Herbert Hoover High School - Dias Cardinales Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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HcciPet a ytadithn at j Though scattered throughout the school, these secretaries were a vital part of the operation of Hoover. First Row: Lucille Hartson, Main office; Ruth Precourt, Library; Esther Nash, Main office. Second Row: Evelyn Hall, Attendance office; Velma Eleming, Attendance office; Margaret Sampson, Nurse’s office; Virginia Dossey, Library; Doris Lisenbee, Mr. Matthie ' s office; Ellen James, Financial office; Catherine Hasty; Attendance of¬ fice; Christine Shelton, Registrar. Not pictured : Mrs. Diane Petersen. These ladies are responsible for the great variety of food offered to Hoover’s students. First Row: M. Dietrich, T. Pine, M. Dixon, 1. Zaniowka, E. Musgrove, R. Lombardo, C. Milli¬ gan, G. Roland. Second Row: D. Koch, B. Gray, Manager, L. Jones, H. Newberry, V. Allaud, E. Gudlauski. G. Carlino, M. Fall. Not Pictured: J. Edlenfield and M. Nickason. L V Pi m liil An invaluable group at Hoover are the custodians. They are responsible for keep¬ ing our grounds and classrooms neat and clean. First Row: Mike Romero, head custo¬ dian ; Marvin Black, Leslie Smith, Ger¬ trude Fox, Matvin Toye, Robert Burke, Fred Gabel, and Lou Miller. Second Row: John Hallford, Reese Boyd, Raymond La Belle, Lee Rittenhouse, George Miller, Elmer Cramton, Freeman Crawford. 21

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ine KHei nket Many hundreds of hours have been spent in our library this year. Students and faculty members both found it an excellent place to read and study. Miss Anita Giilett, our librarian and a Hoover graduate, handled the enormous task of running our library and training student assistants. ne of the largest, most complete high school libraries in the city is located here at Hoover. More than 15,000 books and a wide selection of magazines are available for recrea¬ tion, research, and study. Hundreds of excellent new books were added to the shelves of our Invaluable assistance in operating our library and the book room was provided by Mrs. Ruth Precourt and Mrs. Vir¬ ginia Dos.sey, our library clerks. library this year. Grateful appreciation goes to Miss Giilett, Mrs. Dossey, and Mrs. Precourt, our patient and thoughtful librarians. Physical fitness was the theme of the year and Mrs. Helen Baldauf, our school nurse, carried it out through informative discussions presented to the gym classes. As sponsor of the Health and Safety Committee, she carried out the total health program in yet another way. 20

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Mr. Ralph Whitehead taught American Government 1-2 and United States History 1-2. He enjoys tennis as evidenced by his position as coach of our varsity tennis team. A Hoover graduate, Mr. Bruce Porteous is kept busy as a sponsor of the Alumni Association. He also taught advanced and regular United States history. HH0ule4 e 9 the Above: Mr. Roy Harris was the sponsor of the diplomats which represented Hoover in the Model United Nations at S.D.S.C. He also taught United States history and American government. Right: Our department chairm.an, Mr. Ralph Dawson, was in charge of Tov er Day and taught American government. Far Right: American government, a class for Seniors, was also taught by Mr. Dan Showley. 22 Q. everal special assemblies were held this year for students in the social studies department. Army officers, police officers, and legislative leaders spoke on current events and national policies. Mr. Lighthall, a professor from Mesa College, taught the college political science class offered to Seniors. American Government in World Affairs, a class of¬ fered for the second year to Seniors, received a new textbook by Burns and Peltason entitled Govern¬ ment by the People.