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

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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

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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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Guidance Department Counsels Students GUIDANCE ASSISTANTS Sue Glendenning, Mary Stewart, Fern Niehuss, and Merle Griffin look over bulletins concerning tests Seniors must take to gain entrance into college. Which college shall I go to? Would I be happier in a large university or in a small college? Can l even afford to go at all? Do I have a chance to get a scholarship? These questions run through every student's mind. Our guidance counselor, Mr. Merrill, is the person who can help calm puzzled students' doubts and tears about life after high school. The guidance department offers coun- seling about colleges, tests, scholarships, and vocational opportunities. Mr. Merrill administers tests and interprets results to students. This department is a valuable asset. I: I 7 MR. CONRAD MERRILL, Troy State College, Uni- versity of Alabama, B.S., MS., Guidance Coun- selor. TESTS, TESTS, TESTS! Here Juniors slave over California Achievement Tests, which measure mental maturity in terms of grade levels. Seniors take Differential Aptitude Tests which, when interpreted, helps students decide for what vocation they would be best suited. This, in turn, determines what training they will need.