Wapato High School - Wasehian Yearbook (Wapato, WA)

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FACULTY SET EXAMPLES OF LEADERSHIP Giving freely of Their time in extracurricular activities as well as academic, the high school faculty set examples of leadership. Each teacher has charge of at least one activity which goes beyond his regular classroom duties and is called upon to perform such additional tasks as selling tickets at games, chaperoning dances, and spending noon hours in detention. Continual revision of the curriculum is another item which challenges the teachers. Meeting as a body several times a year to discuss this and other important elements of education, they outline policies, then break up into de- partmental groups for refinement of procedure. Besides school activities most of the teachers are affiliated with various churches and clubs in the community, and some of them continue their edu- cation during the school year by attending night school or taking extension courses. With a minimum allowance of five full years of college, each teacher brings to his iob a maximum of learning and efficiency. VlRGlNlA HELMICH: English 10, Literature ll-12, Junior Class Assistant Advisor, B.A., Carleton College, Minnesota, M.A., Wash- ington State College. JACK DORR: U. S. History, Drivers' Train- ing, Athletic Director, Lettermen's Club Advisor, Track Coach, B.A., Central Wash- ington College. ALMA BEATTY: Senior High Librarian, B.A., University of Wyoming, Fifth Year, Univer- sity of Colorado. HILDA SYRDAL: French l, 2, Wolf Howl Advisor, B.A., University of Oregon, M.A., University of Washington.

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DEDICATION November 15, 1957 MR. SYRDAL DISCUSSES NEW SCHCOL WITH GUESTS Superintendent Phillip Syrdal of the Wapto Public Schools is seen above discussing the completion of the new high school with Mr. A. L. Beck of the State Board of Education and Mr. Jack Fea of the State Department of Education, on the evening of dedication. To Mr. Syrdal the new school was a dream come true and the foremost of his accomplishments since he became superintendent of the Wapato schools four years ago. His efforts in helping the school board select a type of building and in getting its design altered to suit our needs, and later in actually taking off his coat and working shoulder to shoulder with the finishing and maintenance men, were maior factors in getting the school completed in time for its fall opening. Administrative work is nothing new to Mr. Syrdal, who was an officer in the navy prior to becoming super- intendent. Before that he served as principal in Meridian High School, Bellingham, Washington. lt is with equal pride that we look on the new school with Mr. Syrdal, a man who helped create it. MR. DIETRICH MAKES ANNOUNCEMENTS Making the announcements at the dedication was one of the smaller iobs which Principal Eldon Dietrich had to perform in relation to the opening of the new school. Before construction could begin he had to go over the blue prints of the proposed building with his staff to determine whether any last minute changes should be made. After the construction work got started, he had to begin the process of re-scheduling classes and shifting teacher assignments, and as the school neared its com- pletion, his pace quickened, until he was working side by side with students, teachers, and other school per- sonnel to get the furniture moved in and classes under- way. With the opening of school Mr. Dietrich returned to his role of supervising students, which has won him acclaim as one of the best-liked administrators in the Valley. He has not only the ability to judge what is best for each student who needs guidance but is also able to be firm with those who need that kind of at- tention. His otherwise good nature and sense of humor are necessary attributes of a man who works with teen- agers every day. 9

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LESSIE RASCO: Literature 11-12, Advanced English, English 12, Dean of Girls, F.T.A. Advisor, Girls' Club Advisor, B.A., Whit- worth College, 5th year,' various Univer- sities. JACK BUNNELL: Machine Woodworking, Metal Shop, Sophomore Class Assistant Ad- visor, B.A., B.S., B.Ed., Washintgon State College. RICHARD KETELLE: Art, Crafts, Advisor to Advertising Manager, B.A., Washington State College, 5th year, Central Washing- ton College. BETTY L. STEPHENS: English 11-12, P.E., Tennis Team Coach, Business Law, G.A.A. Advisor, Sophomore Class Assistant Ad- visor, B.A., 5th year, Central Washington College. Mr. and Mrs. Logan and son Jim hold conference with Mr Neilsen during Open House