Palmdale High School - Rocket Yearbook (Palmdale, CA)

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Mr. Phil Clawson, head counselor, oversees the total counsel- ing program for the school. He coordinates the general guidance program. In addition, he helps each freshman plan his high school career. Our counselors have given untiringly of their time and talentson our behalf. They have shown sincere interest in our problems and have clone their best to help us solve them. Through their efforts we have become better prepared for the future. O Mrs. Cathy Morgan, Cshe also teaches home- makingjhas served as part time counselor for two years. Her duties include interviewing and counsel- ing new students, advising regular students in regard to their programs, a nd working with students, teachers, and parents toward the solutions of the problems that arise from time to time. I2

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Mr. O. L. Jones, upper division principal, directs and guides the Junior-Senior students and conscientiously works for their welfare. Mr. Ray Barnes, grade level principal in charge of the freshman class, has the responsi- bility ofguiding the freshmen and helping them establish habits that will serve them through- out their high school years. Mr. Doug Davies, our assistant principal in chargeof activities, coordinates all school and interscholastic events, advises class and student body officers, and handles the general problems that arise in tht- realm of the school extra curicular activities. The vice-principals ofPa1md:1le I ligh have taken much of their time and efforts to make our school the best there is. We will remember them as our friendly and sincere friends. Mr. Monroe Pederson, grade level principal of the sophomore class, has shown much interest and enthusiasm in his work with his students.

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We know that our counselors have caused us to examine ourselves more closely and have had a great influence on many of our important de- cisions. We will remember them and their helpful guidance. Mr, Harry Foley, upper division counselor, works with juniors and seniors and their teachers. He administers a C 10 I E El I comprehensive testing program designed to help his counselees plan for the future. Seniors have been especially grateful for his assistance in attaining scholarships. Mr. Jay Ingall the also teaches Senior Problems and coaches football and baseballj shares the sophomore counseling duties with Mrs. Morgan. Even though this is his first year as a counselor, sophomores feel that he has given them very effective assistance. I3