Thurston High School - Yearling Yearbook (Springfield, OR)

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, tyti M- MR. ALF FLATEN, our principal, is al- ways where he is needed, and is always ready with the right answer for any situa- tion. His wise iudgement in the responsi- bility of activities and discipline make him an invaluable principal. New Administration Takes Over MR. HERB DeVOS, the new vice principal, obtained his education at Oregon College of Education and the University of Oregon. This was interrupted by three years service in the Coast Guard during World War ll. Responsibil- ity for curriculum and faculty arrangements are his primary duties. atlbcc

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MR. CHARLES SMITH is now the Adminis- trative Assistant to the Superintendent. Before rising to this position, Mr. Smith served as Principal of Leaburg Elementary, Mohawk Elementary, and Mill Street Elemen- tary schools. Later he became Assistant Dean of boys, then Dean of Boys, at Spring- field High School. Now, Mr. Smith is out- lining and co-ordinating vocational instruc- tion as well as assisting in preparing plans for new programs in vocational training. Headquarters Of Responsibility MR. WALTER COMMONS carries all the responsibility of District l9. He super- vises all activities and policies of the, district. In Mr. Commons' past years as superintendent, he has shown great dedi- cation to his work. QM

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Junior and Senior boy's counselor is MR. HUEY. He also advises Student Council, and is in charge of vocational guidance. The new Sophomore girl's counselor is MRS. ADAMS. Besides her counseling duties, she also is advisor ta Pony Tails. Mrs. Adams last taught at Junction City, where she was an English and journalism teacher. l Counselors Contribute To Years Success ' clei 3 sem 'X .WWW et wx 'W 'K ix W,,f.,..K.Q1+ . P if ?.f,,f.q..-ww iii: mmm W J J B Q . A MRS. HOWARD is dean of Junior and Senior girls. Among her many duties are counseling, assisting students plan their schedules, and advising the Rally Squad. MR. DRAKE is Sophomore boy's counselor and in charge of scholarship information for Seniors.