Port Huron High School - Student Yearbook (Port Huron, MI)

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P. H. H. S. said goodbye to its principal At an assembly on January 15, the entire ed by students who presented Mr. Tomlinson student body, the faculty, school administrat- with gifts suggestive of the department. A ors, and former high school teachers said a wheel was used to show the relationship of fond farewell to their principal, Mr. the various departments to the faculty and Tomlinson. Each department was represent- administration. Always active in civic affairs, Mr. Tomlinson participated in this year’s March of Dimes Drive. Each year leading citizens of Port Huron were “arreste d” and held for $100 bail which was donated to the March of Dimes. Mr. Tomlinson is pictured in the lower right corner. 12

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Toward Our Goals. Mr. Gerke, Mr. Feick, Miss Moore, and Miss Kean. The counselors helped students immensely in arranging their high school educational programs to correspond with future college and career plans. In a friendly, interested manner they counseled each in- dividual, assisting him in solving his scholastic and personal problems. From the resul ts of aptitude tests, an important feature of the high school guidance program, students were able to learn which vocational areas were best for them. Miss Kean, Miss Moore, Mr. Feick, and Mr. Gerke were always available to give sound advice.

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And friend, Mr. Tomlinson On January 15, 1960 the students and faculty said “au revoir” to their principal, Mr. Morton J. Tomlinson. Few men have done as much for our school system as Mr. Tomlinson during his nineteen and one-half years of dedicated service. Mr. Tomlinson was not only a devoted principal and educator, but a true friend to the students and teachers. We were happy to learn that he has been enjoying himself and finding time to spend on his favorite pastimes. Mr. Morton J. Tomlinson Mr. Tomlinson met officially with the teachers for the last time at a faculty meet- ing, on Friday afternoon, January 22.