Tuscaloosa High School - Black Warrior Yearbook (Tuscaloosa, AL)

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P. T.S.A. Is Vital for Well-Balanced Program P.T.S.A. OFFICERS this year are Miss Ann Newman, Dr. A. J. Penz, Mrs. Norman Reims, Mr. Cliff Armstrong, Mrs. Fred White, Mrs. Robert L. Hopper, and Mrs. Dick Parker. Our P.T.S.A. this year is under the able leadership of Mr. Cliff Armstrong. Meetings have provided an oppor- tunity for parents to visit teachers in their rooms, review the year's program. and discuss their childe-n's problems. Its budget is raised through contributions of parents. Interesting programs have included talks made by the then Governor-Elect George Wallace and A.E,A. Presi- dent-Elect Kermit Johnson, Superintendent of Jefferson County schools, a concert provided by the band, chorus music, and speech department. Door prizes have been given this year to encourage attendance. MRS. MARGARITA DEI. VALLE, one of our Spanish teachers, demonstrates one of the most popular methods for teaching vocabulary to interested parents during a P.T,S.A. meeting. I I 5 I

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Efficient Directors Manage School Business wr-as '.. -3' 2!4 'f wwf s 0 mill' at swf? tw. DR. H. D. NELSON, Superintendent of city schools, directs the complicated affairs of our city school system. MEMBERS COMPOSlNG THE local School Board of Education are Nelson, Mr. Paul Burnum, and Mr. Henry Lyda. America's leadership role in an ever increasingly com- plex world has placed new and unprecedented demands upon public education. These new demands have been summarized by calling upon the schools for quality edu- cation. One aspect ot good education is undoubtedly academic excellence. The importance which we attach to testing, more stringent college entrance requirements and increased enrollment in such areas as mathematics, science, and foreign language indicate that we all be- lieve this. However, academic excellence alone will not provide America and the world with the type of citizens needed in our crisis tilled world. We need along with our emphasis on academic ex' cellence, a new sense ot urgency about strength in such areas as dedication to high moral principles, the devel- opment of sterling character, willingness to accept respon- sibility, dedication to thrift and industry, true patriotism, emotional stability, genuine concern tor others, and the development ot individual leadership qualities. Such characteristics are not inherent in human beings. They must be taught to and learned by each new generation. Such teaching and learning must be an essential part of any culture and ot any system ot public education which accepts responsibility tor providing the society it serves with quality education. Mr. H. H. Mize, Mr. George Shirley, Mr. Harry Pritchett, Dr. Harvey i-'.' . ae.,

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T.H.S. Prepares Citizens or the Future To mold inexperienced youngsters into responsible citi- zens, to bridge the gap between childhood and adult- hood, to provide a sound foundation on which a whole life may be basedfthese are the responsibilities of a high school. How well a school carries out these respon- sibilities depends largely on the abilities of the men who hold the top administrative positions. Tuscaloosa High School has ci competent principal in Mr. Harold E. Greer. This is Mr. Greens third year as principal of T,H.S. His good humor and sincere liking tor students have made him respected and popular. Our assistant principal, Mr. Thurman l.. Gallman, is also a triend to all students. Both ot these men show a genuine interest in the accom- plishments of T,l'l,S. students. PRINCIPAL HAROLD E. GREER, who traverses the miles of halls daily, here is found in a moment of repose in his office. MR. GALLMAN PROMPTS Mr. Greer os he broadcasts his well- ATTENDANCE AND DISCIPLINE Pl'0l3lemS are TWO of 'he FESPOD- known few short announcements over the intercom to students. sibilities of GUY CSSTSTCNY Pl'lHClP0l MF- Tl'lUfl 1Uf1 L- Gullmcn. N61