Cristobal High School - Caribbean Yearbook (Canal Zone Coco Solo, Panama)

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Counseling was the primary guidance service pro- vided at CHS. In the student-counselor relationship the student freely expressed his ideas and feelings and the counselor showed how interest, aptitudes, and abilities work together. Through various activities the counselors provided information about careers and the various opportun- ities for post-high school education. They provided facts about the many available technical schools, ap- qpvvfv - ,, .. , MRS. BRIGHT Q' y - I , and collecting coins and stamps. MR. MOWERY photography. MR. PALUMBO SR. ,,,..... .t.. ADAMARY A. BRIGHT-Girls' Counselor Mrs. Bright's home state is Florida. She has been a full time counselor in the Cristobal High School for the last six ears In her leisure time Mrs. Bright enjoys cooking, ROBERT L. MOWERY-Boys' Counselor Mr. Mowery comes from Indiana and has been in CHS for six years. He previously taught in Los Angeles. California and in Indiana. He lives in Coco Solo with his wife and three children. His hobbies are boating and LUKE C. PALUMBO-Attendance Counselor Mr. Palumbo has taught for twenty-seven years at CHS. . He taught PE, General Science, Life Science, Earth 1 Science, American History, American Covetmmcnt, Sales- manship, and coached many sports. Mr. Palumbo lives in , Coco Solo and his hobbies are golf and collecting insects. GUIDANCE prentice programs, and vocational programs. They as- sisted students in selecting colleges, applying for admission, and applying for financial aid. The guidance center also administered standardized tests and College Entrance Board exams such as the PSAT, SAT, and the ACT. ,-.....,-Q-.ma---N K k,...g,.T say' gi: A Allan Farnsworth learns how to study from a Dukane projector. up-M if, A ei S is 3 .... .I

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OFFICE STAFF Our fine office staff provided quality service by cooperating fully with teachers, students, par- ents, and other people in the community. Their secretarial duties included keeping records, typ- ing and printing tests for teachers, and giving out information to students and parents. Mrs. Marion Taylor has worked at CHS for I ' F' twelve years. In her spare time she enjoys bridge and golf. Mrs. Joanne G. Allen is in her fifth year at CHS. Her hobbies are sewing and singing with the Sweet Adelines. Miss Jacinta E. Griffiths has worked here for three and a half years and she devotes her spare time to swimming and playing the organ. Our secretaries were noted for their courteous service and friendly manner. We are proud of our office staff. CLINIC 89 MRS. McDONNEL Mrs. ,Io McDonnel, R.N., was on duty at the Cristobal High School Clinic on a scheduled basis and she was as- sisted in the clinic by Mrs. Delorita Stevens. Students who were ill reported to the nurse. If she deemed it advisable, they made arrangements to go home or to the hospital dispensary. Students were permitted to rest in the clinic a maximum of two class periods. The school health program's major purpose was to pro- vide screening examinations, identify students with various health problems, and suggest appropriate referrals. Visual acuity determination, dental extamination, tuberculin skin testing, physical examinations, hearing examinations, health education activities, and counseling services were all part of the program. MRS. TAYLOR N MRS. ALLEN 'PX MISS GRIFFITHS -ar s iff, r I ts-'3Q, ' I I tt' -fr , A N 1 ua.. .440 MISS ELISA MUNOZ and MRS. STEVENS X

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LIBRARY The students of CHS have a well equipped library y I for their study and research use. The Cristobal High 'Q Vliifii vw School Library is combined with the public library ,Saw and students with special permission may use both during school hours. After school hours the library is often crowded with students and adults of the community doing research or reading. This year CHS had a new librarian, Mr. Wells. Students doing research work found that Mr. Wells and his able student helpers were always ready to assist them when help was needed. 'I MR. WELLS DAYTON N. WELLS-Librarian This is Mr. Wells' first year at CHS and in the Canal Zone. He comes from the state of Washington and says he is enjoying the tropics. Mr. Wells lives in Margarita and his hobbies are traveling, fishing, camping, and riflery. Junior High students make use of the library. -3 Barbara Grier, Zan Green, and Tom Kredell. Mike Bchrc gets help.