Louis Pappas, First Avenue Junior High School history teacher, has been appointed assistant principal at Foothills Junior High School. Pappas will succeed Dr. Donald Smith who is retiring January 28.
Dr. Richard Cordano, Principal of Arcadia High School, has announced that he will take an early retirement effective June 30, 1985. Cordano first came to Arcadia High in 1964 from John Muir High School in Pasadena.
Donald Smith, who has been assistant principal at Foothills Junior High School since 1967, retired on January 28, the end of the fall semester. Biographical sketch included.
John B. Simmons, principal of Continuation High School, will be honored by the school district for his efforts in developing and administrating the Continuation High School program. Simmons' background and the school's program are discussed.
Jerry Barshay was chosen to replace Dr. Richard Cordano as Principal of Arcadia High School. Barshay is a native Californian and has been an educator in the public schools for 18 years. He served most recently as vice principal of the Torrance School District.
Gold Seal graduates, honor students lauded at Arcadia High School. In photo are Mark Horstman, Gloria Horstman, Max Ryan, Dr. Ed Ryan. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.