Pinson Valley High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Pinson, AL)

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Mrs. Gwin Mr. Godwin Mrs. Faucette County Board Provides Leadership for Area Schools Pinson Valley High School is an integral part of the Jefferson County Board of Education, the largest suburban school system in Alabama. The School Board consists of five citizens, elected by popular vote, to serve staggered, six-year terms as the decision and policy-making body. The Board operates under the committee system to approve educational programs, new construction projects, and employ the necessary personnel to effectively operate the school system. Mr. Randall I. Godwin is chairman of the administration committee and Mrs. Betsy Faucette is co-chairman. Dr. Jack M. Dabbs serves as chairman of the support operations committee and Mrs. Robert W. Gwin is co-chairman. The president of the School Board, Mr. Jack E. Brymer, Sr., serves as ex-officio member of each. Dr. J. Revis Hall serves the Board as superintendent and secretary and is responsible for carrying out the Board ' s decisions. 212

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Hassles of Life Eased by Counselors As one of Pinson ' s top two guidance counselors, Mrs. Janet Gregg is always known to have a kind smile for each student. She makes time to listen to their problems and tries to provide the best possible solution for them. Her caring attitude, warm personality and gentle insight seem to reduce the problem even before it is solved. When she is not at school, Mrs. Gregg finds pleasure growing flowers in her yard and collecting antiques. She acquired her B.S. from the University of Alabama and her MA. from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Mrs. Marion McCowan sincerely delights in her career as a guidance coun- selor. She is ready, willing, and able at all times to aid the students with their questions about career choices and classes to take. Her support for each stu- dent is evident daily as she talks with them in her prudent and soliticious man- ner. She finds the students ' friendliness very apparent at Pinson Valley and thinks that they are very receptive toward the faculty. She also feels that there has been a great deal of improvement in student attitude toward post high school plans. She gained her B.S. from Judson College and her MA. from the University of Alabama. Mrs. Edwards Mrs. Wright Take Two Aspirin, and Read a Book The head librarian Mrs. Gwen Edwards is always avail- able to help a pupil locate ec book or gather information for a term paper. She values her contact with the stu- dents and in her spare time reads and relaxes by crochet- ing Mrs Edwards received her B A. from Howard College and her M.A. from the University of Alabama. An avid reader of books is our assistant librarian Mrs. Patsy Wright. She keeps the books and magazines in order as well as gives answers about books to the stu- dents Her impression of life at Pi ' nson is that most stu- dents are friendly and respectful. na

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There Is No Substitute Mrs. Caraway Coach Charlie Bruce is now in his second year as a coach at Pinson Valley High School. He received his B.S. in education from the University of Alabama. Coach Bruce is an excellent football, wrestling and track coach. One of our new teachers this year, Mrs. Susan Caraway, teaches English as well as sponsoring the Chieftainettes. Her personality can be best described as extroverted. In accordance with this, her leisure activities range from going antiquing and refinishing furniture to spending weekends at her cabin on Smith Lake where she enjoys water skiing. Mrs. Caraway comes to us from Auburn University where she received her B.A., and she acquired her MA. from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Having been a teacher at Pinson Valley High for a number of years, Mrs. Jeanette Carries has endured to become a vitally strong part of school life. She is well known for her one second smile and tranquil nature. Mrs. Carnes received her B.A. and her MA. from the University of Ala- bama in Birmingham. Mrs. Carnes