Pueblo High School - El Dorado Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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Administration Improves PuebIo's Quality Mr. Acuna, the principal of Pueblo, thought that the new school year started out pretty well. There were some pro- blems such as schedule changes, and tar- dies but overall school had a good start. The tardy policy wasn't working as well as we thought it would, stated Ms. Grace, assistant principal. When asked how the students were doing, Ms. Grace indicated that the students that were involved would succeed. Ms. Grace has been Assistant Principal Cactivitiesb of Pueblo for three years. With a smile she added, I have a special place for Pueblo. As for as the participation fee there was no choice, stated Mr. Dyson, assistant prin- cipol of Pueblo. Charge a fee or cut the athletic program. Some fees are as high as fifty dollars in California. Therefore, we're kind of lucky. When asked about the budget cuts Mr. Dyson commented that budget cuts are a fact of life or reality. He also added, You can't spend what you don' t have. This year the administration provided an in-service program for teachers. The goal for the teachers in-service program was to help teachers grow personally and profes- sionally, which in turn would provide the students high quality educotion. This in- service was held after students classes for teachers. 17 Working on schedule changes is Mr. Dyson. 23 One of Mr. Acuna's hobbies is picture taking. 35 Ms. Grace gives advice to a student. 45 Mr. Acuna makes plans for next year. 55 One of Mr. Acuno's busiest days is planning for graduation. 65 During her break, Ms. Grace poses for a picture. Principal 127

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is of Rivera: New Dean Returns To Pueblo 15 Counselors Don Collier, Waldine Cormier, Helen Mims, Rosela Velez, and John Dagget want to make a student's faur years at Pueblo very successful. . 2? The newest dean at Puebla, Al Rivera has been ' busy acquainting himself with the school. J 35 Taking dictation is part of Lydia Garcia's job as the f dean's secretary. 45 Dean Smith and Dean Rivera work not only with students but with parents and outside agencies. 5JRosela Velez, John Daggett, vice principal, Jack Dyson, Dan Collier, Helen Mims, and Waldine Cormier meet to discuss the new school year. A Al Rivera, the newest dean at Pueblo was born in Nogales, but raised in Tucson. He also attended District 1 schools in the surrounding area. He later attended Puebla where he graduated with Pueblo's class of '68. He replaced Richard Gastellum wha went to Chollo H.S. The main responsibilities of the deans were disciplining students, handling exces- sive tardies and absences, having parent conferences, and also supervising actlvl- ties and sports. When asked why he was interested in this position as dean, Rivera replied that he wanted an advancement from teaching. Dean Rivera said he enjoyed his job, and felt that Pueblo had a fine student body. Although being a dean required a great deal of time and work, Carol Smith enjoyed herjob. Often there was not enough time for her to solve and to prevent problems before they got started. One of her most impartantjobs, she felt, was to keep the communication open between herself and the students. Expulsion was a last resort used in dealing with problem students. When a student came to see Ms. Smith, the parents were notified in order that they could be part of the solution. Outside agencies that were geared to youth and families, alternative schools, and in some cases, juvenile court were called in to help in the situation. According ta Ms. Smith, the most frustrating part of being a dean was when everything possible was done for a student and there was still no change. Working with students was what Don Collier enjoyed most about being a counse- lor. He was required to fulfill many tasks such as facilitating a student's education by helping him deal with home, school, personal, and peer problems. The change from the advisor system tothe counselor and dean system helped to bring about a change in the relationships with students. After the change, the deans became responsible for discipline and the students began to feel more comfortable about coming to the counselors with any problems they might have. Mr. Collier felt that his most important role as a counselor was to insure the physiclal, mental, and spiritual growth of each student. Counselors G Deans 129