Oakridge High School - Warrior Yearbook (Oakridge, OR)

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Mrs. Harriet Munnick is a graduate of the U. of O. with B. S. and M. of Ed. degrees. She has taught math and science. This very busy but witty person was Pep Club advisor in this, her ninth year of teaching at OHS. Mr. B. E. LaBansky, a graduate of La Crosse, S. F.C. with a B.S. degree, has enlarged the band department very much in the four years that he has been teaching at OHS. He will be remembered by his students by the way he not only taught them to play a horn, but among many other things, taught them responsibility as individuals. Mrs. Marion Lord, teacher of English 1 and 111, went to the University of Oregon, and has B.S. and M. A. degrees. In her second year at OHS, she was the very helpful and patient advisor of both the Hi- Breeze and 'The Oak'. Mr. Daniel O'Leary is one of the teachers at OHS for the first year. He teaches the Industrial Arts course and math and was one of the Pep Club advisors. This reserved but friendly Irishman graduated from North Idaho College of Ed. and has a B. A. degree. Sponsored by HEATH'S WONDER FABRICS Eugene, Oregon KENNELL ELLIS Eugene, Oregon 4

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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.

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Mrs. Viva Harms, teaching her ninth year at OHS, will long be remembered by her understanding patience in directing the senior play and advising the senior class. Mrs. Harms taught English II and IV, is a graduate of Peru College, the University of Nebraska, did graduate work at the U. of O. and has B. S. and B. A. degrees. Mr. Joseph Zetts, teacher of art and science, always has a smile and a word for everyone. In his first year at OHS, Mr. Zetts coached the fresh- man basketball team, helped coach football, and was assistant junior class advisor. He graduated from the University of Iowa with a B. A. degree and is now doing graduate work there. Mr. Leland Cramer, a U. of O. graduate with a M. Ed. degree, taught math, U. S. history, boy's P. E. and health, during his third year of teaching at OHS. Mr. Cramer advised the junior class, Hi-Y, and Honor Society and directed the junior play. Mr. Cramer is very interested in his students and is always willing to help any of them. Mrs. Doris Cagle, a graduate of Linfield College with a B.S. degree, taught the commercial course (typing I and II, shorthand, and bookkeeping) in her fourth year of teaching at OHS. Mrs. Cagle is the very ambitious advisor of both Girls' League and the sophomore class. 5