Taft Union High School and Junior College - Derrick Yearbook (Taft, CA)

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PAUL C. SMITH HELEN LOCKWOOD Supervisor of Attendance Dean of Girls The democratic process has been continuously emphasized during this school year. Not only has this been true in the classrooms as we studied civics, govern- ment, and related topics, stimulated by the presidential election, but it has been practiced by our students as they revised their own Student Body Constitution. After many months of serious consideration, the Ad Board presented an up-to-date constitution which was approved by the students. As the colonists in l789, some approved the constitution only with the knowledge that it could be improved by amendment. Again, as in the case of our country's history, several amendments have been presented for vote, some of which have passed while others have failed. This whole process has demonstrated the desirability of change not by revolu- tion but by evolutionfpeacefulethoughtful changefchange by rnaiority decision and according to rules and regulations, democratically adopted. CLAIR W. JOBE Principal During this, his second year at Taft High, Mr. Clair W. Jobe, Principal, has quietly and effec- tively directed the necessary day-by-day func- tions of the high school. Much credit should go to Mr. Jobe for his understanding advice to the Ad Board-advice which made possible the suc- cessful revision of the Student Body Constitution during the first semester. Finally, in a large mea- sure, Mr. Jobe is to be praised for the guidance and advice he willingly gave to help any student in need.

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fm k EUGENE M. JOHNSTON District Superintendent cqbmiwleadewt' The most important administrative position in this school district is held by Mr. Eugene M. Johnston, District Superintendent. Together with a hard-working Board of Trustees, Mr. Johnston has unobstrusively and efficiently taken care of the many problems of school administration which came up during this past year. Although most students are not aware of the work of the District Superintendent, were it not for Mr. Johnston our schedule of school activities would be much less smoothly organized. Much praise is due Mr. Johnston for his steady behind-the-scenes activitiy. Through the cooperative efforts of the Student Body, Faculty, and Jerrick staff, this book has been made possible. Naturally, most of the work has been done by the Derrick staff, its Editor, and Mr. McCalib the Advisor. These people are to be congratulated on the fine piece of work. The yearbook serves as a storehouse of memories of what, we hope has been a pleasant year of high school education. The Derrick will become more valuable to the individual as the years pass. The student will be able to recall fellow stu- dents, happy memories, pleasant associations, and many enjoyable activities. The present yearbook is no exception, and l am sure all will enioy the book. ganna! af fuoaleec EUGENE M. JOHNSTON District Superintendent Left to right: George E. Martin, Eugene M. Johnston, W. T. Woodward, William 1. O. Erickson, Carl F. Roeder, Fred lsbell. 1

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msg Sn.. FENTON L. FEENEY Director of Guidance The counseling statt ot Taft High has the important job of guiding the students in their choice of courses and planning their future careers. When the students have personal and social problems they can feel free to go to their counsellors to seek advice. We, the students of Taft High take this opportunity to thank the counselors for their Wonderful iob in helping the students. Helen Lockwood Miriam Dyer-Bennet Joyce Schasteen Catherine Paulsen Mounttord Reedy Raymond Matthai Pete Gianopulos Edwin Romuld t,...' f is