Wilson High School - Nova Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

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MAYNARD PONKO, Principal To the students: The first year of Woodrow Wilson High School has ended with many fine accomplishments and much success. The reason for this has been the outstanding cooperation of both students and staff members. We especially owe a debt of thanks to the leaders of the senior class for setting the tempo and spirit of our new school. Never once did our teams lack the enthusiasm and support of the student body, even though we weren't always on the winning end of the score. During those early fall days lust after school opened, we found ourselves short of chairs, desks, books, and teach- ers, but everyone was patient and understanding. Our road to a successful year has not always been ioyous and easy, but the helpful attitude of both students and staff has been appreciated by everyone. Very soon the members of our first graduating class will be finding new paths to follow. Some will continue their studies, some will enter the armed forces, some will begin working. Whatever path they choose we hope they will remember what we have learned from opening our school this year- that success and accomplishment come from patience, under- standing, and cooperation. These qualities, combined with intelligence, will help all to live successfully in our world today and to be prepared for the tremendous social changes of tomorrow. Z' ,Q . To the students: This is the first edition of the NOVA. We are proud to present it as a class record of the first Woodrow Wilson High School graduating class. Nova is a symbol of the growth and devel- opment of each entering class which reaches its maximum performance and in- fluence at graduation, then like a nova in the heavens, disperses to form new novae elsewhere. The process is repeated many times in a life time, but only once at the high school level. The first record has been established for all to examine. It is with more than a nos- talgic memory that the graduating class can evaluate its year's progress. lt is with records of academic achievement, leader- ship growth, and many firsts that a new record has been established. Our very best wishes accompany the first graduates of Woodrow Wilson High School. E. FRANK PRICE, Assistant Principal I3 052,44

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'sv TY-35 Nw...- Mr William Merrill, Mr. John Richards, and Mr. Maynard Ponko revue magazines presented to the library by P.-T.A. To promote a better -relationship between the parents and teachers, the Parent-Teacher Association of Woodrow Wil- son High School was organized soon after the September opening of school. The officers elected at the first meeting were: Mr. William Merrill, President, Mrs. Frank Thompson, Vice President, Mrs. Oscar Nero, Secretary, and Mr. Charles Gillet, Treasurer. With the interest of the parents in mind, the board members selected the monthly programs. ln December, following the regular meeting, the group attended the school Christmas program. January afforded the interesting program of College Requirements and Scholarships. Miss Mildred Moyer, the school college adviser, spoke on the subiect. An entertaining talent show was scheduled for the month of February. A panel including Mr. Warren, director of cur- riculum, a parent, a teacher, and a student discussed High Achievement Classes, the topic for March. ln April an Inter- national program was arranged with guests Miss Robin Strobel, Germany, and Miss Alva Brown, Mexico. As an introduction for the parents of the incoming sophomore class, the program in May was Know Your School.

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MRS. DORIS BENNETT English Department Head SEATED: Mrs. Bernice Cook, Mrs. Jean F. Burt, Mrs. Violet C. Gra- ham, Miss Inez Jackson. STAND- ING: Mr. Morris F. Summers, Mr. Donald C. Hildreth, Mr. Donald Shaft, Mr. Dan lnveen, Mr. George l. Smith. MR. ARTHUR DANIEL Social Studies Department Head Mr. Robert C. Thornburg, Mr. Rob- ert R. Rhule, Mr. Art L. Daniel, Mr. Jack W. Beer, Mr. Marv Scott, Mr. Joe Stortini.