Alleghany High School - Trojan Yearbook (Sparta, NC)

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James A Greene 1966 1981 Serving as the first principal of Alleghany High School, James A. Greene proved that it is possible to supervise a school and at the same time take an active interest in its students Mr Greene spent many long hours completing tasks that made the teachers' work easier He was always aware of what was happening in each department but encouraged the teachers to work independently With a firm, fair, and positive hand, Mr Greene guided, disciplined, and motivated the students and faculty to accomplish a successful consolidation of Sparta and Piney Creek High Schools. During his years, Mr Greene accomplished many things to make Alleghany High School a top-ranked school in our area. Some of these are listed below: 1 Introduced many new courses. 2. Started the teacher-assistant program for seniors. 3. Began mini-courses in English and science. 4 Instituted a new social studies program for freshmen 5. Originated the choir and helped get risers and robes. 6. Aided in setting up the student council. 7. Supported strongly the girls' athletic program 8 Was a strong supporter of the Beta Club. (He was a member of the North Carolina Beta Club Council for several years ) 9. Consolidated school bus routes. 10. Set up the Foreign Student Exchange Program 11 Began the wrestling program and was influential in getting the conference program started. 12 Encouraged students to participate in extracurricular activities by adding club meetings during the school day In addition to the above, Mr Green was involved in many community activities He was a member of the U S Mint Board, the Lions Club (where he solicited over on thousand eye wills), and the Sparta Baptist Church where he was a member of the Board of Deacons and a Sunday School teacher. He donated over five gallons of blood to the Red Cross and encouraged students and faculty to do the same A sense of humor, the ability to communicate with students, and a concern for our school are only a few of the many, many reasons why we can claim Mr Greene as our own Despite the busy days, he found time to discuss plans, protects, and problems with faculty and students. In this year of his retirement from service in public education, we take this opportunity to thank him His guidance and understanding have earned him a place of highest esteem in our hearts. The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in all of us the conviction and the will to cany on. j7

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