Santa Monica High School - Nautilus Yearbook (Santa Monica, CA)

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the educational held is daily reflected in sound judg- ment and understanding of the school's objectives, is Mr. Konold, Principal, and mastermind of Samohi educational strategy. Wforking beside him is Mr. Veenker, Vice-Prin- cipal, and director of our comprehensive student activity program. Veteran Samohi administrator, Mr. Veenker brings to his work the accumulated experience of years of knowledge of the innermost workings of life at Samohi. Students are all familiar with Miss Brian and Mr. Day, the Deans, who lead those two important organizations-the Girls' League and the Boys' League, the control boards of student behavior. Their offices are always crowded with students seek- ing help and guidance. Vikings have early contact with Mrs. Wilbar, Director of Guidance, who meets them first as she handles the complicated problem of registration. From then on, she and her staff of counselors have continuous contact with the student, as they help him plan his program of studies and activities for his stay as the Vikeville community and for his Loyal and tireless rooter, Principal A. Ewing Konold proudly points out the Viking collection of trophies, as he extends our welcome to Mr. Briscoe, Santa Mon- ica's new superintendent. Interested onlooker is Dr. Morgan, Director of Curriculum, and enthusiastic Samohi supporters. These are the administrators, true Viking root- ersg these are the people who shape school policy and procedureg these are the planners and coordin- ators whose efforts contribute an integrated program future college or community work. Boys' Career Day is nothing new for Vice Principal Veenker. But he never loses interest in making each one more successful than the last. Here he is, sur- rounded by some of the boys who participated in this year's event. of education for Samohi. Miss Brian and Mrs. Wilbar, smiling hostesses, greet representatives to the Principals' Convention with traditional Viking graciousness.

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I-al? - - 4 LK 6 I Wise in the ways of Vikings, many years of conferring with students as he directs their activity program have given Vice Principal A. R. Veenker a fund of experience from which Norsemen constantly draw to enrich their life at Samohi. Dean of Boys Joseph E. Day was too engrossed in his work even to realize that the cameraman was close at hand. The passing parade of students who make this busy office their headquarters completely absorbs his energies, but the very capable Mr. Day always has time to'listen to any of the boys who come to him for aid. ' e Adminiftm on Who are the administrators? What is their func- tion in building Sarnohi? They are the guiding force behind the multi- tudinous activities and worthwhile projects that have distinguished Samohi as an outstanding school. In their ofiices the Wheels of Samohi go round with an ease and calm which might amaze the casual observer. It is the quiet efficiency of these adminis- trative ofiicials that keeps the big business which is Samohi functioning smoothly. They number five. At the top of this hierarchy, whose experience in Quiet, efficient Mrs. Mildred Wilbar, Director of Guidance. Every student who has sought the counsel and help offered by her oflice remembers her kind and thoughtful consideration and her hearty, friendly laugh. Miss Clara Brian, gracious Dean of Girls, whose tolerance and understanding have been a constant source of help to the girls on campus.

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Samohi bids farewell to Dr. Percy Davis, outstanding educator, who is retiring after having given sixteen years of service as Superintendent of the Santa Monica City Schools. Good luck, Dr. Davis, and thanks. Once there was a school on a hill. It wasn't a perfect school, and probably all the people in it weren't completely happy. But most of them were glad to be there, and most of them felt a great deal Communit of pride in the beautiful campus and the spirit of unity which prevailed. One of the most enthusiastic supporters of the school was Susie Co-ed, a senior. And although she might never have said so to her friends, she came there each morning genuinely glad to be on campus. But despite the fact that she had spent almost three years at the school on the hill, there were things that Susie didn't know about that school, and there were important people directly connected with the destiny of that school whom she hadn't met. In fact, when Susie saw the small, dark woman in conversation with the principal, she didnlt realize that the woman was following up on a discussion started the previous evening at 1333 Sixth Street. And when Susie enjoyed Fiesta, she particularly loved the brilliance of the costumes, but she didn't BOARD OF EDUCATION: Mr. Erickson, Mr. Hickson, Mrs. Cornett, Mrs. Blenkhorn, president, Dr. Davis, Mr. Williams, Mr. Boynton. -e-X me ---- - ' -- ,w--Q-mvf - .f ,f f,f.a.,a,,- '