Western High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Anaheim, CA)

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ff' ' ' i v I l l l I ,., l 'st-- -sf! 1 'lllllnuu-gt, Mr, John McGrew, graduate of An- napolis ,has become well known in his double role of Dean of Boys and Vice- Principal, ln his first year here, Mr. McGrew has won the friendship and respect of the students, Tireless in giving time and ef- f fort in behalf of the student body, he has initiated and helped organize a host of new projects and activities in his added capacity of Director of Student Affairs. s, i i l ,fist Q YN . W s ,ry 5 , fl. y p , xl ,f . as gi ,gif ' nf fi ,MEZZ OHM MCGREN Mrs. Elizabeth Arnold, our cheerful Girls' Vice-Principal, finds her greatest reward in giving audience to troubled youths. Registration, program- ming, assisting in planning of class schedules and curriculum development are all included in her administrative duties. Mrs. Arnold's devoted interest and energy is admired by students and faculty alike, 3 xtffv X y ,lo Qjs. Qjsjvlgfx f ffl Rf, ,SX Our jovial attendance officer, Mr. Frank Mattas has always been popular at Western. When not involved with truancy problems, which task he handles firmly and efficiently, he gives a helping hand in student functions, including school dances and athletic games. During the grid season, he took movies of our Varsity to present to the Booster club. tvf

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L K .V pf gb Yi 2 1 M U 4' ' g2lO' 'am N ,gf ABN X300 0'7 49 vp 7 www- mf .M,,,,, ,.,, f W 3' 'WD fllnllnlumwvn ..4,,,,, mf 'W M9910 Mmnnwwfm MM Z vw . Q W,,.WM,f 5 73993, gg , 5 Wwwiwf - ,f1fZ a'ff, , , ,,.4!, 5 , Q awwmyw 1.44 WZ,- :xmas as Kyvafwfkx Chester R. Shirk Guardian of our best interests and top executive at Western,our principal has shouldered the problems ofa doubled enrollment together with attendant pressures of a current building expansion and the addi- tion of many new teachers. Yet regardless of his heavy duties, Mr. Shirk is never too busy for a friendly word with students who wish to see him. My door is always open, is a by word of our Chief. 9 5 mWvx,xu' , Mk 'N'

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New Counseling Program Started Highly respected Counselors Elbert Bales and Mrs, Joan Kuhns have the duties of assist- y 1+'ff?,f 3 ing in scheduling students to meet individual Mfg' L needs, help adjust behavior problems and ad- ' vise with study difficulties. Whatever con- cerns our Sophomore, Mr. Bales and Mrs. Kuhns seem tireless in their unending efforts to help. Counselors Florence Jones and Glen Dysinger have had the difficult task of helping organize and schedule our first Junior Class. Assisting individuals to maintain a balance between activities and studies, pro- moting enthusiasm for high standards and keeping the lid on those who tend to get out of line--all this has been accomplished in a firm but reasonable and pleasant way. Freshman Counselor Clinton Thomas is a wise and patient man who seems marvelously able to bring the light of day to even the most difficult of our impetuous Freshmen. Master of test data and a keen insight into human nature has enabled him to help many young students hurdle the first year problems. Y? aw, ,159- Organizer of test materials and procedures and acknowledged expert in test evaluations Head Counselor Dave Baarstad well deserves the plaudirs he and his staff have received for having established one of the outstanding counseling departments in the State, A num- ber of University Educator Seminars have been devoted to discussion of Westerns counseling program. ll