Coquille High School - Laurel Yearbook (Coquille, OR)

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Farewell, Mr. Townsend Mr. Townsend, who has been teaching social science classes, drivers education, math and P.E. here for the last twenty-five years, has retired after a total of thirty-five years in education. He started as an elementary school principal in Cowden. Illinois. Later he went on to Clayton, Illinois, where he was an assistant principal, teaching history and science. Then Mr. Townsend moved to Rock Springs, Wyoming, and taught physics. Next he returned to Reynolds, Illinois, and taught P.E. before moving to Coquille. Mr. Townsend enjoyed coaching throughout his career. He has coached basketball, football, cross country and track at both varsity and J.V. levels. He cited as his most memorable years at C.H.S. from 1959 to 1961, when his track team won two championships, and again in 1966 when the track team placed second in state. In the future Mr. Townsend plans to do some traveling, perhaps to Europe. He wants to remain in the Coquille area, however, to hunt, fish, and raise sheep on his eighteen acres of land. The 1978 Laurel Staff wishes to dedicate the annual to Mr. Townsend and wish him happiness and good health for the future. Thank you for the many years of service you have dedicated to both students and administration at Coquille High School. 4 DEDICATION

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I ho American College Dictionary defines laurel a small lauraceous ever green tree. 2. the foliage the true laurel as an emblem of victory or distinc-2 a branch or wreath of it. ■ . honor won. as bv uhievement 5. to honor with marks of distinction. Laurel Contents ctivities rganizations lasses ports eople eniors ds 14 34 54 96 152 192 214 CONTENTS 3

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DEDICATION 5