Petersburg High School - Missile Yearbook (Petersburg, VA)

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Administrators’ Office, Whirlpool of Activity As one walks into the administration office, he is caught up in the swirling whirlpool of activities created by the ad- ministration’s effort to offer excellent learning experiences to each student. In the nucleus of this whirlpool is our able principal, Mr. Edwin M. Betts, Jr., under whom many new innovations have been added to PHS. Being put in full use are the video tape recorder, the block pattern of teaching, and the new vocational build- ing. Illustrating the continuous growth of our school is the significant change which took place in the administration. Because of the larger student body, Mr. James F. Sublett now has the title of assistant prin- cipal as does Mr. Robert G. Churn. Well recognized by tenth, eleventh, and twelfth graders, Mr. Churn is in charge of their discipline, while Mr. Sublett serves as friend and “truant officer” to the eighth and ninth graders. Besides giving special attention to the school’s attendance pro- blems, Mr. Churn and Mr. Sublett have many other school oriented duties. Mr. Edwin Betts Principal Supervising office activities is an integral part of Mr. Betts’ duties. Mr. Robert Churn Assistant Principal Mr. James Sublett Assistant Principal

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A face, illuminated by the single light in the sleeping house, reflects the deep concentration and weariness of several hours of study. Oblivious of his exhaus- tion, the student continued to study as he knew that pride and self-satisfaction would be the ultimate result of his efforts. This student has discovered, as each suc- cessful student must, that it is a necessity to have a firm grip on reality in order to meet the challenges of today. Searching for an answer or uncovering a new con- cept awakens in inquisitive minds a sense of academic significance. Through a modern approach and a genuine interest in the individual, the faculty creates a stimulating environment. Skillful teachers kindle increasing inter- est and help each student to get a firm grasp on his own strengths and weak- nesses, thereby broadening his knowledge. 15

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First row (L. to R.): Conrad Akers, Carlyle Jones, Dr. William Turner, John Meade, Mrs. Howard Meredith. Back row (L. to R.): Richard Wilson, III, John Whitt, Jr., Archie Love, Jr., W. T. Moody, Howard Brown, Charles Carden, Thomas Beckwith. Secretaries and School Board Aid Administration Miss Doris Curlin Miss Nancy Pritchard Mrs. Gloria Mrs. Judy Pond Miss Patricia Crowson Brown As part of their many duties. Miss Curlin, Mrs. Crowson, and Mrs. Pond work together register- ing new students.