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

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Administers School Heading a school enrollment of 1400 and a faculty of 60, Robert C. James, effectively administered the duties of principal. In charge of general administration of GJHS, Mr. James directed curricular planning and kept the daily schedule functioning. As the connecting link between the school and the community, he kept in touch with innumerable activities centering in the high school. For recreation, Mr. James enjoys going on out-of-town athletic trips with the team. ROBERT C. JAMES BA, MA Principal Greetings, GJHSers The importance of youth is coming more to the front with each passing day. This fact is borne out by the ever increasing number of youth who are engaged in the exciting work of the Space Age. As a result of their work our world is becoming smaller. This means we are compelled to have a complete understanding of the peoples of the world. They are really our neighbors regardless of where they live. The choice of the theme of the Tiger Annual, International Understanding, is indeed very timely. The whole survival of our world is dependent on just how well each of us has this International Understanding. The students of Grand Junction High School are very fortunate in having so many opportunities to increase their understanding of the world and the problems of its many peoples through study. The Tiger Annual Staff and their sponsors are to be congratulated for this very fine book and their choice of the theme around which it is planned. Principal 9

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Provides Leadership Insight and understanding are key qualities of I. K. Boltz, superintendent of the Mesa County Valley Schools. Through his experience as a member of the National Aviation Education Council and his Flying Classroom trip to Europe, Mr. Boltz is particularly alert to the importance of international awareness for today's student. To provide the quality education which makes it possible for every GJHSer--and for each of the nearly 11,000 children and youth in District 51 --to develop his abilities to the highest degree possible is the deep concern of Mr. Boltz. With quiet dignity, he provides educational leadership for both school and community. I. K. BOLTZ, Superintendent of Schools Carry Out Projects Policymaking group for the Mesa County Valley Schools, the Board of Education represents the Edward voss public in providing a high caliber educational R' A' EDL1NC program. All aspects of the instructional and nn business service phases of the educational program fell under the jurisdiction of the five- member group. , ' ; An innovation the past year was the setting of five p.m. meetings which continued following the dinner hour. Appointed to fill the vacancies during the year, Robert Carpenter and R. A. Edling are the new members of the board. Edward Voss serves as president, Kenneth Matchett, vice president, and T. S. Ary as the other member. KENNETH MATCHETT ROBERT CARPENTER

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CLYDE CRANERE BS, MA Guide GJHSers Assistant princ ipal, Clyde Granere worked closely with Mr. James and the counselors. Determining sports eligibility and coordinating clubs were among his duties. He was president of the local CEA. His interest in youth carries over to his work in Optimists. Serving as counselors, Mrs. Maria Cameron, Robert Johnson, and Mrs. Harriet Pifer helped with personal, schedule, and career problems. Active on the state level, Mrs. Cameron locally sponsored Student Council, leadership class, and Girls League. Mr. Johnson was co-sponsor of Student Council and supervised Boys League. He enjoys golt and fishing. Serving her first year at GJHS, Mrs. Pifer aided sophomore boys and girls. Assistant Principal MRS. MARIA CAMERON Girls' Counselor MRS. HARRIET PIFER BA, MA BA, MA Counselor