you possess your high school dilmloinos. lt must me-on 0 great degl to you. It mefcinfftlrot you hove worked hcird during your three veg s cit Cet- tenniol. Your diplomo is the evidence ot this work. Your future looks bright cit this time. ',Vh1t you bring to it from the post will hove on in'luence on your entire future. l hope you gre sotist ed -fvitn what you ore corrying with you from Centennial. I Wish tor cill of you ci most successful lite, whether you continue your schooling or go directly into yoJr lifes work. Good Luck to oll ot you. B. F. Jomison Principal

Page 14 text:

Z .annum He Helps Boqs ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL WILBUR NORTH works closely with the principal to help solve: many of the problems which face students His work in This vital area has made him popular with both students and faculty. l-le also sponsors the Boys' League and is athletic director, iobs which requirehard work and an understanding of teenagers. He considers no problem too small to call to his attention and is a great help to students with problems. We Assist Students She Helps Girls ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL DOROTHY HEILMAN plans the school programs for students. She has the responsibility ot assigning subjects and to make changes in our curriculum which will aid us in our very near future. Her charming per- sonality and unceasing energy have made her one ot the most respected persons on campus. Advising the Girls' League is another responsi- bility which she ably carries.