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

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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

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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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Mr. William Allen 10th, 12th Grades Dr. Lucile Burrall 10th, 12th Grades Mrs. Helen Meldrum 10th, 12thGrodes Mr. John McSweeney 10th Grade Early Program Card Distribution According to Mrs, Gene Miller, assistant principal, mailing program cards home before the start of school cut program changes this fall by one third. Other new ideos are under consideration by Assistant Principals Mr. David Blair, Mr. Roger White and Mrs. Miller. Mrs. Miller, among other duties, provides leadership with the class councils and coordinotes information on scholarships and college admission. The supervision of grounds, buildings and parking are part of the duties of Mr. White, who also organizes summer school and behind-the-wheel driving classes. Mr. Bloir has in- cluded in his duties the planning of the Master Class Schedule and the Master Calendar. Mr, Everett Stone, registrar, supervises registration procedures and attendance as part of his many responsibilities. All ' members of the administrative department work enthusiastically for the welfare of the student body. Working with the administration, parents and teachers, as well as students, Muir s seven counse- lors offer their services to facilitate student development. Utilizing group guidance, Muir s counselors several times throughout the year kept seniors informed on college and graduation re- quirements in special assemblies. College Advise- ment Night was also held to keep parents ac- quainted with the changing financial and educa- tional requisites for a higher education. Mr. George Rettie 10th, 1 1th Grades Mr George Smith 10th, 11th Grades Mr. James Stocks 10th, 11th, 12th Grades 17