Terry Sanford High School - La Famac Yearbook (Fayetteville, NC)

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Smooth Operation of City Schoob Jnsured by yWr. Koss To ease his work load, Mr. Ross makes use of his dictaphone. In 1951, Mr. C. Reid Ross became Superintendent of the Fayetteville City Schools. Under his leadership, the Fay- etteville City School System has be- come one of the most highly rated and respected in the state. Mr. Ross has exhibited his superior administrative ability in executing his duties. For his outstanding work, the Board of Educa- tion chose to name the newest high school in Fayetteville in his honor. Mr. Ross holds both a B. A. and an M. A. degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Before coming to Fayetteville, Mr. Ross gained experience as a teacher and principal in the Lenoir County schools until 1951 when he assumed his present position. His work has made him highly deserv- ing of the respect that he commands. Mr. Ross and his secretary Mrs. Breeden refer to a Fayetteville city map on a school districting matter. Anticipating his day ' s work, Mr. Ross pauses on the steps of the administration building.

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School oard Cinks CommuHity With Sdueation Mr. J. Mel Thompson Dr. John M. Harr)- Chairman 1 ice-Chairman Representing the citizens of Fayetteville on educa- tional and city business are the members of the Fayetteville City Schools Board of Education. Elected by citizens of Fayetteville, these eleven men and women meet on the first Monday of each month to consider such matters as the hir- ing of personnel and the curriculum for each of the city schools. The Board also concerns itself with financial and managerial duties. The ex- cellent and commendable work of the Board has contributed immensely to the high standing of the Fayetteville City School System in North Carolina. .Mr. Herman L. Bishop .Mr. Luther B. Black Mr. Neill Currie, Jr. Dr. C.. R. Edwards -Mrs. John J. Lampros -Mr. James D. Melvin. Jr. IMr. Louie L. Rouse 22

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Assistant Superintendents Carry DR. MAYLON E. McDONALD As Assistant Superintendent in charge of In- struction, Dr. McDonald is concerned with improv- ing the overall instructional program of the city schools. Besides helping to select the instructional staff, he assists in the areas of vocational educa- tion and special education for the handicapped. Dr. McDonald received his master’s degree from the University of North Carolina after being grad- uated from Wake Forest College. DR. BERT ISHEE Familiar to many F.T.S. students is Dr. Bert Ishee who formerly served as principal of Alexander Graham Junior High in Fayetteville. His present position is that of Assistant Superintendent in Charge of Special Education and Research. This is an important position as Fayetteville’s special edu- cation program is one of the broadest in North Carolina. After undergraduate work at Mississippi College, Dr. Ishee received his master’s degree from the University of North Carolina where he returned after several years to complete work on his doctoral degree. MR. ZOLLY L. BOWDEN Supervising the purchasing of equipment for the schools and managing the cafeteria program are involved in Mr. Bowden’s job as Assistant Superin- tendent in Charge of Business. He also directs the program for building and maintaining school plants and grounds. Previously Mr. Bowden has served as a teacher, principal, and supervisor in other North Carolina school systems. He earned his mas- ter’s degree from the University of North Carolina after being graduated from Elon College.