Rogers High School - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Spokane, WA)

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JESSE L. PURDY, Principal. As principal of John Rogers for 12 years, Mr. J. L. Purdy has continu- ally devoted a keen interest to a school program which best serves the needs of its citizenry for democratic living. Mr. Purdy has inspired and guided both teachers and students in a mu- tual striving for maximum heights in scholarship. The entire scholarship program which his staff put into op- eration this year was never more successful. During this term, Mr. Purdy con- tributed much time to work on the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools from the eight states of the Northwest, including Alaska and Hawaii. After a second year in the new school additions, students and faculty alike continue to feel gratification for the excellent co-ordination among Mr. Purdy, members of his staff and the building contractors. The planning and the building team work has made Rogers an even more beautiful school with modern and practical features. Out of a host of other important responsibilities too numerous to men- tion in this limited space, Mr. Purdy finds that he must constantly repre- sent and coordinate school and com- munity activities. He is always read- ily available to the public, and to his teachers and students to assist in any way possible. Moreover, Mr, Purdy finds himself on call for various dis- trict, state and national activities and organizations. Thus one can readily see the great responsibilities placed in the hands of the Rogers school principal and the magnitude of his educational contri- butions to the community. SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS -- The administrative personnel joined forces every week to discuss the prob- lems of the different phases of school life. Here Mr. Purdy, Mr. Elsensohn, Mr. MacGown, Mrs. Black and Mr. jelinek take time to pose for the pho- tographers during a discussion. Page 6

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PAUL MAC GOWN, vice principal. Testifying to the countless activities and responsibili- ties of the school's vice-principal, the office of Mr. Paul MacGown is a constant buzz, with students and staff personnel coming and going at a dizzying pace. It is indeed a tribute to anyone who can physically withstand the business barrage from all points, let alone be of service to everyone with unfailing efficiency and good nature. Mr. MacGown is a man who keenly knows and appre- ciates his school, its personnel and the problems-in- volved in the smooth operation of the school. He is in charge of pupil accounting and attendance and the checking of permanent records of candidates for gradu- ation to see that the graduation requirements are met. He is responsible for the organization, financing, and programming of all student activities, curricular and extra-curricular. JAMES ELSENSOHN, assistant principal. Mr. James Elsensohn has served three years as as- sistant principal, a position which requires, among oth- er things, the utmost devotion and insight to the pro- gramming and guiding of each student through his school years. Mr. Elsensohn conscientiously attacks, with zeal, devo- tion and insight the numerous problems that arise, work- ing out solutions to the near-impossible challenges which confront him. He supervises the testing program, working with stu- dents and homeroom teachers to help prepare the stu- dents for the future. Mr. Elsensohn also is in charge of ordering supplies and textbooks for all the departments of the school. TEACHERS ENLIVEN CON-Rogers teachers some- times become more excited about a game than the stu- dents themselves, as shown in this picture. This pep con made a big hit with the students because of the faculty members, who were willing to devote the time and energy to make it a success. Here Miss Le-Fevre, Mrs. laeland and Mr. Hjortedal portray cheerleaders of the 920's. Page 7 Y i Gi'a'-1? if