Phoenix Union High School - Phoenician Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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Better be sate than sorry, goes the old adage. Our Health Center thinks that way, too, but puts the thought into one wordi CAUTION. ln our state, where so many come tor health reasons, students especially should be checked tor danger ot tuberculosis and such intectious diseases. Our X-Ray program and the anti- polio drive are most valuable in this respect. HEALTH AHEAD: Waiting tor their annual X-Ray check- up tor tuberculosis is this group ot girls, Classes were Better Be Safe! JUST SO: X-Ray Technician Proctor adjusts the machine to tit the he-man proportions ot Leon Loupee. Students were pictured at the efficient rate ot 45 seconds each. This year Phoenix Union students received l,242 polio vaccine shots, as a follow-up to the school-wide treatment last year, ln addition, 3,36l students, teachers, and school personnel were given chest X-Rays, The l-lealth Center normally handles 75 to 85 students each dax tor complaints ot colds, minor cuts, and major bruises . . . to say nothing ot the headaches? X-Raycd in the nctixities or nun-solid units xx th teacher co-operation, PTA loaders also were an lmmi tg ht-Ip '---w 'X G ti gf: , sm A3 Us ...ii X 'wt N ,: x . r-st ff m i V .,t. C W., Q03

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K , OOMPAH, OOMPAH! The German Band, made up of Phoenix Union musicians, entertains at Open House tor visiting parents. From left are Davis, Crossland, R, Miller, O'l.iele, B, Miller, Gottlieb, Butler, McCrocklin, Larson, YA 'bf Shaver, Rogers, and Galas. BELOW: Mr, Dukes lrightl shows his guest a tinished sheet metal product while lleftl Francis Robinson explains an airplane motor to his mother. Hundreds ot parents really saw our school in action. They Came To Open House Open House last tall was a three-ring circus. A German band, drill teams, classroom demon- strations and exhibits all vied tor attention. And ot course, the teachers? Parents were eager to meet Johnny's instructors and to learn what they could do to help sharpen his grades and his ambition, knowing that they could help. Many students arrived with their parents, to tollow the regular daily schedule, Earnest con- versations and explanations cleared up many a misunderstanding such as Johnny's casual, We never have homeworklu Open l-louse, as always, was an interesting experience tor par- ents, all the teachers, and even casual visitors.

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VF? J . ,k J , ' . I i'v'1Q:c ' ' - x l 'rE5,3:l',,ivf' If :c l I +, ., l l ' f - 1 l 'A 'Q lc... 1 SAFETY keynotes the worg of ' ,J il 1' these men. Driver trainers in- f 'f,J'i c ' 'Y clude lseatedl Dick Finley and Y is Directorlim Winningham, X 6 lstandlngl Taft Lee, Ted Holgin, JP S..- and George Carrillo, instructors. F XA wi x, Xl ti X l X . , X f Q.. 3 ' a ns X - ,:. I v gg Don'f Take A Chance On Fate Some people actually believe in Fate. You can't possibly get killed until your number is upl Not willing to tempt Fate are our Safety Program directors, who firmly believe that your number will keep a lot more secure if you don't make illegal left turns, jaywalk, or drink iodine just for kicks. Safety factors probably will save your life and lives of others. TODAY'S HEALTH is an everyday concern of Health Cen- ter nurses Ruth Askins and Virginia Shannon. RIGHT: William Mosley, Audio-Visual director, has done excellent wifvfif , 2 . ' I the Baby 'gg Normat? 5 , qc 5 'ln Good everyday health habits can lead to happier lives, our Health Center nurses declare. They conduct a tireless campaign to teach students that one's health is more important than anything else. This department is making rapid strides as new methods are developed in the field of school hygiene. Science, as well as medical research, are changing fate l work in bulletin-board displays and picture-mounting, as shown here with assistants Barbara Urmston and Darleen Jorgensen. Everybody certainly appreciates our A-V. JJ 1 - N A x RTK' lt ' 'ilu' i sc- wx X . H x