Madison High School - Federalist Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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PRINCIPAL The principal function of an annual is to record the history of the year's activities. This is not an easy task since the annual should include such materials as will give some idea of the character of the more important work of the school. This Federalist, as those in the past, indicates that careful thought, planning, and selection has been given to the content of the publication. It fur- nishes information and orientation with reference to the school, the staff, work, and students. The teacher-advisor and the student editors and managers are to be con- gratulated. This Federalist is a book of record which pictorializes, sparkles, and crackles because it is a history of keen and vivid activities of Madison Senators at work and play. lt reflects student life 'in its busiest, brightest, and most vivid moments. To read it is to relive the year from September through June with CI feeling of sharing in all of the excitement that is recorded here. Take good care of your Federalist. Some day, long years from now, when youiare looking at life in retro- spect, you will turn the pages again and remin-isce about the many pleasant memories in the good old days at Madison High School. -Walter E. Erickson, Principal In his usual iovial nature, Mr. Erickson pauses to reflect the students' behavior.

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Every Madisonian appreciates Mrs. Melba Day Sparks for her drama produc- tions and assemblies, but this book is dedicated to her for the special qualities she exhibits as a teacher and person. Those fortunate enough to be close to her nearly idolize her. She is just like a Hollywood actress, says one of the several girls who imitate Mrs. Sparks' dramatic manner and dress. Sometimes she is like a mother to the kids in the drama department, says one who has shared confidetnces with her director. She's about the greatest teacher in the state, says a boy on the stage crew. She can get guys together and make them work. She isn't mean - she does it by being nice to you. She gives you faith in yourself. Consequently during the weeks prior to a big production bath students and Mrs. Sparks work at school until 'IO p.m. Mrs. Sparks is a perfectionist. She gets upset with a student if he fails to come through, but she doesn't hold it. lf a production doesn't go right she feels worse than anyone and everybody pulls together, says a veteran of Peter Pan. Students enjoy being with her and they return to visit her long after gradu- ation. Possibly she is so successful be- cause, She gives so much of herself. For her model of professional excel- lence and her appreciation of students, the 1964 Federalist Staff takes great pleasure in dedicating their effort to Mrs. Sparks.

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VICE-PRINCIPALS Mrs. Sue Bushnell is Madison High School's Curriculum Vice' Principal. The responsibilities of a curriculum vice prin- cipal are varied. Mrs. Bushnell works with teach- ers, especially those new to Madison, the teacher aides, interns, student teachers, and substitutes. Her responsibilities for curriculum involve several areas. First, there is the building of the master program for the school year, or the plan- ning and spacing of the- right number of classes so that students will be assured a place in the courses they have forecast. It is she who orders the materials of curriculum , the supplies, equipment, books and periodicals needed 'by the various departments, she also sees that rooms have adequate furniture for classes being held in them. The bookroom and the libarry are also he-r responsibility. Last, she organizes and works closely with the Madison High School Curriculum Council, an advisory committee of teachers whose duty it is to analyze and evaluate the curriculum, to confer with the various depart- ments, and to make suggestions to the principal. These are the halls of Madison High School. But they are empty halls until you come-you, the thousands of students who are Madison High School-who come crowding in with your gay, boiste-rous, exuberant youthfulness. Into these halls you bring your boundless energy. ambition, vigor, and ideals, and your birthright -freedom. We watch you come with pride. We see your potential. You race through these halls eagerly seeking opportunities to fulfill your dreams. We stand by ready to help you harness your power for achievement. You are confident of your right to win in life's competition. You learn that it takes work to succeed, and so you learn to work, and you use your talents. We who watch you pass are reassured as wie see you grow from freshmen to seniors and glimpse your achievements after you leave these halls. You are Madison High School. You are the youth of America. We salute you! -Georgia Dean Mr. Cyril Butterfield, Dean of Boys, has completed his second year as Vice-Principal and has continued his work with fund raising drives, ticket sales, sports ban- quets, and extra curriculum activities. This past year he has assumed the responsibility of activities. Also, he acts as school co-ordinator with the Dads Club. As Dean of Boys, he devotes a large portion of his time to helping boys take on new responsibilities and make a satisfactory adiustment. He spends a great deal of time with the Boys League activities and their projects. Mr. Butterfield's career began in 'I947 by teaching science and coaching football, basketball, and track at an Illinois high school for four years. He then taught science and coached basketball and track for one year in Colorado. In 1952 he came to Portland and served as activity director at Grant High School un-til January 1955. From the time until his coming to Madison last year, he worked at the administration building in the Personnel Depart- ment recuiting new teachers.