Provo High School - Provost Yearbook (Provo, UT)

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PHS counselors Mrs. Hayward, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Asay, and Mr. Warner often discussed their latest findings on just what made students tick. School Activity ANNA LOU JONES served as secretary in the main office. Through the big glass windows, students saw her typing transcripts, filing record cards, and acting as a nurse. Mrs. Jones found that it took much work to keep an efficient office. DEAN OF MEN Max Warner had the responsibility of keeping tab on every boy at PHS, and often this task wasn’t easy. But boys who were acquainted with Mr. Warner found in him a friend willing to help solve the toughest of problems. Libbie Hayward, Girls’ Counselor, was a second mother to the girls of PHS. She often lent a willing ear to girls who just wanted to talk. All were sad when she took a leave of absence after the first semester. But juniors and sophomores were happy to know that she would be back again next year. Dayton Hughes was counselor in charge of testing. He gave and interpreted aptitude, I. Q., and interest tests. When Mrs. Hayward left, Mr. Hughes was surprised to find himself the “Dean of Women.” An office requiring much patience and understanding was held by Bert Asay, Sophomore Counselor. Besides solving untold numbers of problems, Mr. Asay interviewed each sophomore concerning his scholastic standing in the previous years and also concerning future plans. Caught in the act, Mr. Weight smiled sheepishly as Principal Trcgeaglc grinned back. Because the assistant principal didn’t have a clock, he often had to peek over the office partition to get the correct time from the principal’s clock. —13—

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I). V. Tregcaglc, principal at PHS, displayed all the qualities representative of a good leader — personality, ability, initiative, patience, and character. Principal Tregeagle was indeed a true friend of the students of Provo High School. AS EVERY ORGANIZATION must have a capable leader to keep matters under control, so must a high school. Principal I). V. Tregeagle served Provo High in this capacity, and well did he serve. Having been a graduate of and a teacher at PHS, he was better equipped to handle the many problems a principal encounters. But with all the paperwork, principals’ meetings, and substitute teaching, Principal Tregeagle still found time to become a friend to every student with whom he came in contact. He still found time to show his “school spirit’ by attending games, assemblies, and concerts. There was a serious side to Principal Tregeagle also. This was evident when he reprimanded the student body for their conduct during assemblies and pep rallies. But students always took his criticisms to heart because they knew that he wanted each year to be the best year Provo High ever had. WITH A SCHOOL the size of Provo High an assistant principal was a must. And who but Kenneth Weight could fill this position? His friendly personality made him well-liked by everyone. If students didn’t know him personally, they knew his voice. The day would be jinxed if Mr. Weight’s voice didn’t come loud and usually clear over the P.A. system each morning at eight-thirty with announcements. His other duties entailed advising the Board of Control concerning dances, games, and other activities, making out the weekly calendar of events, and issuing lockers to the new students. Office Area Proved to be Hub of A friendly smile and a cheery hello to everyone characterized Assistant Principal Mr. Weight. Much of his time was spent in answering letters and copying records that the principal didn’t have time to complete. Mrs. Jones, as secretary in the main office, had an endless amount of duties to perform. Among these were locating and typing records and transcripts of new and discontinued students. —12—

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Cooks Prepared for 11:25 Deluge Office workers Kathleen Richards, Kallie Tysdale, Carol Bate, Tcrrie Tuckctt, Fawn Scheuer, Mary Jameson, Relva Mary McGarry, Marilyn Poll, and Dorothy Jensen spent one period each day in the office helping Mrs. Jones type lists, file applications for college, answer telephones, and deliver numerous messages. GETTING MOST OF' the students to and from school was the main responsibility of the bus drivers. They were highly trained in their work and, therefore, did an excellent job of carrying students to school on time throughout the year. THE LAB ASSISTANTS in the Chemistry department participated in an early morning class. During this period they learned how to execute the experiments to be attempted that day so they would be of utmost help to chemistry students. THE OFFICE ASSISTANTS helped Mrs. Jones in the main office for one period each day. They performed the many little odd jobs there were to do around the office — typed the absentee lists, answered the telephone, filed names and applications, and took messages to teachers. TO STUDENTS AND teachers alike, the cooks were the most important people in the school. They were always ready with lunch when the bell rang at 11:25 and the entire studentbody pushed its way to the lunchroom. They did much behind-the-scenes work in preparing the lunches. SOURCES OF PRIDE to Provo High School were the corridors, windows, restrooms, and classrooms. Many hours after students had retired, the custodians were doing their part to make students proud of P. H. S. Their tasks were difficult, and all appreciated their contribution. To help Miss Jones in the library, Kim Jacobs, Helen Ferguson, Deanna Dixon, Naomi Jensen, Lila Sorenson, Karen McGee, and Janet Liddiard were chosen. Richard Lonas, a biology lab assistant, explained his daily duties to Kay Haws, Ron Hatch and Gary Boyack, who were the laboratory assistants in the chemistry department.