University City High School - Excelsus Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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Administration Principal: (prm ' se pel) adj 1. First in rank au- thority, importance, degree, etc. 2. that is or has to do with principal. 1. a principal person or thing; specif; a) a chief or head b) a governing officer, specif, of a school. The definition of a Principal just touches the surface of all the responsibilities and qualities of our Principal, Mrs. Catherine Hopper. Mrs. Hopper is not only head of University City High School but is considered a friend to all who know her. She is enthusiastic and dedicated to our school and to all the students who attend. She considers this first year of University City High a building year. She is striving to build a school which has a strong reputation of achievement in academics as well as in other areas. She has one special goal this year . . to develop strong leadership skills in students and to give them a feeling of self-confidence and pride which they can carry with them through- out their lives. All of these qualities make our Principal, Mrs. Hopper, one of the best in her field. Mrs Hopper. Principal, works on the master sched- ule. Mrs. Hopper and Dr. Keating discuss a program change. Ms. Castleberry confers with a student 22

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Administration-Faculty Staff

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Ms. Mary Castleberry, who transferred here from Pershing Junior High School, is one of two Vice-Principals at University City High School. Ms. Castleberry is the ASB administra- tor. She helps plan activities and helps set bud- gets. She is also the main problem-solver with the cheerleaders, and is the representative of the PTA. Ms. Castleberry felt our first year here was a growing and expanding year, in which we grew in school spirit, human rela- tions, academics, and extra curricular activi- ties. Ms. Castleberry felt our first year was an example for all years to follow. Mr. Joe Tafoya is University City High School ' s other Vice- Principal. He transferred from Madison High School which was a school of 2600 students. He feels the difference in enrollment of stu- dents does not matter . . . general attitude counts. Mr. Tafoya supervises ground mainten- ance, the lunch area, and the parking lot. He is also in charge of the general supervision of the teachers, budget planning and helps them or- der supplies. The area of athletics is another of his responsibilities. He aids in scheduling sports meets and games, is in charge of all the paper work for ordering equipment, checking eligibility and keeping attendance records. Mr. Tafoya hopes that students view him not only as an authority figure but also as someone they can tell their latest jokes to. Ms. Castleberry takes five minutes from tier busy day. Mr. Tafoya takes a quick break after scfiool. Mr. Tafoya converses between classes.