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

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' 9 SERVING THE COMMUNITY as superintendent for eighteen years Dr W asson was recently re appointed by the Board of Education Since 1942 Roy . Wasson has been super- intendent of the Colorado Springs public schools' during these years he has seen many changes in the educational system. There are now thirty public school buildings and 18 130 students compared with fifteen district when Dr. Wasson became super- intendent of schools. Assisting Dr. Wasson in his work is Mr. Thomas Doherty assistant superintendent of District 11 schools. Mr. Doherty has been assistant superintendent since 1950. LSING COLORI:D PINS Whirh represent Colorado Springs studcnts and the lotations of their homes Mr Doherty is able to prcdict future nccds of the district. av. A , 7. i ,.e1. ,s mbs- , .- .,.' 0 I ' -.'-. ,,.' .Q .. . ' n -. . 5 v' Q .,, Board Honors Dr. Wasson with School s Nam I school buildingsiand 7,300 students in the fe 3. 'J' 1: ,-f F' - Q' . ,iz :iff --' Q- tw ,. -. ...,.-. 4,,,rv. ur. . -V ,t , Fm., fin. . .kr

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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

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Community Turns Out To Inspect Buildin ln the presence of a capacity crowd, Roy j Wasson High School was formally dedi- cated at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 29, 1959. Before the ceremony began, the Wasson High School Band presented a concert, un- der the direction of Mr. G. E. jackson. After an invocation by the Reverend Hurley Begun, D.D., Mr. Preston introduced the platform guests: members of the school board, superintendent, assistant superinten- dent, supervisors, Mr. Christensen and other high school administrators. The Roy Wasson High School Choristers, under the direction of Mr. Charles A. Meeker, sang selections from the album, Firff Chrirmmr fit Wasrofz. Remarks by Mr. F. Lamar Kelsey, archi- tect representing the architectural firm of Bunts, Kelsey and Bunts. revealed some in- teresting facts and statistics about the build- ing. Mr. W, Don Weidner, president of the Wasson P. T.A., stressed the importance of Wasfon's first P. T.A, Mr. Douglas Johnson, student body president, also spoke, telling of the various functions and responsibilities of the student council. Mr. Wilbur S. Marshall, president of the board of education, gave the dedication address, followed by Dr. Roy Wasson's response, after which Mrs. Weidner present- ed a color photograph of Dr. Wasson to Wasson High School, Mr. Preston accepting. With faculty members serving at hosts and Council and Cabinet members acting as guides, the.Colorado Springs public toured the building, inspecting all rooms, corridors, and physical education facilities. MRS WEIDNER. on behalf of the Wasson P.T.A., presents the school with a tolor portrait of Dr, Wasson. Mr. Preston accepted the gift