Covina High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Covina, CA)

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COUNSELORSA HELPI G HA D Nlr. Robert Earl Head Counselor Mrs. Alice Evans Mr. Robert Keagy Board of Trustees: Administrators: Vocational guidance is a major task of the counseling staff at Covina High. The counselors start With the students early in the Freshman year with the ITED and the Kuder Preference tests. By the junior year, pupils have received guid- ance toward college education or post- high school vocations. In their final year at high school, students are well-aware of the opportunities that are available to them and are separated into home- rooms that are divided by vocational preference. Covina High students are very fortunate in having such a competent staff of coun- selors Who are readily available in help- ing them. Their guidance is invaluable to individuals interested in any vocational field. Mrs. Frances Miller A Mr. Gene Ridgeway DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION Mr. C. H. Brubaker President Mrs. Elaine W. Donaldson Vice President Mr. Gordon M. Browning Secretary Dr. Donald Jackson Member Mr. Mel Berkman Member Dr. Paul B. Salmon Superintendent Mr. Willis S. Maxson Mr. Erwin jones Mr. Ronald Matejcek Dr. Ragene A. Farris Dr. Thomas Smith Services. 20 A major task of the counselors is in informing CHS students of college opportunities. M.r. Earl, above, talks to a group of college-bound seniors. Assit. Superintendent, Business Services Assit. Superintendent, Instruction Director, Personnel Services Director, Curriculum Planning-Secondary Director, Research and Pupil Personnel

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ai ADMINISTRATIO zTHE BACKBCNE OF C S Mr. Wayne Pres- ton, our assistant principal, per- forms a service that is one of the most valuable for Covina High School. He as- sists Mr. Otto with the impor- Assistant Principal Mr . Wayne Preston tant task of de- veloping better facilities and Ways of teach- ing. Mr. Preston is a USC graduate and has a B-. S. degree in business administration and a M. S. W degree in secondary school education. He has C , i C been on Covina High's faculty as a social stud- S c W 1 ies teacher since 1949, except for a tour of duty in the U. S. Marine Corps and three years in private business. Mr Preston, shown above at an early season football game, is concerned with the co -curricular as wells as the curricular program at the school. 4 ' i.. w up of W Fra K aven Miss Alene Key Mr. Charles Murcer Bike of Boys! Dean of Girls Director of Student Activities QQ? P pf Mr. Haven and Miss Key, for many years now, have helped the students of Covina High over many difficult problems by mature guidance and leadership. They counsel and direct individuals by giving personal help and are also fundamental in guiding the activities of the school by spon- soring the Boys League and the Girls League. Mr. Murcer has won the respect and admiration of countless students at Covina High this year and last through his work as Director of Student Activities. He is in constant touch with the stu- dent body and has done an excellent job in directing and advising the various co-curricular ac- tivities of the students. Working closely with the Leadership Class, he has helped instill in the student body the enthusiasm and spirit it now has. 19

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1 A 1, ry cusToolANs AND CAFETERIA start. Joss WELL DO The custodians of Covina High Work tirelessly to keep the campus spotless and the class- rooms neat and Well-equipped. There seems to always be a need for one of these men. Their job is one that cannot be underscored and each one de- serves a special word of thanks from the students. Mr. Bernie Martin is in charge l of the custodians and sees to it that they each perform their i specified duties. Students not T should be thankful to the men who set up the rallies, the as- semblies, plays, and musical presentations. ' - 2 ' Eg. - .g.s.3s . ..f. -ir , .V R- M 3 tx, ,V 1 E .. ., S W W ,!,, . . ., .. , 3 ' .Q R, W , X, V - 2-was 1 ' A :if iw? . H, it t' The cafeteria staff, under the direction and supervision of Ethel Christopherson, sees to it that Covina students get a well-balanced meal at both A and B lunches , and that the pupils receive a nourishing snack at the brunch break. It is a tremendous task to feed 1700 students , but the caf- eteria ladies do the job excellently. Hungry students are greeted daily by a cheerful staff of cooks , who constantly put out a good meal. The staff also cooks for the faculty and prepares the meals for any banquets that come up in the school year. T 21