Escondido High School - Gong Yearbook (Escondido, CA)

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f f M' I I J LV U Mrs. Lasley, Mrs. Casto, Mrs. Pritchett, Miss Barclay and Mrs. Houck take time out to eat lunch. Amid the con- stant maze of missing credits and demerit slips, the patience of these women in the office was amazing. Along with other duties, the office staff had the very complicated job of keeping the file of every student up-to-date. Miss Barclay, already busy with her own financial chores, was always ready and cheerful about helping a struggling class treasurer through the mysteries of purchase orders and receipts. Mrs. Casto was the lady behind the cash register in the cafeteria, and Mrs. Lasley kept our library operating efficiently, and our books in good repair. Students often think school life revolves around the teachers and principal, but no school would be complete without the support of the office staff. Mr. Johnson One of the busiest persons in E.U.H.S. is Mr. Johnson, our prin- cipal. The responsibility of ac- tive, pulsating Escondido Union High School rests on his shoul- ders, and he has the important job of keeping the school running smoothly. His biggest and hardest job is arranging the school schedule to include the many activities and still not interfere with the teach- ers' class schedules. This, along with every-day matters and un- expected occurances, takes up much of his time, yet his is a familiar figure at almost every sport and social event put on by the students. ln the last two years he has attended every dance except one, and is proud of the way E..U.H.S. students plan, work for, and carry out their activities. l Era! Wolfe

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The dramatic story of the Atom Bomb brings home to in- formed Americans the startling and thoroughly disturbing fact that a large proportion of the advance in pure or fundamental research not only in physics but in biology, chemistry, medicine, and in practically every field of science has been made by citi- zens of other countries. Systematic drilling as a meth- od of instruction can provide sound knowledge but is hardly apt to promote self-reliant think- ing and the spirit of research. If we want to retain leadership in the world of today, it is up to us to develop a young generation which is capable not only of set- ting production records but also of making new and basic dis- coveries. YOU - Students of E.U.H.S. must be led and inspired to a thirst for knowledge which caus- es you to literally dig into the most obscure insides of life and science. Character to make you persevere in this search must somehow be built into your lives - by the home, the school, and the church. Your teachers here are trying to lay foundations on which busi- ness, industry, and the Universi- ties may help you build solid, worthwhile manhood worthy of this great land we call .... AMERICA. A. P. Beleal District Superintendent Bfsf ff01,cK f 'fab f'f1a.0 Aff'-9 HZ lf iwf M1547 ..1,'!f.flfl wzlaficouf' ' if an ge on fke omlaazia

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Mr. Gray ffl Mrs. Ming, Mr. Fox 1 rj ana! dw Wauigafora With twenty-three years of hard work behind him, Mr. John Gray this year announced his retirement as a member of the staff of E,U,l-l.S. Mr, Gray had taught Agriculture and held the office of Vice-Principal for many years, and then took over the Adult Education Prcgram. l-le has always taken a great deal of interest in school activities, and could be found behind the ticket window during many of the Cougar football games, The friendly smile of this man will be missed around the school by faculty and students alike. The entire school extends best wishes for the future to Mr. Gray. Will I have enough credits to graduate at the half? l-low can l really learn to study? Am l taking the right courses for college? Mrs, Ming and Mr. Fox showed genuine interest and understanding in listening to student problems. Through discussions, personality tests, and vocational tests, they helped many students with those important plans for the future.