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

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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.

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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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Counseling The first year at University City High School was a great success due to the tremendous counseling staff lead by Dr. Boyd Gilliland. Dr. Gilliland was selected as head counselor well in advance of the end of school last year, so that he could start the planning and enrollment pro- cess for University City High School students. His job was made easier with the help of Ms. Sandy Brookes and Dr. Weldon Keating, who were appointed as counselors last summer. It was during this time that the plans for the opening of school were worked out. Throughout the year U.C.H.S. counseling staff solved difficult problems which enabled our school to run smoothly and efficiently. Their mam disappointment was that there was not enough time in the day to devote it to all the necessary problems of their students. Their enthusiasm for their job and their attitude to- wards the staff and students helped make the counseling department the tremendous suc- cess it was. Ms Brookes, counselor Dr. Gilliland helps a student. r I Dr Weldon Keating, making his move. 24