Mesa High School - Superstition Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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uainerid A new addition to the statt this year is Miss Lillie Belle Petersen, receptionist, who handles the switchboard and helps with odd iobs. She is always glad to give information to anyone who asks for it. Miss Petersen serv- ed as Girls' League president in l946. One ot the main spokes of the Business Office is Mrs. Juanita Denning who helps the Business Manager and is bookkeeper tor the elementary schools. She also, with the as- sistance ot Miss June Davis, runs the cash register, sells budgets and annuals, and takes care ot stenciling, requisitions and locker registrations. James E. Crockett, Business Manager, who is new at Mesa High this year, handles the bookkeeping for the high school and is in charge of the Business Office. Miss Davis is pay roll clerk and helps Mrs. Denning. Miss Davis was Student body vice president in l946. SSVCIIIEBH

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'S 1 W..... ,. . . .. . ' 1 l if iff? 5.5 : ix-ff 5 if . s i - . . .qs-ss , s. -tg -N ., , ' I . siisstwt f , 1ssf..se ' misty' . X .s F gf. -- .. K ' ...,, , .. ' t i .. . ,..-. .,,.x..t., ., ,. 3. 1 fs-' - sr T i ii-- x . ,,., .. ...., .. . -W ,... -. Aiding Superintendent H. L. Taylor in the complicated affairs of the Mesa School District is Assistant Superintendent, Ruion T. Shepherd edah 64106164 .Aariidfanf .giulaerinferwfenf One of the most friendly men around the Mesa schools is Assistant Superintendent Rulon T. Shepherd. Mr, Shep- herd has taught in Mesa schools for eight years and has been Superintendent Harvey L. Taylor's assistant for two years. Mr. Shepherd's chief responsibilities have to do with the elementary schools. Some of these are finding teachers to fill empty teaching positions in the elementary schools, the management of all school cafeterios and the transportation facilities for all the schools, which was surely a full time iob. Mr. Shepherd is known and respected by many people. His ideals are high and he has a very pleasing personality and a splendid character. He is quiet in manner and is friendly to everyone. The chief interests, pastimes, and hobbies of Mr. Shep herd are clramatics, singing, yard beautification, and civic work. Mr. Shepherd is indeed a valuable asset to the schools of Mesa and the community as a whole. When Mr. Shepherd came here as the head of the elementary schools ten years ago, there were 1600 students enrolled in the elementary schools. There are now 4,000, Sixteen plus the 400 going in parochial schools, students going to elementary schools. This is two and one-half times as many as when he came to Mesa. Especially since the war, this increase has added many problems-increased teacher load, over-crowded classrooms --which means more work for Mr. Shepherd to cope with. The new cafeteria here at the high school which is being outfitted, will also add more work for Mr. Shepherd, although it will relieve the congestion. This cafeteria takes the place of the south patio where many parties and socials were enioyed by students. But good things must always come to an end for something better. In the cafeteria is a large room where the students will eat. Then there is a snack bar for those who don't want to order full meals. Separate parties may need and hold luncheon meetings in the two small dining rooms. These rooms will also be used as faculty dining rooms. The prize of them all is the big shiny kitchen where the food will be prepared and handled. A patio is also planned on the site of the old bus garage where students can eat lunch.

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WP. onafcfdon Students of Mesa High this year have had the oppor- tunity of consulting Marion Donaldson on all of their voca- tional problems. They are all assured of receiving sound advice from him. An alumni of Mesa High, he returned to the high school in '36 and took the position of World history and English teacher half a day. He worked in the office the remaining half day. In l934 our country called for the services of many teachers. Mr. Donaldson volunteered and was inducted shortly after. After serving for three years he again re- turned to his alma mater. The speech and dramatics de- partments received his timely instructions. One of his out- standing achievements last year was A Date With Judy. Because of the increasing number of students and the need for a full-time man in the attendance and guidance offices, Mr. Donaldson has taken the position as vice-prin- cipal and vocational guidance director. Under his watchful eye, the students have chalked up the best attendance record ever compiled at Mesa High. The greatly increased enrollment and crowded conditions have multiplied his problems. A jack-of-all-trades is our jovial Marion Donaldson who couns elor. The attendance board is kept up to date by Miss Vcldu. Magnusson who Competently handling the difficult problem of registration is Marie Griner done an excellent job Eighteen s-J .'1'