Suffolk High School - Peanut Yearbook (Suffolk, VA)

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things as “getting off to a real good start” and liked the new talent brought to our school by the new students. Mrs. Sullivan saw the school year as a caring time for Seniors and as a time for Sophomores to work harder than ever before. Concerns were also important policies expressed by the administration. Mr. Davis felt the responsibility and liability which the administration has for its students was a policy that needed much stress. Mrs. Sullivan expressed much concern over the decline in respect shown by students for each other and the faculty, while Mrs. White wanted everyone to become more serious about schoolwork and to do well. The care which Mrs. Eberwine felt important was the sensitivity to other peoples’ feelings and how it affected their perception of us. Mrs. Bailey’s concern involved the acceptance of new students and how we should help them as much as possible and do our best to make them feel wanted and needed. Ink blotting fascinates Mrs. Bailey, as well as the students, in Mrs. Howard ' s art class. ADMINISTRATION 23

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They do it all for You! W hat were all those posters of cats and pandas doing up in the front hall in September? Well, these posters were put up in order to express the various themes which the administration emphasized. Mrs. Eberwine planned to stress “how the student learns.” Likewise, Mrs. Bailey, Principal of Instruction, carried out a theme whi ch emphasized the instructional program. Mr. Davis wanted to stress friendship while getting students involved in activities outside of the classroom. Mrs. Sullivan, the Senior and Sophomore Guidance Counselor wanted to prepare qualified Seniors for upcoming opportunities while Mrs. White, the Junior and Freshmen Guidance Counselor, strived to ensure friendship throughout the school. Outlooks were also expressed by the Administration. Mrs. Bailey felt the year would be “one of the greatest” and planned to meet problems “as they come, learn from them, and grow from them. Mr. Davis’ positive attitude was apparent when he spoke of the “wholesomeness” involved in the building of new friendships between students. Mrs. Eberwine also had a positive outlook and thought that things were running smoothly and that new students were adjusting well to their new school situation. Mrs. White saw 22 ADMINISTRATION

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(Service with a Smile M rs. Hobbs typed up the daily announcements as Mrs. Newsome answered the ringing phone. Mrs. Koontz helped the lost students search for term paper information. Miss Ricketts could also be found in the library, ready to help any student with his research. Mr. Scott swept the third floor while Mrs. Boone cleaned up discarded trash carelessly left by forgetful students in the old gym. The nurse took the temperature of an ill student and then suggested that he go home. Mrs. Bailey, accompanied by the other cafeteria workers, served up hot hamburgers and french fries to the growling stomachs in the lunchline while Mrs. Sykes and Mrs. Mitchell collected lunch money. Danny Latta could be found in the halls talking to Stamping books and assisting students are part of Miss Ricketts new job as she checks out Deborah Claude ' s book. Faithful servers in the hamburger line Mrs. Askew and Mrs. Bynum prepare for the lunch crowd. students about more participation in school activities. This was not a portrayal of just one typical day of the school year, but of the one hundred and eighty days which school was in session. For nine months, these people came to school and continuously strived to make school life easier for both students and faculty alike. The office work contributed by Mrs. Hobbs and Mrs. Newsome enabled each day to run as smoothly as possible. The cleanliness of the school contributed by Mr. Scott, Mrs. Boone and the custodial staff provided a comfortable atmosphere for all to work in. The aid given by librarian, Mrs. Koontz, and library aide. Miss Ricketts, saved many students valuable time needed to work on other assignments. Danny Latta served as a friend, which many could confide in, as well as a very talented drama assistant. For one hundred and eighty days these people labored. They accepted the day in. day out challenges, responsibilities, and struggles as they dutifully tried to do their work. But to them the work was not “just a job which paid their rent. Their work provided a loving, friendly, setting which made our “Suffolk High Family stronger, more patient and more aware of others ' feelings. The feelings of many were summed up when Mrs. Hodge, the school nurse said, “I enjoy it or I wouldn’t be doing it.” SPECIAL SERVICES