Palmer High School - Terror Trail Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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Centennial Brings Added Activities The centennial year brought many added activities to various personnel at Palmer. Ms. Carol Miller, Dean of Women, became chairperson of The Centennial Steering Committee, which planned many significant activities. During homecoming week the commit- tee, with the help of retired Colorado SpringsfPalmer High School teachers, held School-in-Action Day, an open house to which local businessmen and alumni were invited. In addition, the committee arranged to have various football stars from past Colorado SpringsfPalmer High School teams at the pre-football game activities. Includ- ed was Mr. Frank Riddle, the oldest known living graduate, who tossed the football to team captain Glen Right- mire. Sunrise Graduation at the Garden of the Gods and the Centennial Ball, held in May, were also planned. The committee also helped with the spring production of MUSIC MAN. In addition to regular duties, the Business Office took part in the distri- bution of the centennial history book, CHANGING, by Ms. Linda Barber. The books were sold to alumni through- out the country. ABOVE: Maria Brown and Joyce Downs wait to see Ms. Miller BELOW: Mr. Dixon Elliot, Dean of Men.

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New Principal Joins Palmer High School Palmer High School started its sec- ond hundred years with a new principal: Mr. Lee Higgins, who became principal in mid-August of 1978. This is not Mr. Higgins' first exper- ience as teacher and administrator at Palmer. He taught at the school for five years, beginning in 1953, and was assis- tant principal during the 1972-73 school year. For ten years he worked in Central Administration as Instructional Supervisor and Curriculum Specialist for the District. Mr. Higgins said he feels a unique loyalty toward Palmer because of his many years' association with the school. The students and faculty are extreme- ly friendly here, stated Mr. Higgins. You don't walk very far without some- one saying hello. Because of his late appointment to the job, Mr. Higgins has not set any new goals this year. He is going to carry out the goals set by the previous admin- istration and plans to learn the school's program well before making any changes. Mr. Higgins states that he thoroughly enjoys Palmer and has a very positive attitude about being prin- cipal here. ABOVE: Mr. Lee Higgins, Principal BELOW: Ms. Marjory Truax, Assistant Principal.

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-wl- gf .JN i V UPPER LEFT: Ms. Carol Miller, Dean of Wom- en. FAR RIGH7? Mr. Wes Ketchem, Business Manager. LOWER LEF7? Mr. Ketchem watches a football game with Mr. Adolph Bakun as part of his duties as Athletic Chairman. LEFT' Ms. Eudine Andersen, Program Coordinator.