Pittsburg High School - Pirate Yearbook (Pittsburg, CA)

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Miss Olivia Hunsinger, the school nurse, has Libra ry Library Service SITTING, Left to Right: Mrs. Reed, Librarian, John Coray, Joe DiMaggio, Tom Fiscus. SECOND ROW: Joaquin Aiello, Anthony Trumpower, Phil Taves, Carl Tackitt, Jim Hill. THIRD ROW: Kay Huffman, Jo Anne Schutt, Sarah Christian, Marietta Russo, Diane Petrini, Olga Gonzales, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Geraldine Our library is a very important tool, used by every student throughout the school. The library is looked upon as a helping hand to those students who obtain information through the library. The library service class is to help students learn to file and use the library equipment properly. The library methods class was set up for the students who would have the advantage of having a class in the library. It emphasizes the improve- ment in reading ability, stimulation of reading interest, familiarity with a wide variety of books, and ability to do reference and research work in high school and later in college. Library Methods SITTING, Left to Right: Katherine Fortune, Kathleen Horan, Anita Reed, Josephine Mercurio, Tony Padilla, Suzanne Ward, Claire Runckel, Judy Gundershaug, Marla Rubottom, Mark Tornheim. STANDING: Jan Nicoll, Nancy Parent, Mrs, Reed, Larry Wood. Mr. Edwin Tyson replaced Mrs. Reed as librarian when she resigned at midyear to loin her husband in Hawaii, ea lth Service Miss Baer, Library Clerk, Mrs. Reed, Librarian. made efficient use of her thermometers and band- aids, ably assisted by Miss Lillian Nelson, her secretary. Miss Hunsinger has been with the school system for thirty-three years. Her offices are in the health unit in the central administrative office for the De- partment of Health Services of the district. Miss Hunsinger and Miss Nelson, along with Dr. Harold Geist, clinical psychologist, work whole- heartedly together to help the students. All in all, the whole year proved to one of great service for the students, largely because of the help given by these able people. Miss Nelson, Secretary, Miss Hunsinger, School Nurse.

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Deans and Counselors Mr, Sterling Mactarlane Miss Lurana Lord Dean of Boys Dean of Girls Mr. Joseph Lee Mrs. Karin Giesen Mr. Paul Lacey Sophomore Counselor Junior Counselor Senior Counselor, Head Counselor The iob of our deans and counselors isn't an easy one by far. The deans'most important iob is general discipline of our students. Other duties of the deans include verification of all absentees and tardy slips, meeting with the coun- selors if necessary, and helping with extracurricular activities. The counselors aid us in making the most of our abilities and overcoming weaknesses. They keep on file in their oftices records of our aptitude tests which enable them to help us with our problems and make the most of our abilities. Deans and counselors help us with our vocations as well as personal problems. 98

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Cafeteria LEFT TO RIGHT: Jewel Anderson and her assistants. Our cafeteria is a busy place during our ten-minute brunch-break. The cafeteria is D ml7,,' not only used tor brunch and lunchtime, but is also used tor school dances, special L ms ',-w V, l dinners, and programs for our various school activities. siih Q Mrs. Jewel Anderson has been the head coolc tor tour and a halt years in the llll R Pittsburg Senior High School. Mrs. Simson is the supervisor ot all the cafeterias in Pittsburg. Satisfaction ot both I ' g students and faculty is the goal ofthe cateteria's personnel. 5 ... .Q .., .. 1 'tai ' Mrs. CATHERINE SIMSC C u I a n S Director of Cafeierias The Pittsburg High School custodians have a tremendous iob which they do quite well. They con- stantly try to improve the appear- ance ot our campus by keeping it neat and clean. The Senior Patrol has, to some extent, aided the cus- todians but their job still remains a busy one. The daytime head custodian is Ratzi Bonanno. Needless to say, stu- dents may always see Ratzi and his assistants dusting, sweeping, or do- ing general clean up work. The nighttime head custodian is Tom Dilxflercurio, another hard worker. LEFT TO RIGHT: Joe Grillo, Ratzi Bonanno, day head custodianp Tom Di Mercurio, night head cusiodiang Grace Butte, Shedo Lucido, Al Ragusa. 100