Prescott High School - Hassayamper Yearbook (Prescott, AZ)

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Schedule Changes, Assemblies, Calendar, Student Actiuitie$=Ass’t Principals Two of the busiest men around the high school were the assistant principals, Mr. James Topp and Mr. Doug Williams. Mr. Topp's main duty was that of disciplinarian. He also served as athletic director. Among his responsibilities were the upkeep of the book- store, the school calendar, and student activities. Mr. Topp has held many varied positions in the past such as biology teacher, basketball, base- ball, and JV football coach, and counselor. Mr. Topp has a B.S. and a M.A. in Education at Arizona State College. Mr. Doug Williams took care of all schedule changes and all the problems in this area. The secretarial staff, Average Daily Attendance preparation, and assemblies were all under the direction of Mr. Williams. Mr. Williams has teaching experience in the fields of science and physical education. He has a B.A. and a M.Ed. from the University of Arizona. He is presently working on an Educa- tional Specialists Degree in Guidance and Counseling from Northern Arizona University. Mr. Doug Williams takes time out of his busy schedule to discuss Prescott High activities on the phone. 16— Mr. lames Topp checks over the athletic schedules of various interschol- astic teams. Among his many other activities. Mr. Topp serves on the Girls' and Boys' State Committee.

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Mr. Russo Leads Prescott High Sets Quality Education as Goal Mr. Russo was active and capable in fulfilling the numerous jobs and duties of a principal. His main job was to co-ordinate all activities and services of the school and inform the students, faculty, and auxiliary personnel of them. This is Mr. Russo's second year as principal of PHS. In past years he has served PHS as a baseball and football coach, civics teacher, counselor, and assis- tant principal. Mr. Russo enjoys reading, music, and golf in his spare time. He is a member of the Advisory Board of the Prescott Boys' Club and the Prescott Sunrise Lions. The following is Mr. Russo's message to the students of PHS: It is my earnest hope, wish, and desire that each of you enjoy every success in his or her future endeav- ors. Similarly, it is my genuine hope that each of you is a more sensitive, kind, courteous and con- siderate person as a consequence of your intellectual as well as extra-curricular activities in Prescott High School. It seems to me, that a quality education is synonymous with being a quality person. If the staff of Prescott High School has assisted you in achieving this most noble goal, then we shall have fulfilled, in part, our sacred obligation to you. —15—

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Counselors Advise Students in Making Many Adjustments to the New High School Mrs. Helen M. McConnell Mr. James H. Geater Mr. Richard A. Reece Mr. Geater helped pre- pare the seniors for col- lege. He was responsible for giving the various apti- tude and achievement tests throughout the year. Mr. Richard Reece, a familiar face to all juniors, helped them get used to their schedules and an- swered any questions they might have. Many PHS sophomores came to know Mrs. Helen McConnell as she advised them throughout the year. Mr. James Geater. senior counselor, watches from the guidance suite as the students rush to class before the bell rings. Mrs. Helen McConnell, sophomore counselor, prepares to fill out a special excuse slip. This year Mrs. McConnell returned to counseling after teaching English for five years. Mr. Richard Reece, junior counselor, checks through his file. Among his many other activities. Mr. Reece is on the Public Relations Committee. —17—