Wasson High School - Wahian Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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Mr. Preston Is First Principal at Wasson Since 1929 Mr. William H. Preston has served as a teacher of business education, athletic coach, business manager, guidance counselor, assistant principal, and principal at Colorado Springs High School. This 'widely varied background of experience has proved valuable in preparing him for the difficult job of being the first principal of a new high school. As the first principal of Roy I. Wasson High School, Mr. Preston faces the re- sponsibilities of assigning new teachers, requesting inter- views, and, in general, the great resopnsibility of getting the school off to a good start. Mr. Preston received his A. B. degree from Colorado State College and his M. A. degree from Colorado College. VUITI-I PRIDE Mr Preston surveys KEEPING MEMORIES of Wasson Highs first year Mr Preston puts newspaper clippings. photographs and other souvenirs in his scrapbook.

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G-1' M eww' Acaoemlc In the begrnnmg a dedrcated faculty was selected to aduse teach and counsel 1200 fledglmg Thunderbirds Upon the shoulders of thxs Important group rests the responsnbrlnty of preparmg youths for the world s many challenges L I l- S , ' 4 if nns Q0 M74 Q '1 ev- i N re's V- 7 7 . Y I

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' i, a LINDA BAIRD CONFERS with Mrs. Kilgore on the benefits of a college education and chances for employment. Mr. H. G. Christensen, assistant principal at Wasson High School, arranges activities of the students during school hours, makes arrangements with students who pay tuition, and super- vises the parking lot. He helps organize teachers' meetings, P. T. A. meetings, and other meetings concerning the school. Mr. Christensen was granted his B. A. degree from South Dakota University and an M. A. degree from Colorado University. After teaching four years at West junior High School and one year at Colorado Springs High School, Mrs. Hermina Kilgore, Dean of Girls, has helped Wasson High School get off to a good start. Mrs. Kilgore, as sponsor of the Courtesy Committee, headed one of the projects of putting up the Christmas decorations this year. Mrs. Kilgore holds B. A. and M. A. degrees granted to her from Colorado College. Mr. Harris E. Hetzler, as the business manager at Wasson High School, handles all of the school's finances. Mr. Hetzler holds a B. A. degree from Bethany College and an M. A. degree from Colorado College. He has also done gradu- ate work at Colorado University. MR. H. G. CHRISTENSEN assumed in 1959 the dual role of assistant principal and dean of boys. WHEN MR. HETZLER locks the safe each night after school, important records and finances are assured safe keeping. l