Downey High School - Volsung Yearbook (Downey, CA)

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A relief in our classroom situation. An ambitious building program for a long range plan is now launched. The teacher shortage is still acute, and is likely to become more so, but we are con- fident that the local in- stitution will continue with its high educational standards. DEL WARD, Principal Downey Junior High School QL. Vlxooqmexl X . X90 9000 ol O- gckto We - to 09, Sofitel wg And for us The turmoil that upset the world for the past decade found its way into the educational system of America. Teach- ers and pupils alike found the learning facilities hampered beyond measure. We here at Downey High School likewise had our troubles. Crowded conditions, lack of materials, the teacher shortage and other such inconveniences all con- tributed to our disadvantage. Now, much like the reconstruction and readjustment taking place on the world scene, we here on the educational front are gearing ourselves for the long, uncertain period ahead. In the immediate future we can see MRS. RUBY HORSTMAN MRS. G. P. ODLE Junior High Girls' Counselor Junior High Secretary Jr. High Advisers. . .

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When you are old and gray, and have retired, you may turn these pages and dream of high school days. It you do, may your dreams be of happiness and con- tentment. The years you spend in High School should be the most important years of your life. It is a time ot youth, happiness, love, dreams, and preparation tor a task. ln the High School program we attempt to guide the students thinking to the point where he recognizes the need for mastery of subject matter, the development ot responsibility and promptness and growth ot character, which are the marks at a person of achievement. The field ot education is one full of joy and tears. Teachers always smile with pride when their pupils achieve, and weep when they tall into error. Downey Union High School and her Superintendent wish you successl We have done our best! We shall watch your program with keen interest, and shall be glad to welcome you back to the campus at any time, Sincerely, CLIFFORD F. SHAMBAUGH Superintendent MR. C. F. SHAMBAUGH Superintendent MR, W. J. WRIGHT MRS. K. B. SANDERS Vice-Principal Senior High Girls' Counselor MR. E. I. KNUDSEN Adult Education, Night School They Work with us .

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In moving forward With Mr. Lee R. Dickerson serving his last term as president, the Downey Union High School Board of Trustees completed an- other very successful year in advising the school on general policies and various programs. Mr. Dickerson resigned in mid-March in order to take a position as official inspector on the new school construction which was begun this year. His resignation was legally necessary in order for him to qualify for the inspector's position. He was succeeded as president by Mr. Neil Rogers, formerly clerk of the board, whose vacancy in turn was filled by Mr. Frank Barnes. Mr. Dickerson had served as a member of the board from I936 to l942, and from l943 to the date of his resignation. Major project of the board at the present time is the building program. Eight new classrooms and a girls' locker and shower rooms are being constructed, and a new athletic field is under way. Long range goals of the board are to maintain a good faculty, good student programs, and good buildings and equipment. If L ' fe ' D Dresfbferifffgksow MR. ROY L. TOMPKINS MR. SAMUEL F. UNSWORTH MR. OTTO T. BOYD MR. NEIL T ROGERS Board of Trustees