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

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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

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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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,fvvnk ' or 'Z 'ee-an LAVELLF. BLACK, dean of girls. Rogers' dean of girls has done her best to help students with personal, curricular, and attendance problems. Each girl is given sincere attention and consideration. D - - - A , , Mrs. Black also advises girls, activities. She enjoys working with girls and becoming acquainted with them. Through activities and private counseling, the girls of Rogers have come A to appreciate and admire Mrs. Black as a helpful friend. WILLIAM C. SORENSON, superintendent, Spokane school district 81. Spokane is, indeed, fortunate to have, as its super- intendent of schools, a :nan with an extensive college, teaching and administrational background. Mr. Sorenson graduated from Ricks college in 1930, and 10 years later he received his B.S. degree at Utah State College. Then in 1950 he received his M.S. degree at the University of Idaho. Mr. Sorenson has served as a teacher. on the elemen- tary, secondary and college levels. He has also had much experience in administration on all levels, and during his last three years in Idaho, was the curriculum director of the State Board of Education, Coming to Spokane as secondary school curriculum director in 1953, he was promoted two years later to the position of assistant superintendent for secondary education. In 1957 he was elected to his present position. The amount of energy, enthusiasm and vision needed for this vital office defies description, But through his vast training and teaching background, Mr. Sorenson has had the kind of experiences that can be very help- ful to him in coping with present and,future problems in his desire to provide Spokane with the strongest pos- sible school system. x-N-Wi if A JOHN JELINEK, dean of boys. A person who has been given a great responsibility, that of dean of boys, is Mr. John Jelinek. He is a man with whom Rogers boys often come in contact, one who guides them to good citizenship. The young men of Rogers high school are future leaders of the com- munity. Mr. Jelinek's purpose is to help each boy toward a useful future, and he has done an excellent job in this respect. This rewarding position has been held by Mr. Jelinek since 1957. He counsels privately with any boy about personal, educational, attendance or social problems. OSCAR C. SANTSCHI, President, Spokane school board. Mr. Santschi has been a member of the Spokane school board since early spring of 1958. W'hen Spokane-'s voters put him into office at that time, they selected a man with excellent qualifications. Though Mr. Santschi enjoys several hobbies, uworking with children, he says, gives him the greatest satisfac- tion. His concentration on youth activities in church and lodge work and in his spare time certainly testifies to this fact. He has always been active in PTA work, also, serving as president of one local unit in 1954-55. He was reelected for the 1957-58 term. A school board member has much work to do, as- sumes lots of responsibility and gets no pay. But, as Mr. Santschi points out, the reward comes in knowing that all efforts are directed toward the future welfare of the younger generation. I ek