Amherst County High School - Amethyst Yearbook (Amherst, VA)

Page 18 text:

Standing: Mr. Presley Thornton, Mr. Tylor Fulcher. Seated: Mr. Calvin Irvin, Mr. Herbert Camden, Mrs. Bess Shrader, Chairman, Mr. Jack F. Thomas, Vice-Chairman. Board of Education Our Board of Education, under the leader- ship and guidance of its chairman, Mrs. Bess W. Shrader, has a busy and duty-filled schedule. Mrs. Shrader is the only woman who has been appointed to the Commission on Public Education created by the Virginia General As- sembly. She received the appointment from Governor Almond. We are indeed appreciative and fortunate to have such a group of outstand- ing citizens at the head of this body. They improve and maintain our schools, thereby, pro- viding us with the education and knowledge we need throughout our lives. Indeed these individuals contribute greatly to the effectiveness and success of education in our country. We are ineed grateful for the service rendered by these people. MRS. BESS W. SHRADER Chairman 14

Page 17 text:

Faculty and Administration

Page 19 text:

MR. RICHARD E. LEE B.S., Lynchburg College M.Ed., University of Virginia Principal Administration Behind the success and achievements of the stu- dent body at A.C.H.S. is the guiding hand of our administration, Mr. Richard E. Lee, our principal, and Mrs. Laura Herion, secretary to the principal. Even though there are many activities going on at school, each student knows he can find guidance and understanding from Mr. Lee. By taking an ac- tive part in the academic and the extra-curricular activities, he gains insight into the students likes and dislikes, thus being able to gain their confidence and cooperation. Mr. Lee has set the highest ideals as goals for us to follow to enrich our lives and to make us better citizens. We are indeed grateful for this anchor to support us. MRS. LAURA HERION Secretary 15