Shades Valley High School - Tower Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

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Counsels and Supports HUCH H. STEGALL Livingston State, B.S. University of Ala., M.A. Rendering regular reports to the County Hoard of Education of all of Valley’s financial transactions is the exacting job of Mr. Alexander, our business manager, and Mrs. Rogers, his assistant. Their job ranges front advising the faculty and students on purchasing supplies of the best quality and lowest prices to the handling of football tickets. Mr. Alexander gives valuable assistance to the functions of all the organizations, and at the same time his office provides experience for students entering the field of business administration. Mounties Constant contact with teachers, parents, and students is a must for Mr. Stegall, our Vice Principal, who has the important job of assisting Dr. Peake. His main concern is with attendance and discipline, one of the most challenging aspects of today’s educational system. Mr. Stegall is one of Valley’s staunchest supporters in the field of sports, his interest dating back to his own college basketball days. When time allows, he enjoys fishing and hunting. Aside from his job at Valley, he is studying for his doctorate at the University of Alabama. HENERY C ALEXANDER Business Manager R'ham Southern. B.S. University of Ala., M.S. II

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Valley's Administration Organizes, FRANK A. PEAKE. Principal Olivet College. A.H.; Howard College. M.A., LL.D. Dr. Peake’s many contributions in the field of education reflect his deep concern for each student at Valley. Our busy principal served on the State course of Study Committee which assured Valleyites of the most recent courses available. As president of the National Council of the National Honor Society, he not only represents Shades Valley but also the state of Alabama. He represented Valley on the College Entrance Examination Board and continues to attend these meetings; and serves as State Director of the National Commission on Safety Education. He is known for his active participation as a member of the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and is an advisory member of the Executive Committee of the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals. One can easily see how Dr. Peake, through his diversified activities and his many contributions, has helped to prepare the students at Valley, who venture into a world of rapid growth and strong competition. 10

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Counselors Guide Toward Excellence HORTON B. CHAMBI.EE Boys Counselor Howard College, B.S. OUIpA HIGHTOWER Girls' Counselor State Teachers College, B.S. B'ham. Southern, A.B. LAMOINE KEARCE Sophomore Counselor Oklahoma State Univ., B.S. JANE GAYLOR Howard College, A.B,, Our counselors strive to help each student attain the highest degree of accomplishment his capabilities, personality, and vision can combine to make possible. It is in the counselors’ office that the many facet guidance program is centered. Here students arc oriented to Valley’s program, helped with choice of subjects each year, with personal problems, choice of careers, of college, College Boards and ACT tests. Scholarships and financial aid, even finding employment or securing needed books, fees, and clothing are part of their job. Out of school the counselors are busy attending meetings, learning more about the curriculum and college requirements. Their job is never done, but the fruits of their labor is in the higher quality of education that is offered each student. Office Personnel. . ETHEL VINES VIRGINIA B. PUGH SARA M. BUSH BETH ROGERS Asst, to Vice Principal Assistant Registrar Registrar Assistant Registrar Howard College, V.S. B'ham. Southern, B.A. Wheeler Business College Los Angeles Sec. Training