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10A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2016 Marsh: She’s looking forward to free time to see her family Continued from Page 1A Again, Marsh was uncertain she was qualiied for the job, but was encouraged to apply. “The ofice ladies were the ones that said ‘come on, you can do this,’” Marsh said. She got the job and held a prominent role in the ofice that wasn’t conined to the traditional duties of sec- retary. “I didn’t even really call myself a secretary. I think I’m an ofice receptionist/accountant,” Marsh said detailing her variety of daily duties. “I welcome people, answer phones, I take money, I go to the bank — I’m kind of the ASB (Associated Student Body) sec- retary,” summed Marsh regard- ing her role. “I don’t do a lot of typing letters to people.” Marsh handled her responsibilities in the ofice, but it was the interac- tions with students and faculty she coveted most. ‘Mama Andrea’ The move to secretary meant Marsh would no lon- ger be in the classroom, but it didn’t end her interaction with students. Instead, it broadened her exposure to the entire stu- dent body. “I didn’t see as many kids all the time, but they still walk in,” said Marsh who would even- tually watch her own children pass through the halls, “They all came junior high through high school. I was right there watch- ing over them.” Long after her own kids graduated, stu- dents still refer to her as “Mama Andrea.” Seeing the students daily was a highlight for Marsh, particularly those that returned years later to share their suc- cesses after graduating. Iden- tifying former students was a ‘knack’ Marsh. During her nearly four decades at Ilwaco High, she had seen it come full circle as former student’s now have children attending. “We have high school kids whose parents were students of ours in the classroom. I would call the son by the dad’s name,” Marsh said laughing. As the years past, the personalities remained. “Kids are kids. You always have the kid who can handle anything. Then you have the ones that need help. You get the angry ones, too, but when they come into the ofice, but they usually calm down, ” Marsh said. A calming presence, Marsh had a natural ability to diffuse situations. Enduring legacy A mother to the students, a sister to the faculty and an ambassador of Ilwaco High School, Marsh’s inluence will endure. “Andrea is Ilwaco High School, she has been Ilwaco High School,” Principal Dave Tobin said. “It’s true that the secretary really runs the build- ing.” Marsh’s familiarity with families was a resource in the ofice. “I relied on her a lot,” said Tobin, who consulted her reg- ularly during his eight years at Ilwaco, most recently on loca- tions for prom. “Her knowledge of the school and community is unbe- lievable,” Tobin said. Beyond her institutional wisdom, Marsh has had an immense impact on the students. “She’s made a huge differ- ence in the life of the students. And there are staff members who would tell you the same thing, that she’s made a huge difference in their life,” Tobin said. “She was one of the irst peo- ple I met at Ilwaco,” said Ath- letic Director and Dean of Stu- dents Kevin McNulty, who met Marsh in 1989 while work- ing together in an alternative classroom. “She’s a teacher as much as any teacher in this building,” McNulty continued, “Being a young teacher, I picked up things from her.” McNulty admired Marsh’s blend of knowledge and kindness. In the late 1980s, McNulty was the head football coach while Marsh handled the cheer squad. It was like working with family. “She’s been my protector and I’ve been her protector,” McNulty explained, “It’s like having an older sister here.” Marsh’s inal day at IHS is Tuesday, but it’s unlikely her last. “I would like to maybe come back and sell tickets at a ball game once in while just to see people,” Marsh said. She’s looking forward to free time to see family, volunteer and visit with friends. Asked to relect on her career, Marsh was no longer concerned about her qualiications. “I think I did ine,” Marsh said with a smile. — Luke Whittaker Agency: Search for executive director will involve the county, many local stakeholders Continued from Page 1A involved with our work in her role with GOBHI. She will pro- vide quality, proven leadership for the agency as we search for full-time executive director who can effectively lead the agency moving forward. We will be involving the county, GOBHI and many local stakeholders in the search process.” Clatsop Behavioral Health- care is the county’s mental health contractor. County Man- ager Cameron Moore has said the county is concerned about quality of care and management issues at the agency and will closely monitor the agency’s response to the investigations. Seaside: Building a new school could take four years Continued from Page 1A they have outlived their useful lives.” Seaside School District commissioned state research- ers to conduct a comprehen- sive research study to verify a safe elevation to relocate the schools. Researchers rec- ommended schools be relo- cated to stable land that would not liquefy during an earth- quake. Since tsunami waves could rise as high as 90 feet, researchers recommended a site at least 80 to 100 feet in elevation. According to Dougherty, Weyerhaeuser allowed Sea- side School District to study approximately 1,000 acres of hillside to the east and south of Seaside. Geotechnical engi- neers evaluated potential slide issues, conducted site core drillings and installed long- term monitoring equipment. After analysis, engineers determined that the prop- erty directly east of Seaside Heights Elementary School contains land that best meets the state recommendations. Weyerhaeuser Company owns the only suitable property in Seaside, Gearhart or Cannon Beach. “We have had many geo- techs evaluating that hill- side,” Dougherty said in April. “They strongly believe that is the very best piece of property to relocate the school district.” “We are a part of the coastal communities in which we operate. Helping the school district keep its stu- dents safe and out of harm’s way is the right thing to do,” said Jim Bunker, senior man- ager of Weyerhaeuser Co. said in the district statement. The school district will now consider asking resi- dents to support relocating its three schools out of the tsu- nami inundation zone through a bond measure. The district is gathering community feed- back as they develop the pro- posal, Dougherty said. In April, he said the pro- cess of building a new school could take four years. Costs and whether students would be transferred at one time or year by year were not determined. The district will gather community feedback, Dough- erty said Friday. “We will be conducting polling to inform the price and components of the bond.” A vote would take place Nov. 8. The district will conduct its regular board meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at 801 S. Frank- lin St. in Seaside. Festival: ‘If you have an interest in the cultures, you’re welcome here.’ Continued from Page 1A Important traditions Despite the kissing troll, the coronation exempliied just how important tradition was among the festival and the families there. When for- mer Scandinavian court mem- bers were asked to stand, more than 50 women rose to the applause. Understanding your lin- eage and participating in the ceremony is as much a part of the Midsummer festival as anything else, 2014 Miss Scandinavia Abbie Johnson explained, “My sister was Miss Scandinavia in 2010 and my mom was Miss Nor- way in 1985. But that’s back when they used lit candles in the crown.” “You see kids go away and come back with kids of their Danny Miller/The Daily Astorian Perry Browning poses for a portrait in his troll attire during the opening night of the 49th annual Scandi- navian Midsummer Festival on Friday at Clatsop Coun- ty Fairgrounds in Astoria. own,” said Lloyd Bowler, a retired teacher who has been attending the festival for the last 30 years. After the coronation, the court led the crowd outside to the parking lot to throw hexes into a bonire. Casting the bunches of straw into the ire is a Midsummer’s tradition to ward off bad luck for the com- ing year. Other festival events included Viking ighting, the raising of the Maypole and a troll race that lead competi- tors out and back on Walluski Loop. 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