Granite High School - Granitian Yearbook (Salt Lake City, UT)

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Elmer Christensen, William Martin, Burton Brasher, Zelph Erekson, Forace Green. Superintcndcnts and step up building program The Granite District School Board, now firmly established in its new office building has increased its program to build for better education in the district. To make learning and teaching at Granite more pleasant, the Board directed the remodeling of our fifty- year old 'L' Building. After a summer of nail pounding, cement smoothing, and window in- stalling by district-employed workmen, the archaic structure was transformed into an up-to-date educational facility with its acous- tic ceilings, gleaming lockers, and glass dis- play cases. Before next fall, the Board plans to make further improvements on the cam- pus. The old junior high building, when re- modeled, will contain science and language laboratories and much needed classroom space, the halls in the 'S' Building will be widened, the cafeteria will be enlarged, and new counselors' offices and a new homemak- ing department will be constructed. 15l

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EM gc, Q.. gpg if 5 if TES? Q 3 x Superintendent of Schools in Granite Dis- trict, Elmer J. Hartvigsen, was born in Utah. He attended schools in Idaho where he later became a teacher, a principal, and then a superintendent. Since returning to Utah in 1945, he has been Deputy State Superin- tendent and Superintendent of Davis and Granite School Districts. Another Utahn, Dr. Orvil C. England, has been assistant superintendent of Granite Dis- trict since 1957. Previously, he was an assist- ant in history at the University of Utahg teacher of sociology and eugenics, and dean of boys at Cyprus High School, and principal of Olympus Jr. High. Assistant Superintendent in charge of General Instruction, Kenneth C. Farrer, is a man with much experience in education. He has been a teacher of English, mathematics, and music, a principalg a university instruc- torg and a supervisor of secondary schools in California. Dr. Farrer is a member of three honor societies and holds degrees from two universities. Elmer Hartivigsen Superintendent Orvil England Assistant Superintendent Kenneth Farrer Assistant Superintendent

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A tall, dignified man with a quick smile and friendly greeting, Mr. Reho Thorum, our principal, was synonymous with Granite High School. Appearing at social, athletic and scholastic functions, he supported enthusi- astically the Senior Hop, the Faculty Assem- bly, football and basketball games, and Hon- or Society ceremonies. A delegate to the Principals' Convention in Detroit, a member of the Utah Teachers' Finance Committee, and president of Utah's Public Relations Association, Principal Thorum kept busy Reho Thorum Principal throughout the year advising student body officers, assisting faculty members, promoting athletic projects, planning campus improve- ments, and aiding the Parent Teachers' Asso- ciation. By interpreting District laws, he acted as liaison between the District and the student body. Standing for education, first, last, and always, Mr. Thorum commanded and received respect. With vigor and wisdom, Granite's guide, Mr. Thorum, during his sec- ond year at Granite High School, led its stu- dents and faculty on a smooth course both academically and socially.