Palo Verde High School - Olympian Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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Principal Arranged PV Teaching Schedule At the beginning of Palo Verde's fifth year, Principal Conrad Quenelle welcomed back the second largest student body in the state. As principal, he was responsible for the complete operation of the school and for carrying out District policies. Arranging a teaching schedule to provide the best education possible for the students was his foremost duty. Another function was to coordinate efforts to inform students, parents and the public about the school's performance. Originally from Tennessee, Mr. Quenelle received his Bache- lor of Arts degree from Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee, and completed his Master's Degree at the Uni- versity of Arizona. His teaching career has included various subiects but his interests centered on science and English. He has also had experience as a counselor. He came to Palo Verde from Catalina High School where he served as assistant principal. Mr. Quenelle commented that the spirit and attitude of the students, faculty and staff members scored highly. He also stated that, lt has been a real pleasure for me to be able to work at Palo Verde. Mr. Quenelle observed the daily routine of changing classes during the after- noon session. Students used the five minute period to go to their lockers. Ni- Principal, Mr. Conrad Quenelle, had little free time because of his active schedule and extensive range of responsibilities to the school and students. Mr. Conrad Quenelle and his secretary, Mrs. Bonnie Schmidt, met the challenge of scheduling both teachers and students for the new school year of 1966-67.

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School District One has received state- wide and national recognition. Assis- tance from the district has been re- quested for local and federal proiects. Superintendent Robert D. Morrow, along with his staff, worked closely with the school board in striving for more adequate facilities for faculty and stu- dents. The Board of Education faced such is- sues as financing the schools and keep- ing the curriculum up to date. Attempt- ing to eliminate double sessions, with an enrollment of approximately 50,000 stu- dents, was also a maior problem. Each of the five school board mem- bers was elected for a five-year term with one person up for re-election each year. Board meetings, open to the pub- lic, were held monthly for frank dis- cussions on current problems. Palo Verde's organization, the Parent- Faculty Group, contributed many new and constructive ideas for the progress and advancement of Tucson schools. Mr. Alan Hawthorne, Mr. Elbert Brooks, Dr. Robert served as School Board administrators. The staff's Morrow, Dr. Thomas Lee and Mr. Hugh Summers main iob was to keep the schools running. District One Assisted on Federal Projects School board meetings were held every month and were open to the general public. Dr. D. L. Secrist, Mrs. Bruce Dusenberry and Soleng Tom 5 discussed several problems such as double sessions. l S . Mr. Hawthome, a former Principal of Palo Verde addressed the School Board in a meeting.

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Assistant Principals, Mr. Eugene Guirl and Mr. William Kem- meries, worked between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day. Mr. Guirl, Assistant Principal for Student Personnel, super- vised the staff in the Counseling, Guidance and Registrar's Offices. He coordinated activities related to nationally ad- ministered tests, as the College Board, National Merit, and American College Exams. Use of the standardized tests was requested and approved by Mr. Guirl. Meetings were ar- ranged between 'college representatives and students to dis- cuss programs and opportunities at universities. Mr. Guirl or- ganized the procedures that providedfor student registration. He also approved students eligible for graduation and or- ganized follow-up studies of graduates. Mr. Kemmeries, Assistant Principal for Student Activities, enforced the regulations and policies in respect to all student activities. He coordinated the activities of student officers and advisors of all classes and school clubs. The athletic program was also supervised by Mr. Kemmeries. Part of his time was spent helping in matters pertaining to discipline. He coordi- nated assembly programs and published and distributed daily announcements. Another of his many responsibilities was the organization and maintenance of the bells and public ad- dress systems. Mr. Guirl and Mr. Kemmeries aided the principal throughout the school year. N sewn' Mrs. Faust and Mrs. Grant, secretaries for Mr. Kemmeries and Mr. Guirl, took a break in their work. They helped keep both offices running smoothly. Assistant Principals Aided Mr. Quenelle Wendy Fletcher, Debbie Gibson, Carol Hansen and Janice Aga aided Mr. William Kemmeries in his Mr. Eugene Guirl, Assistant Principal for Student Personnel, checked his mailbox each school morning daily routine. As the Assistant Principal, he was supervisor of student extra-curricular activities. in the faculty workroom. Mr. Guirl was in charge of scheduling classes for Palo Verde students. K S.