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

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Library Places World at Mounties Fingertips BETTY BEAL Assistant Librarian Muskingum College, B.S. MARTHA COBB Librarian Howard College, A.B. University of Ala., L.S. RUTH STONE Clerical Assistant University of Ala. Placed at the head of activity centers is Shades Valley’s library. Here more than twenty-five thousand books arc available every day with an average daily circulation of two hundred fiftv-thrcc books. Mrs. Cobb and Mrs. Beal, our librarians, assisted by Mrs. Stone, work diligently with twenty-eight student assistants to maintain one of the most efficient departments in the school. In addition to the maintenance of books and periodicals, the staff is responsible for audio-visual aids. In the attractive environment of our library, students are given a greater understanding of the world’s art, science, music, literature, and history. ... Keeping the Wheels Moving Because of the four members of the office staff the wheels of the office arc kept running. The registration of new students. Dr. Peake’s correspondence, and keeping the classrooms supplied with teachers in case of absentees are some of Mrs. Bush’s duties; while Mrs. Pugh compiles and keeps up with the vital statistics of the students and the school. Always with a telephone at her ear is Mrs. Vines who contacts the absentees and helps those who need to leave school. Least seen, hut none the less important is Mrs. Rogers, the assistant bookkeeper. 13

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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

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Cafeteria-Serving Food for Thought DIETITIANS: Frances Crisp, Lois McVea, Daisy Davis Five o'clock in the morning is the time for pie hoards to be readied by Mrs. McVea and her cooking staff as she prepares lunch for over two thousand hungry students at Valley. 2150 steaks. 300 pounds of ground beef, 800 to 900 pieces of chicken, rice by the gallon, vegetables by the bushel, and milk by the truckload are not unusual daily orders placed in the preparation of her delicious meals. Mrs. McVea and her twenty helpers not only serve students at Valley but also take care of banquets enjoyed by various organizations of the school and community. All this is done with the gracious smile and expert guidance for which Mrs. McVea is known. CASHIERS: Mary Martin, Roberta Duty, Dorothy Berry 14