Charter Oak High School - Shield Yearbook (Covina, CA)

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Mr. Altig arranges a parent-student conference. Mr. Armstrong approves a leadership proposal. Vice-Principals and Counselors Mr. Armstrong takes the cake as Mr. Altig looks on wistfully. Mr. Armstrong, the Vice-Principal in charge of athletics and activities, was a well-known and highly respected figure to the students at Charter Oak High School this year. Mr. Armstrong, al- though burdened with the numerous duties of his office, was always willing to take a few min- utes to advise a student and offer helpful sug- gestions. As the advisor of leadership, Mr. Arm- strong aided Von Phillips in his planning of the meetings. He also aided in the planning of the various club activities and outings. American Field Service Week can attribute much of its suc- cess to the leadership and continued interest that has been demonstrated by Mr. Armstrong throughout the planning of it. Mr. Altig ' s concern for the students at Charter Oak has always been evident because of the in- terest he has continually shown in the carrying out of his various duties as Vice-Principal in charge of discipline. He has continued to de- velop the system of individual counseling which he introduced last year which involved the stu- dent, Mr. Armstrong, and a teacher. Students were often able to solve their problems by seeing them from other points-of-view. Both Mr. Armstrong and Mr. Altig demon- strated always their personal concern for each and every student at Charter Oak High School, and both helped make the year memorable for all. 12

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Mi Hunt, the principal of Charter Oak, was the guid- ing force behind the administration of our school. He coordinated the total educational program, with special emphasis on the curriculum. Each year, it was updated and arranged for the changing needs of students. One of Mr. Hunt ' s innovations was a program of Teacher ' s Office Hours. This schedule provided a time for students to talk to teachers after school. Because there was an uncertain rotation of TOH and Homeroom, par- ents were uncertain as to the school ' s closing time each day. In an effort to please the parents, the school was put on a Homeroom schedule every day, and two lunch periods were created to relieve the overcrowded condi- tions of the cafeteria. The students ' reactions to this move were ones of shock and indignance. Under Mr. Hunt ' s direction, a committee was formed to arbitrate the dis- pute. A compromise suitable to both sides was found. This incident is just an example of the success hAr. Hunt has achieved in working with both teen-agers and adults. for Better Communication Mr. Hunt pauses a moment to review his appointments for the day. ' f »

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I Mr. Ensman makes arrangements for a parent-counselor conference. Mr. Crockett pauses to deliberate the wisest course of action in dealing with a student. Bridge the Generation Gap Mrs. Winters, in one of her rare moments of repose, displays the warm smile that en- dears her to all the students. The most indispensable and least-thanked people on campus were the counselors. For Mrs. Winters, Mr. Crockett, and Mr. Ensman, dealing in constructive advice concerning school prob- lems was not an easy job. These diligent workers attempted to keep us satisfied with school life. They kept in close contact with the students by working with them and knowing the how and why of all school activities. Mr. Crockett counseled the students who planned to attend a junior or four-year college. He was also in charge of scholarships and col- lege entrance examinations. Mrs. Winters assisted in the making of plans for students who planned to attend junior col- lege and then transfer to a four-year college. She helped when asked with post-graduate plans, whether students planned to work or con- tinue their education, and provided current em- ployment information. Mrs. Winters also acted as advisor of Girls ' League. Mr. Ensman counseled those students who were planning to join the armed forces after graduation. For students who were not planning to attend college, he provided vocational infor- mation. The job of helping others help themselves was one which required patience and under- standing, and our counselors have demonstrated all the qualifications needed to carry out this difficult undertaking. 13