Williams High School - Doe Wah Jack Yearbook (Burlington, NC)

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- S , Always there when needed, our advisors stand ready to help each and every student. Although their main function is to advise students about the college they plan to attend, no problem is too small for their attention. Miss Ray and Mr. Thomas have certainly earned our gratitude and respect. I4 rwwwww .ffm-: V if Although this is his first 'V year as principal of Walter 1 A Q M. Willianis High School, Mr. gt Lester Ridenhour was not a stranger to most of the stu- dents and faculty. Following his tenure as assistant prin- cipal here at Williams, he be- came principal of Broad Street School, where almost every student in high school now came under his able guidance. As principal here, Mr. Ri- denhour has done a remark- able job. He has always man- aged to take time out from the many pressing problems of administration to show gen- uine interest in the students as individuals. Our hats are off to you, Mr. Ridenhour, as we . congratulate you for a job ' well done. 778-z. .Judea 2. 2' Mrs. Tisdale, the present secretary, has man- aged to run our office with efficiency and per- fection. Although she became a member of our office staff in November, she quickly over- came the barrier of strangeness and became a friend of all. 0

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, N mf' Wa,-f . fp ,gift ln much the same manner as the tone quality of a record is dependent upon the instrument reproducing the sound, the interest taken by a student leans greatly upon the patience, understanding, and interest displayed by those in authority. The many outstanding records our students have established reflect, not only the individualis effort, but also the arduous endeavors of the administration to bring out the best in each pupil. . Y ,,,K.,.,f 14

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0 SW! Much of the credit for a well-run school is due to our Administrative Staff, which consists of the heads of spe- cialized educational depart- ments. First row: Mrs. Strict- land, Mrs. Dawson, Dr. Spikes, Miss Wiseman, Mrs. Porter, Second row: Mr. Festa, Mr. Lentz, Mr. Newlin. Not pictured: Mrs. Barham. i , ni. .1 ein. , As Superintendent of the Burlington City Schools, Dr. Spikes has had much influence upon the lives of the citizens of our town. Under his capable leadership, the school buildings and facilities in Burlington are among the best in the South. Even more im- portant is his foresight in the setting up of curricula and special programs to offer the most opportunities possible to everyone attend- ing the schools of Burlington. We appreciate what he has done. De. 1. Z. 5 ' This group of civic-minded citizens have given freely of their time in order that the Burlington City Schools may progress. First row: Dr. Mur- ray, Mrs. Glenn, Mr. Williams. Second row: Mr. Pardue, Mr. lsley, Mr. Traynham, Mr. Lackey. Eau-:dag Z .