Albemarle High School - Peer Yearbook (Charlottesville, VA)

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BEN F. HURT Principal JULIAN O'N EAL Assistant Principal The school adminisfrafion efficienfly County school officials contribute much to the edu- cation of an individual student. Mr. Hurt, Mr. O'Neal, and the school board strive to execute a common task -that of conducting the school program in a way most advantageous to the student. Forming and enforcing school standards are two of the many duties of Mr. Hurt and Mr. O'Neal, prin- cipal and assistant principal at A.H.S. Students find these men at nearly all school functions, which indi- cates the strong support Mr. Hurt and Mr. O'Neal give the various organizations. The fact that these principals frequently advise the student as to his problems shows the personal concern felt by Mr. Hurt and Mr. O'Neal. As a body of authorities, the Albemarle County School Board handles the maior issues of Albemarle High as a part of the entire county educational pro- gram. The school board spends long sessions care- fully considering each new proiect. Each member participates with his special abilities in an effort to maintain an efficient school system. THE SCHOOL BOARD: Left to right: Mr. F. E. Paulettg Mr. Harry Garthg Mr. Paul H. Cale, Superintend- ent of Schoalsg Mr. E. I. Oglesbyg Dr. R. Claude Crahm, Director of Instructiong Mrs. Anna Yanceyg and Mr. Walter Salley. Nat pictured: Mr. Francis Addington. 8

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V c o n academics: . admmfsiraffon . faculty . courses Why is the atmosphere at Albemarle High School different from that at other schools? A spirit of cooperativeness, interest, and pride, in- spired by school administrators, adds a special quality to the atmosphere at Albemarle. The cleanliness of the building, for example, reflects the respect that students have for school rop- erty. Office personnel are cheerful and helpful. The great warmth with which the student body receives its principal indicates the respect it has for him. The administration, then, contributes much to school spirit in addition to carrying out its duties. The faculty helps the individual student dis- cover and develop his potentialities. Realizing that every individual has unique abilities and interests, teachers try to challenge each student as well as to instruct him in subject matter. Gui- dance personnel help the student plan his course of study, advise him in his problems, and aid him in selecting a vocation or college. Courses at Albemarle reflect a wide range of student interests. College-bound students may elect to take higher math and science courses. Classes such as typing and shorthand teach skills which will be useful in business. Those who are interested in a particular vocation may study such subjects as nursing or agriculture. Band, chorus, orchestra, and art classes develop artistic abilities. Mr. Smith uses the blackboard to explain a point to his class. Mrs. Dofflemeyer and Mr. Gardner discuss college day plans with Mr. Ramsey M artin, representing the University of Virginia.

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direefs fire policies oi Albemarle High. Mr. O'Neal confers with Miss Beard. In the cafeteria, Mr. Hurt conoerses with King Pace and Charles Milton. May I use the telephone? VVhere is Mr. Smith during second period? Will you ap- A prove my excuse to ride bus number sixty-five? .V 'TA 'ff May I speak with Mr. Hurt? Has anyone ' 'i- found a blue billfold in the halls? May I have an excuse to take back to class? May I sign up for the bus trip? May I have change for a dollar? Is Mr. O,Neal busy? Will you mim- eograph this for Mr. Turner? Are you selling tickets for the game? What days will we have exams? I have a sore throat, so may I go home? Where may I pay for my pictures? Was I on the absentee list of December sixth? May I make an announcement over the public ad- dress system tomorrow moming? These ques- tions indicate the active day the office staff endures. Q11 I OFFICE STAFF: Left to right: Miss Pam Knight, Mrs. Elizabeth Beard, and Miss Martha Bailey. 9