Halifax County High School - Haliscope Yearbook (South Boston, VA)

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The class listens at¬ tentively while Mr. Fitz discusses Macbeth. Tommy Gilliam and Mr. Fitz set the type for an issue of the STAR. The cast of the ’’The Valiant,” under the direction of Mr. Fitz. rehearses a scene.

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DEDICATION We are proud that we could be associated with a man who gi es willingly of his time and effort to his students, his friends, and to Halifax County High School. Mr. Fitz has taught most of us in his English or journalism classes. Somehow, under his in¬ struction logical sentence construction no longer was a mystery. Shakespeare became an author who was readwith interest--even excitement, and the jargon of journalese became second nature to us. But it is not only in the classroom that we know Mr. Fitz. In addition to his sponsorship of the HALISCOPE and the Star, he directed Time Out For Ginger , Ttie Valiant, and Antic Spring. He also is faculty advisor to two of our honor societies, Thespian Troupe 1418 and the Douglas Freeman Chapter of Quill and Scroll. And he has been our friend, one to whom we could always go for advice when we needed it. one who was ever ready to listen to our problems. So in the spirit of true appreciation, we dedicate the 1957 HALISCOPE to Mr. Richard J. Fitz, Jr. Mr. Fitz helps Gerald Burton lay out the sports section of the HALISCOPE.

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ADMINISTRATION A teacher ' s work day does not end with the dismissal of students at 3:10. Instead, members of the faculty devote much of their time in the late afternoon, at night, and on Saturdays to their pupils. Faculty members serve as sponsors and coaches for the clubs and athletic organizations of H.C.H.S. Class plays and assemblys are direct¬ ed byte ac hers. Staff members attend night classes from the extension division of the Uni¬ versity of Virginia working for higher degrees and learning the latest theories of education. Student publications are directed by a faculty advisor. The bands, under the leadership of our 0 The office secretaries, Jean Reeves and Peggy Loftis , seem to be really enjoying their work. band director, perform in parades, field shows, and concerts; and the Choral Club presents many musical program s-it, too, is headed by a faculty member. The annual Science and History fairs are sponsored by the faculty who assist with student research. The administration is always available for student counseling and guidance. All these things plus the usual duties of preparations for fomorrow ' s lesson and grading papers are the work of the faculty-a group ot men and women who love their work and their pupils. Mr. Swanson is checking over the monthly food records with Mr s . Clark. 16