Salinas High School - El Gabilan Yearbook (Salinas, CA)

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, Q E A kkk, i . ,gi Stung., V C? DR. FREDRICK CHING Superinlemlmt of Schools MR. REX DUNIPACE Vin'-Principal and Dean of Boys 521' -.f Nev' MR. NELSON B. SEWELL Principal MISS GERTRUDE WATERMAN Vice'-Principal and Dean of Girls O I 0 PRINCIPAL,S MESSAGE To THE GRADUATES OF 1948- In this atomic age you will assume very soon the responsibilities of adult life. No previous generation has faced more complex problems both within our nation and throughout the world than your generation. Your solution of these problems will depend upon your abilities, mental habits, and knowledge of the world today. I have im- plicit faith and trust in you. I know that you will adhere to these principles and standards of good citizenship which have distinguished you as the graduates of 1948. Religious freedom, racial tolerance, free- dom of speech, freedom of the press, and a spirit of friendliness are the tangible evi- dences of the work of our people. At no time before in the history of America have our people experienced the urgent need for clear thinking and positive action in rela- tion to the American way of life. Your strength of character will determine the endurance of our nation and the perpetua- tion of our American heritage. I congratulate you for your accomplish- ments! Keep up the good work. I wish for each of you happiness and success in life. NELSON SEWELL, Principal

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Zcwwlaf THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, with Mr. Everett Knowlton as president, has often Worked far into the night to pass some plan for the betterment of the Salinas School district. One of the most important plans they hoped to carry out involved the school bond issue. This plan called for improvements in the grammar schools, construction of a junior high school, enlargement of the jun- ior college, and improvements in the high school. Since the issue was voted down, the Board has worked hard on a plan to raise money by having a special tax approved by the electorate. MR. EVERETT KNOWLTON President Through the interests of the Board a number of improvements have been made this year. Our football, basketball, baseball, and track teams were dressed in new uni- forms, improvements have been made in our stadium and athletic fields, and plans are being drawn up for a field house at one end of the stadium. The student body remembers with gen- uine appreciation the many evidences of the Board's sympathetic interest and efforts on behalf of the school. MR. ROY LADRA - 1 - .. r, .. . ' , I MR. T. R. MERRILL MR. FRANCIS PAUL MR. ALFRED J. PRICE

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I Two coUNsELoRs in the past two years have left their post in the middle of the year. Mrs. Virginia Dye left to join her hus- band in the Aleutiansg Evelyn Sharp capa- bly Hlled her shoes. Miss Sharp has been tireless in her efforts to make this most memorable year for the seniors a successful one. She has done just this. Senior students have had excellent counseling and sympa- thetic advice from Miss Sharp. Miss Florence Parsons took the same path as Mrs. Dye this year. She had given the class of '49 great help during their green years, brought them over the humps, and made them the co-ordinated group they are now. Mr. William Bronson, a new member of the faculty, guided the class in its presentation of a successful and enjoyable Junior-Senior Prom. He brought many original and constructive ideas into his work of counseling. Miss Margaret Kurtz, sophomore coun- selor, has labored diligently the past two years. Working closely with the class ofli- cers, she helped the class with its problems, and pulled it over the more diflicult spots. Miss Margaret Lea, our most experi- enced counselor, took over the freshman class this year. At mid-year she was fortu- nate in having Mr. Ed Dwyer appointed to assist her. Guided by their sound advice and friendly understanding, the class of '51 came through its year of adjustment and orientation with flying colors. f 'P- A-4' N. 'QP' . . Q. 3 Si.: 7y4 , '4-'22 ' 555125:-' E i2giQ:1-:r3- z'.1,g,.f'111:z2Z- - .3z:g,- Gul: his-s1iii?i:5 1 :L Miss EVELYN SHARP MR. WILLIAM BRoNsoN Miss FLORENCE PARSONS Miss MARGARET KURTZ Miss MARGARET LEA MR. EDWARD DWYER