Wapato High School - Wasehian Yearbook (Wapato, WA)

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l I I I I IQUJOX Illl-I'l'RltIll. l'RlNCll'iXL . .. Since Nlr. Dietrich took the job as principal three years ago. he has shown the same fine qualities of leadership as an f administrator as was exemplified during the years when he was a popular coach and director of athletics. To us. tht- students of Wa-Hi. he is a guiding light . . . a personal advisor to everyone. He corrects us when we are wrong, praises us. and defends us. Hr. Dietrich does more than execute the ordinary duties of a principal. He goes be- yond the point of duty in presenting a program of lively recreation. He is a counselor to the clubs and organizations and sees that they uphold high standards. To those seniors who are about to step into the world Or continue on to college. he gives personal advice and favors. He goes out of his way to help them in vocational placement and in making scholarships available, he doesn't push or pull them but en- courages and inspires. Hr. Dietrich also promoted a program of testing that is helpful to both students and teachers in placing students in tht- proper English courses, and he initiated the mental maturity testing progrant. These activities we have mentioned are but a few of the many things Mr. Dietrich docs which set him far above the average high school principal. Truly, he can he called a steadfast beacon and guiding light to all. As long as Wapato has such administrational leadership. our school will continue to rank high in education, leader- ship, and citizenship, Left to right: Mrs. Lorena Benjamin. Mr. Chester Soley, and Miss Evelyn Shirts. Mrs. Lorena Benjamin, a very cheerful, efficient. and capable person, is serving as secretary to the superintendent. This was her first year as a school secretary, but she previously did secretarial work and accounting at the bank for four years. Mrs. Benjamin, who is assisted by Mrs. Hilda Skone, acts as a receptionist, writes letters, deposits money receipts for the district, and types forms to be submitted to county. state, and federal offices. Miss Evelyn Shirts, who has been secretary to the principal for fourteen years at Wapato, has the duties of recording grades, recording attendance, writing letters, mimeographing the daily bulletins, and making out reports and invitations. Mr. Chester Soley, bookkeeper and accountant for the school district and clerk for the school hoard, could be called the man who knows all the facts. Mr. Soley records school funds, sees that all school employees and outstanding bills are paid each month, sends orders for school supplies, and delivers all purchases for the district. Not shown is George Hansen, Superintendent of buildings and grounds, who is in charge of all custodians and bus drivers.

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060,31 .- PHILLIP SYRDAL, SUPERINTENDENT . . . Under the capable leadership of Mr. Syrdal. our school has successfully carried forward its purpose of providing for the educational needs of its students. By staffing the school system with well-qualified teachers and by continuously study- ing and evaluating the courses of study, Mr. Syrdal has seen that Wapato has a good educational system. Much of Mr. 5yrdal's time this year has been spent on de- tailed planning with the school board, contractors, and teach- ers on the new million-dollar high school. Mr. Syrdal played a major part in promoting the bond issue campaign and making known the need for a new school. Among many other endless details, Mr. Syrdal must plan for the purchase of materials and equipment, any busses that we need, and he sees that the buildings and grounds are maintained by renovating older portions of existing build- ings and replacing worn desks and other furniture. A strong leader, Mr. Syrdal reflects the quality of Wapato's administrationg he inspires both the faculty and the students to higher goals and greater accomplishments, and he com- mands the respect of all who know him. These five men, devoting hours of time for the betterment of the school and receiving no compensation, represent the community in action. lmportant discussions and plans pertaining to the construction of the new high school building headed the lengthy list of projects carried on by the school board during the past year. These men helped conduct the original study of the growth of the Wapato school system which was published in pamphlet form and was a key factor in promoting the bond issue. lt is the duty of these men to establish the policies of the school. They authorize all financial expenditures and act on all major decisions. They must constantly look into the future to meet the demands of a growing population and new and advanced trends in education. Through unselfish leaders such as these men, Wapato's school system will continue to progress and offer the best possible educational program for its youth. BOARD OF EDUCATION Board of Education, left to right: Robert Schroeder, Virgil Cameron, Fred Olsen, Robert Fortier, Don Strother.

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S ,5-k Elf f LESSIE RASCO: Dean of Girls, English 10, 12, Advanced Englishg B.A., Whit- worth College. GERALD WEITZ: Wasehian Advisor. English 10, 12, Literatureg B.A.. B.E.. Washington State College. HILDA SYRDAL: Wolf Howl Advisor. English 11, 11-123 B.A., University of Oregong M.A., University of Washington. FRANCES REEDER: Librariang HS.. B.L.S., University of Illinois. 2S i- V f