Oakridge High School - Warrior Yearbook (Oakridge, OR)

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MR. PAUL ELLIOTT Mr. Elliott, in his first year as Superintendent of Schools in the Oakridge district, has proven his adapt- ability in not only the teaching field but in many others as well. Born in Indiana, Mr. Elliott came to Oregon at the turn of the century, where he proceeded to get the major part of his education. He graduated from Pacific Univer- sity with a B. S. degree, acquired a M. of Ed. degree at the University of Oregon, and took summer sessions at both the U. of O. and O. S. C. Previous to his Oakridge appointment, Mr. Elliott taught school for five years, went into business for 12 years in engineering and promotional work. Following this, he was Superintendent of Schools at Toledo for six years and at Roseburg for eight years. Mr. Elliott stated that they are enjoying Oakridge very much and especially points out a fine student body and faculty, a cordial community, and beautiful scenery. He also gave an opinion that this school system could be equal to that of any in the state by keeping the good points and improving others. MR. WALTER CHRISTENSEN Mr. Christensen took over as principal of the high school for the second semester. Mr. Christensen was born in Oakland, Cali- fornia, but later moved to t Portland, where he was raised and attended school. He attended Pacific Lutheran College for two years and graduated from Luther College in Iowa with a B.A. degree. He ha done graduate work at the University of Oregon. In 1930, Mr. Christensen began teaching junior high school in Astoria. He moved to Oak- ridge in 1945, organized the junior high, and was appointed principal. MR. DON SMITH Mr. Smith served as principal of the high school tor the first semester before being forced to give up this position because of ill health. He attended Southern Oregon College of Education, where he won his diploma in 1930. Mr. Smith then received a B. S. degree in 1936 and a M. of Ed. degree in 1941 from Oregon State. Before coming to Oakridge, Mr. Smith taught for seven years in the Portland school system in a Vocational Ed- ucation field, and served 26 months in North Africa and Italy during World War II. The entire student body and faculty wishes to express their appreciation and best wishes to Mr. Smith. When interviewed, Mr. Smith made this statement: I wish to express my appreciation of and thanks to a fine student body and faculty. As Oakridge High School continues to grow may it not loose sight of those ideals which have contributed so much to the school and com- munity.