East High School - Beacon Yearbook (Knoxville, TN)

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x CURTIS GENTRY Director of Secondary Education Mr. Curtis Gentry as Director of Secondary Education is seen tre- quently in our halls working quietly with the principal and teachers. A specialist in vocational guidance, he does a great deal tor students unknowingly to them. He is res- ponsible, also, for the In-Service' Training program for teachers, as well as the high-school curriculum for the city. WILSON NEW Superintendent of Schools For many years Mr. New has been a leading figure in Knoxville schools. From the way things move along we are sure his decisions are wise. No doubt he had much to do with the bond issue which will put our elementary and iunior high schools on a par with the high schools. is ii 'Ye SV' S i

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5 S Q l fi .5 if . s F53 r 1 1. it . 5 -42 'Z Q . 5 K ,,. get ' .555 ' 1 Stir. . . ESQ? K s S K ., . .gs -- liii Qale p- sw East High hails Gale Gardner as coming principal to succeed our beloved Mr. Evans. Already he has endeared himself to both students and faculty. His love for people is as evident as it is sincere. His affable nature and his lively sense of humor, along with an enviable personality, will make him a wonderful principal. A native of Rogersville, Mr. Gardner received his high-school training at Baileton High School in Greene County. He received his BA. degree from Carson- Newman College and his MA. degree from the Univer- sity of Tennessee. His professional experience includes a principalship in Jefferson City, two years teaching in Knoxville High School, two years as principal of Fairgarden, and twenty years as principal of Moses. East High, says Mr. Gardner, exceeds my fondest dreams. I am thrilled with the excellent faculty, the fine student body, and the wonderful building. I am over- whelmed with the honor of becoming principal.

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Mrs. Clarice Groh and C. A. Browning discover Esther Ellis at her desk, as usual, overwhelmed with a mountain of papers. Mr. Browning jokingly reminds her that her register must be in the office before she leaves school. The future Blue and Gray is no doubt covered up with other manu- scripts. Mrs. Groh makes the Bible come to life for many students and Mr. Browning lays the foundations for many future scientists. The Honor Society Committee relaxes after some important decisions. I. E. Gillenwater, social science and math teacher, has a variety of other duties, including sales of all tickets for school functions. Mrs, Jessie McSpadden, English teacher, is the schooI's authority on public speaking. W. M. Campbell, business teacher, divides his extra time among the Bankers, The National Honor Society, and the Annual Staff. Guerrant Tatem and Paul Brewer rejoice that the floor lamp works. Mr. Brewer, in addition to teaching various shop courses, is often called upon to do what others can't. Miss Tatem, home economics teacher, will repay him with some delicacy from a successful cooking experiment. No teachers could be more sympathetic to- ward students nor more helpful in teach- ing them how to live. ,ff