John Muir High School - Hoofbeats Yearbook (Pasadena, CA)

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Set Goal Of Academic Excellence Since 1961, Dr. John Venable has been coordinating the efforts of Muir s administration and faculty to provide and maintain an excellent academic and extracurricular program. Dr. Venable has opened direct lines of communication between student and faculty by establishing a Principals Advisory Coun- cil and by making himself available to students each morning before school as he stands in front of his office with a friendly smile. Whatever phase of school life It may be — football games, assemblies, plays, concerts, banquets and student govern- ment — Dr. Venable is always there demonstrating his interest in education and AAuir students. DR. JOHN A VENABLE Principal DR. VENABLE ENTRUSTS student leaders with many ot the responsibilities of running a high school. Here, he confers congratulations upon newly elected Sophomore President Jim Koch and ASB President Wayne Omokawa. SPEAKING AT ASSEMBLY, Dr. Venable communicates to students his enthusiasm for the various facets of a Muir education ' ' c,.i -;

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Dr. Venable, Board Of Education 0 - Dr. Robert E. Jenkins and the Board of Education have dedicated themselves to the finest possible education for the youth of Pasadena. In carrying out this goal, the Board maintains an atmosphere of respect and cooperation between the citizens of Pasadena and school personnel. Meeting once a week, the Board weighs recommendations based on contributions from administrators, teachers and of- ten citizen s advisory committees. They establish policies for the operation of the schools, adopt textbooks, hire personnel and approve and work within budget. The ability of Dr. Jenkins and the Board of Education is reflected in the excellent educational facilities and opportunities of the Pasadena schools. DR. ROBERT E.JENKINS Superintendent of Schools BOARD OF EDUCATION members are Iseotedl Dr. Robert G. Freemen, President; Dr. Robert E. Jenkins, Superintendent; Mrs. LuVerne LoMotte, Dr. Josepti J, Engholm (standingl Mr. Steve Solisian; Mr. James N. Stivers.

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Mr. David R. Blair Assistont Principal Mrs. Gene S. Miller Assistant Principal Mr. Roger P. White Assistant Principal Mr. Everett M. Stc Registrar Administration ' s Innovations Include Mr. Pat Geyer Work-Study Counselor Mr. Raoul Guzman Psychologist Miss Doris Josephson Nurse Miss Madeline Bowers Speech Hearing Therapist SURE YOU CAN! exclaims Mr George Smith as he encourages Junio Goil R ' ter to new heights in scholastic achievement. Mr, Smith, along with other counselors and odm nistra tors personify enthusiasm as they strive to help students get the most they con out of the educational opportunities at Muir. 16