Appalachian High School - Laurel Yearbook (Boone, NC)

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Dr. Roy R. Blanton, Principal Years gently glideby ... time swiftly sails on... our school grows in size and prestige . .. all this under the capable leadership of our Principal, Dr. Roy R. Blanton. Dr. Blanton is a leader whom we all love and admire for his undying faith in the students of Appalachian High School. He has led our school to what it is . . . ''The School of Distinc- tion . . . by correcting us when we are wrong... defending us ...and praising us... Yes, Dr. Blanton is truly a leader to merit a wave of applause from the student body.

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MISS KATE PETERSON, a person of high ideals and sparkling personality, has earned the title of a loyal friend and a capable teacher and advisor. ADVERTIS’D BY OUR LOVING FRIENDS.” :S —Shakespeare

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MR. JACK GROCE Assistant Principal Mr. Groce, a man of unceasing energy and deep understanding, became Assistant Principal of AHS in 1961. Under his guidance and leadership, the school has experi- enced steady growth. Itis the desire of Mr. Groce and the entire faculty at AHS to give students a foundation that will enable them to develop a sound philosophy by which to live--a foundation that will insure for them a happy and successful future. MRS. GLADYS SHELTON Secretary MRS. MARGARET GRAGG Counselor Our indispensable counselor is Mrs. Margaret Gragg. A great deal of work goes into the job of counseling the students of AHS and sheis always willing to render service to addi- tional projects that concern Appa- lachian High. Mrs. Gragg has a job that few people would envy--but, as she handles everything else, she manages this in a capable, efficient manner. MISS GLENDA AUSTIN Secretary