Washington High School - Lens Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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IFAMEIU U W Reading If ly Walter Aldridge A Mathematics 1 5. ' fj fri m1 a Elmenia Amos i A i P Staff ADMINISTRA TORS APPROVE SMALL ENROLLMENT Washington's Principal William Gray showed his true feelings with the meaningful state- ment, l love a small school, the small enrollment enables faculty and students to get to know each other better. Many Washingtonians agreed that one of the strongest points is the individual attention that students receive from teachers. Students also have the chance to get acquainted with many people and establish lasting friendships. Sophomore Brian Van Horn stated, l like the small enrollment here at Washington because you can get to know everyone better. When Vice Principal Joseph Bowman came to Washington at the end of last year, the school wasn't new to him. For five years before he came, he worked for the personnel ser- vices ofthe Portland Public Schools. Mr. Bowman visited Washington frequently, and knew the administrators well. He saw a difference in Washington's atmosphere and summed up his feelings about our school. The students look at fellow students for their individual worth and not as a group, he stated. The maiority of teachers and students feel the same way, and iunior Linda Kane commented, At Washington you learn to work with different people and respect their ways. Through the years, high schools change and Washington's Curriculum Vice-Principal Nathan Berkham mused, I have seen many changes at Washington and l hope it will con- tinue to evolve and meet the needs of students. Speaking of the teaching styles and Wash- ington's population, it is true that there have been many changes. But while all these changes are taking place, one thing that stays the same is the structure we know as Wa-Hi. Our school is an older structure with high ceilings and wide halls. According to Vice-Principal Mary Withycombe, these things are assets, for they give Washington a friendly, open atmosphere. Senior Linda Maiors agreed. Washington is very unique, she stated. The building is old and roomy, and the people get along really well. llWashington's Principal William Gray shows his support for the school by attending a football game at the stadium. 2l Vice-Principal Joseph Bowman takes a few minutes from his busy schedule to relax in his office. 31 Curriculum Vice-Principal Nathan Berk- ham and communications teacher Joan Brenner check enrollment in Mrs. Brenner's classes on a hectic scheduling day. 41 Principal William Gray and Vice- Principal Mary Withycombe are deep in discussion in the hall outside her office. 12 X ADMINISTRATORS .nl-1....,.

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Nathan Berkham Curriculum Vice-President Gordon Bolton Communications Joseph S. Bowman Vice-Principal CAREER DAY OFFERS TIP g CLASSES FORM DIFFERENT GOALS On February I 2, students took part in a new program called Career Planning Day. Half a day of school was allowed for students to visit three consecutive lectures. Lectures were led by representatives from several occupations. lt was very informative, I learned a lot in one afternoon, commented Senior David Louie. About 250 students received work experience credit for iobs throughout the year. At my iob I have learned how to get along with people inside and outside the office, replied iun- ' as-v ' ior Janice Balme. Teachers got more involved with the work experience cluster program in I975-76. Mrs. Hostager mentioned, Mrs. Barry and I think that it is very worthwhile, and we are interested in getting more students involved. This year has been my best year of high school. I had fun participating in band, the tennis S team, and other activities. Also, with help from Mrs. Lokting, I have planned my college career. Those thoughts were related by James Degler about his experiences as a senior. lt's a paper world, stated Norm Schroeder, counselor of the iunior class boys. He proc- essed the data for every student in the school, and commented that, lt is very monitored and time consuming. The sophomore class is developing identity. They are very enthusi- astic and have feeling for class activities. This year is more comfortable, because everyone knows each other, explained sophomore Counselor Sue Stahl. Of the freshman class, Counselor Harold Onishi said, The frosh are young and eager. I hope the class of '79 will be graduated from Wa-Hi. I I Denise Fischer tends to her secretarial duties for counselor Harold Onishi in his office. 21 Junior Coun- selor Norm Schroeder changes a class for iunior Henry Matsuo. 3l Counselor Ethel MacRae explains a l problem to sophomore Curtis Lowe. AI Senior Josie l Nole removes curlers at the Mountavilla Beauty School. SI Ron Ross, left, observes an engine at the GM training school. 4' I I I4 X COUNSELORS f WORK EXPERIENCE