SPHS Cardinal: January 13, 1978

The January 13, 1978 issue of the Santa Paula High School Cardinal Newspaper is now online. This issue was one of the shorter issues, containing only four pages. The top story concerns problems in developing and implementing a graduation test that evaluates 26 different skills.

Superintendent Sciutto announced his retirement earlier this year. The application period had just closed with about 100 applications being received. The article discusses the process that would be used to determine the final candidates. An editorial also discusses the traits required in a good superintendent.

Overall, the issue seems a bit rough around the edges. There are more typos than usual and only one photograph (although there are two editorials and one Blue Oyster Cult concert drawing). I have the feeling that the Cardinal staff may have been up against a deadline and rushed this issue a bit. Still, it’s an interesting glimpse into Santa Paula High School over 30 years ago!