Newport Harbor High School - Galleon Yearbook (Newport Beach, CA)

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experienced and wise He who says that the age of the pioneer is past is lacking in awareness of what is happening during the middle years of the 20th century. Certainly it Is not a pioneer¬ ing fraught with the hardships and dangers of those sturdy souls who steadily moved westward and wrested the land from the wilderness. Rather it is a pioneering into new con¬ cepts of survival, threatened by new dan¬ gers, directed at us by countries and peoples with warped ideas and ideals who would force their way of life upon the entire world. It is our job as pupils and teachers to become equipped In every possible way with the knowledge and the tools which will enable us to survive and progress In this, changing world. Joseph Hamblet, Principal We wish to salute our newly inaugurated Principal, Mr. Joseph Hamblet. In the past, his record as a vice-principal has shown him to be honest, fair, and direct. His support and guidance of students and faculty alike has erased any doubts as to the bright prospect of seeing a job well done by a man of perspective and leadership.

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J. Leslie Steffensen Donald Dodge Zoe Barlow Hadd Ring Donald Dungan Every frontier movement has Its trail blazers to lay a framework for settlement and progress. Our Board of Trustees, through careful plan¬ ning and devoted service, has made solid plans tor our growth and de¬ velopment as a school. trail bosses . . . Mr. Sidney Davidson In order that there be adequate facilities to meet our coming needs a new high school must inevitably be built. The avalanche of school age children which has snowed under the elementary schools. Is now descending on Harbor; we must build now that they may be pro¬ vided with a sound education. This is the job confronting Mr. Davidson, District Superintendent. With his diligent, dedicated effort the planning moves ahead, from Ideas, to blueprints, and eventually to reality. For his many contributions to the student body, school, and com¬ munity we owe, and give, our thanks!

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guiding us on Mrs. Fay Harbison is our ami¬ able and efficient Vice Principal. Her quick, Inquiring smile greets all who go to her tor help and her advice is sought readily on many problems, from the most personal to the most practical. In advising girls and handling school prob¬ lems, she possesses boundless pa¬ tience and understanding. Recognized tor his capable handling of disciplinary matters Is our Vice Principal, Mr. Robert Magnusson. The student body can expect to hear his voice on the public address system every afternoon during fourth period, making timely school announcements. Hard at work counselling stu¬ dents and finding a place tor each of them at Harbor, he neverthe¬ less finds time to act as advisor tor student council and student court. 16