Grant High School - Memoirs Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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Counselors Extremely Important To Every High School Student ABOVE: Senior Class President Mike Soule and Mrs. Elva Newcomer talk about college information. BELOW CENTER: Miss June Peterson, Senior Girl's Counselor and Senior Nancy Parcel discuss schedule changes. 16

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Mrs. Opal Hamilton Attains Numerous Honors Mrs. Opal Hamilton's general field was English; her specialized field was Forensics. Over a forty year period at Grant High School, her teams have dominated interscholastic forensics competition in the state of Oregon and have achieved national recognition, culminating in the National Forensic award this year for continuous excellence through the years. Year after year Mrs. Hamilton has produced champions in all forms of public speaking. Her students have amassed thousands of credit points. The honors received, because of Mrs. Hamilton's work and inspirational leadership are legion. She played a major role in making this the school of excellence. Never to be forgotten by her former students, friends, and associates, Mrs. Opal Hamilton has become a legend in her own lifetime. LEFT: Mrs. Opal Homilton discusses the year's plans with Mrs. Ronald Scott and other parents on Back-to-School Night. TOP: Pictured with Mrs. Hamilton are; Rocky Menashe, Kathy Fifieid, Dave Taylor, and Jeff Swan. ABOVE: Mrs. Hamilton is caught by the camera in her classroom. 15

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As any student knows, counselors are an important part of high school life. Upon entering high school each student is assigned a counselor, who will stay with him until graduation. During this period the counselor tries to give all the help possible to each student. Two new members Mr. William Woodson and Mr. Vernon Marshall have been added to the counseling staff. The goal of the staff is to help direct the students through course discussion, academic and vocational information, and personal conferences. Mrs. Elva Newcomer, is available to all seniors who wish college information. Mr. Harvey Borchers Mr. Vernon Marshall Miss Catherine Calouri Mrs. Elva Newcomer Mrs. Helen Clark Miss June Peterson Mr. Clyde Knox Miss Lois Williams Mr. Vernon Lowery Mr. William Woodson ABOVE CENTER: Mr. Vern Marshall and Mr. Paul Yakami go through information about teaching and counseling, OPPOSITE RIGHT: Frank Wall talks with the Senior Boy's Counselor Mr. Stan Williams about choosing a college.