Grand Junction High School - Tiger Yearbook (Grand Junction, CO)

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12 = 'faculty Fundamentals of Latin and English were taught by Miss Maude Crawford. Miss Esther Conway had Spanish and English classes. Besides teaching Latin, Miss Winifred Bull also had English classes. Instructor of the Spanish I was Miss Ann Marasco. Art classes were under the direction of Mrs. Margaret Cozelle. Marion Jacobs replaced Charles Steen as music director of the band and orchestra. Taking time out from grade school music supervision Mrs. Grace Ritchie led the Girls' Glee Club. J. B. Wooten, newcomer to G. J. H. S., and John Thome, I. R. C. supervisor, taught social science. Miss Ina Dyer, American history teacher, was an I. R. C. sponsor. Mrs. Frances Flopton taught social science and acted as girls’ adviser. Besides helping in the library Mrs. Velma Gear taught world history. Miss Isabel Benson, American history instructor, directed the Junior Red Cross. Miss Emma Groom instructed in English and acted as Tiger Tales adviser. Conducting the mixed chorus, John Pendergrast also had charge of English classes. Miss Edith Liley was an English instructor, and Miss Ruth Matthews taught speech and English until her marriage. In addition to supervising study halls, Mrs. Margaret Vandenburg instructed in English. Directing all school publications and advising Quill and Scroll, Miss Lillian Larson taught journalism and English. Teaching English and advising the freshmen and Girl Reserves kept Miss Lillian Evans busy. Not pictured, Miss Ruth Wood was also a member of the faculty.

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A most understanding friend to his staff members, an ex cellent administrator of school affairs, a valuable citizen of the community, and a vital leader in state educational work is I. K. Boltz, superintendent of the Grand Junction Public Schools. In this executive position, Mr. Boltz has won the respect and admiration of his fellow workers. For his long time service in the schools, for his constant participation in projects pertaining to war and peace, for his philosophical views on life, and for his sincerity as a friend, R. E. Tope, one-time superintendent, enjoys a well earned prestige in the community of which he has been a vital part for many years. vlett C . James Congenial, well-liked, tactful, efficient, and cooperative, Robert C. James took over the position of principal of the high school last fall. Under his capable leadership, teachers and students worked together as a coordinated unit to make 1946 a year outstanding in scholastic achievement and extracurricular activity. C . hinte A new member of Grand Junction High School, Ray C. Hume assumed the assistant principalship this year. Coming here from Palisade, Mr. Hume was already well known in the community as an influential leader in school affairs, as a public spirited citizen, and as a man whose friendship is worth cultivating.

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13 Taking and printing pictures for the annual, sponsoring the sophomores, and teaching physics were the chief activities of Delmer Born. Miss Gunhild Gustafson taught chemistry and advised the senior class. The biology groups were instructed by Arthur Harms. In charge of the attendance record, Mrs. Madge Thomason assisted Clyde Granere and did general office work. Mrs. Marguerite Carlyle, high school secretary, left at the end of the first semester to ioin her husband in Hawaii. Supervising study halls and acting as substitute teacher was Mrs. Lenore Belina. Miss Hazel Ela supervised library work. Mrs. Jeanne Schellenberg served as school nurse. Acting as chairman of the bond and stamp committee, Mrs. Maxine Fairchild also taught typinq and business training. Miss Dorothy Ellis with shorthand and bookkeeping was kept busy preparing students for business careers. Sponsor of Tri-S, Mrs. Marie Schwab taught bookkeeping, typing, and secretarial practice. Miss Lois Baughman, junior class sponsor, taught plane and solid geometry as well as trigonometry. Miss Bernadine Myer's first year was spent teaching plane geometry and algebra. Although he was in charge of S. B. A. tickets again this year, Basil T. Knight found enough time for his algebra courses. W. T. Davis, home visitor, also instructed in algebra. Sophomore class sponsor, Miss Gladys Crawford, taught general math and algebra. Mrs. Maude Doolinq had charge of algebra and study halls.