Andrew Lewis High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Salem, VA)

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The Four Behind The Scenes L ' g T —- ' ffl jfl 3 1 Running the guidance and the main offices was not an easy job. Janie Entsminger had the pleasure of listening to the constant complaints of students who wanted to go home claiming that they were sick while Shelby Lucas had the task of maintaining the permanent records in the guidance office. Mrs. Dillon in the main office answered questions about hundreds of items and tried to keep up with the whereabouts of the three principals, and Mrs. Walker had the difficult job of balancing the school’s accounts. These four women were always efficient in keeping everything under control. They seemed to always have a smile for everyone and were always willing to help. 1. Counting money in the guidance office was one of Shelby Lucas’ many duties. 2. Even though busy preparing the next day’s AL Gram, Mrs. Dillon has time to smile at a teacher’s comment. 3. Janie Entsminger laughs at one of the student’s excuses for leaving school. 4. Talking on the phone to Ewald-Clark, Mrs. Walker explains that no bill will be paid without a purchase order number. 97

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Devoted Helpers Several para-professionals assisted teachers throughout the year. These women worked in the IMC, the audio¬ visual department, and various other departments throughout the school. They were always eager to do odd jobs such as preparing materials for class, setting up labs, and assisting in Enrichment and study halls. Due to the devoted work of the para- professionals, teachers had more time to spend with their class preparations. 1. Mrs. Wilson. 2. Mrs. Wimmer. 3. Mrs. Kropft. 4. Mrs. Wells. 3 96

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I Custodians Wage Constant War Against Cold And Dust Even though temperatures dropped below zero during the winter of ’77, Andrew Lewis managed to stay warm thanks to the faithful custodians. The usual work day hours for the maintenance crew were from 5:00 A.M. until 2:30 P.M.; however, due to the unusuglly cold winter weather, the hours were from 2:30 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. and sometimes even later. Some of the staff even had to stay all night in order to keep the school heated for the next day. Due to the steady heat, the average temperature in the main office at night stayed around sixty degrees. Though Roanoke County closed schools for a few days due to lack of fuel, Lewis’ own supplies held out despite slow coal delivery. Besides keeping the school warm, the custodians managed to keep the school spotless also. As soon as the school day was over, large scale sweeping took place in all of the halls. Rooms were dusted, windows cleaned, and desks emptied of waste paper. Students were greeted the next morning by cleanliness instead of the chaos of the day before. Thanks to the custodians, Lewis maintained a clean, healthy atmosphere in which students could learn and grow. 1. Strolling through the smoking block, Mr. Gill pauses to glance at the photographer. 2. Resting for a moment in Mr. Campbell’s office, Mr. Butler takes a moment out from a very long day. 3. The work day for many custodians begins at 3:00. 4. Sweeping the smoking block is one of the more unpleasant tasks for the maintenance crew. 98