Abingdon High School - Beacon Yearbook (Abingdon, VA)

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Dr. B. G. Raines — New Superintendent The School Board operated under new leadership when Dr. B. G. Raines became Acting Superintendent of Wash¬ ington County Schools in January. Dr. Raines had recently finished compiling a detailed policy manual of the state education requirements as applicable to Washington County while he was As¬ sistant Superintendent. As representa¬ tives of the districts in which students of the Washington County School system live, the School Board was the common link between all the schools. Meetings of all high school principals with the School Board were held to allow the schools to voice specific problems and needs. As the governing body of Wash¬ ington County Schools, the School Board supervised policies, appropriations, and personnel guidelines which, directly or indirectly, affected faculty and stu¬ dents. 1. Dr. Raines enjoys a basketball game. 2. Front Row: Dr. Raines, Mrs. Jane Sheffey, Dr. Stanley, Miss Mae Jo Craig. Second Row: Frank LeSueur, Bob May, Henry Snodgrass, J.T. Lee, Wirt Fos¬ ter, John Copenhaver. 11

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Veteran Educator Retires With Honors One of the most difficult jobs found anywhere is definitely that of county school superintendent. However, for the last twenty years in Washington County, we have been fortunate to have one of the most dedicated men in the profession. Dr. E.B. Stanley retired with honors after serving tirelessly in what he termed a rewarding experi¬ ence . He held many positions of honor in educational organizations, and was active in his church and community. Dr. Stanley was honored by his as¬ sociates in the educational field with a reception at Martha Washington Inn. Although replaced by a very able man. Dr. Stanley has left his permanent influence on Washington County. 1. Dr. E. B. Stanley, Superintendent of Washington County Schools. 2. Dr. Stanley presents the 1972 Wash¬ ington County trophy. 3. Dr. Stanley and Dave Sparks talk before a basketball game. 10

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Mr. Rector, assistant principal, prepares for a new day at A. H. S. jsmr Mr. Brown, principal, goes through a collection of paper work. Principals Give Guidance at A.H.S. Two familiar faces at A. H. S. were those of the school's leaders: Mr. Aubrey Brown, principal, and Mr. V. T. Rector, assistant principal. Not only did Mr. Brown supervise the school as a whole, but he always showed a friendly willing¬ ness to deal with students and teachers on an individual basis. The intercom of¬ ten boasted Mr. Brown warmly com¬ mending an individual’s accomplishment. The responsibilities of Mr. Rector con¬ cerning the maintenance of buildings and grounds, textbook rental, student traffic control, and scholastic curriculum, were managed with competent leadership and reputable dedication. The student body and faculty responded to the school’s principals with a respectful admiration due leaders of such loyal and inexhaustible devotion. Mr. Rector and Mr. Brown pause a moment in the hall. 12