Sylvan Hills High School - Bruin Yearbook (Sherwood, AR)

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“Changing After two and a half years at Sylvan Hills, Mr. Ken Brooks moved on at the end of the first semester. During his time here, Mr. Brooks brought changes for the better. The Speech Department improved tremendously, as evi- denced by tournament victories. Two years ago, Sylvan Hills didn't have a single journalism class. To- day it has one of the largest jour- nalism departments in the state. Sylvan Hills was evaluated by North Central twice and passed with ease both limes, a credit to Mr. Brook’s leadership. The students at Sylvan Hills knew these things, but they know about Mr. Brooks the man, too. of the guard’’ at Among them he had enemies as well as friends (just as any other man would), but everyone knows that Mr. Brooks was interested in giving each student an education (even if the student disagreed with his methods). He attracted inde- pendent faculty members that were interested in the students, and adopted a Hands-off attitude to what was done in the classroom. This doesn't indicate that he lacked concern, it indicates that he real- ized that he hired people who were competent enough to do a good job, without the need for detailed in- structions on how to give a lecture or a test. In two and a half years, Mr. Sylvan Hills Brooks influenced the educations of well over a thousand young peo- ple in this community. Many of them believe that they are better for it. ABOVE: Mr. Burgett presents a well-appreciated group shot of the faculty to Mr. Ken Brooks during a farewell luncheon held inhishonor. RIGHT: Morning announcements were the duties of Mr. Fitzgerald, but now, as he is no longer Vice Principal, he delegated the awe- some responsibility to Mr. Morgan.j

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Dennis Fitzgerald moved to the top of the administrative ladder at the beginning of second semester. As the new principal of Sylvan Hills High School, Mr. Fitzgerald’s out- look on the student body and faculty didn't change. With nine years in the education- al system, and three and a half years of the nine spent as a Vice Prin- cipal, administrative duty wasn’t new to Mr. Fitzgerald. The responsibilities of a prin- cipal are numerous and varied. As Vice Principal, Mr. Fitzgerald was in charge of student affairs, main- ly activities and discipline. But he was also responsible to the Prin- cipal. These responsibilities are just added concerns as Principal. Mr. Fitzgerald is seen frequent- ly checking into classrooms to see that order is being maintained and just generally watching out for the well-being of the student body. Dennis Fitzgerald is easy to talk with and easy to get along with. What more could be asked of a good principal? MR. KEN BROOKS: Principal, First Semester MR. DENNIS FITZGERALD: Principal, Second Semester 101