Nimitz High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Irving, TX)

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VPS o ersee e ents lthough second in com- mand, the vice-principals contributed a great deal to Nimitz. They kept student events rolling smoothly by overseeing any disciplinary action that must be dealt with. As second period came around, Asst. Principal jerry Winn filled students in on activities with the announcements over the intercom system. Mr. Winn supervised the new freshman class, as his last year's class graduated. He was also in charge of scheduling and exams. Milton Witt, working on his sec- ond year at Nimitz after a move from Travis junior High, takes care of the 10th grade. I really enjoy the 10th grade group and I think that a lot of them have learned how to behave since their freshman year, commented Mr. Witt. Mr. Witt was active with school activities and could have been found at almost all of them. He was also in charge of getting sub- stitute teachers and fixing student lockers. As the senior class enjoyed their last year at Nimitz, Dollie Ripley was there with moral support every mile of the long road to graduation. Mrs. Ripley handled clubs and organizations, and made sure all senior activities ran smoothly, such as banquets, the Senior Prom, senior rings and invitations. As the junior's vice principal, jim Puryear had a variety of duties. Mr. Puryear took care of building and grounds mainte- nance, organized buses and made sure all text books were returned. The four vice principals were disciplinarians and administra- tors, although sometimes they weren't our favorite people - especially when it concerned dis- cipline. But they were there to help us and were sincerely con- cerned, and that's what counted. Q g Mike Rich enjoys a chat with Mr. Winn in the hall during the last few minutes of his lunch period. Mr. Puriear waits eagerly for Her- man T e Candy Man to fill the candy machine so he can munch out. - g - f -Q ss- . N 'SSS . is FACULTY

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Although Mr. Curry fulfills his duties as principal, he considers himself a member of the senior class by wearing his senior ring. A labor of lo e oy Curry and his love for his students was an essen- tial part of life at Nimitz. His presence and support at games, pep rallies, P-TA meetings and most other activities that involved our students made us feel special and that we were an important part of the Nimitz fam- ily. That feeling carried through him and to the entire school bodyg teachers, students, secretaries, everyone. Leading over 2000 students and helping to shape each of their lives was a big responsibility. He guided each of us, yet he still had time to be our friend. He never felt that he lowered himself by stopping to pick up some trash left by a careless stu- dent. Pride in our school meant not only supporting but also help- ing to keep it clean and a place to be proud of. Not many days went by that Mr. Curry was not standing some- where in the halls to greet stu- dents passing by. He was at most of our games to cheer us on. Win or lose. he was there and support- ing our team. ln his own words, he felt we the students, are number one. 1 The Nimitz family had a remarkable person as a member. He was all the things a principal should be - and a friend. Q The fortunes of football are dis- cussed by Coach Don King and principal Roy Curry. FACULTY

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5 One of the many areas of vice t x principal Milton Witt's responsi- bility is obtaining substitute teachers and Principal Roy Curry checks over the day s list. While looking over important fig- ures Mr. Winn glances up to greet his mid-morning caller. gommlkwaum ,.... -.M M-----in ,iw 351523 Displayin her sympathetic Getting a chuckle from the nature, Dcilie Ripley listens to a information on a field-trip request student organization representa- is Milton Witt, a former Travis tive's scheduling problems. Iunior High vice-principal. FACULTY 231