Ben L Smith High School - Aquila Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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Mr. Williams Plays Vital Role In Our Lives His cheerful smile begins and ends each day. His sound advice proves indispensable time and time again. His patience and understanding help us over many a hurdle. His strength gives us strength, and his wisdom hos won the respect of the entire school. Although he handles disciplinary problems, there isn ' t anyone who questions his fairness. This is Mr. George Williams, our assistant principal. He plays a vital role in the school program at Ben L. Smith. He has made outstanding contributions to a new school which is constantly on the move. Mr. Williams is not only in charge of discipline, but also handles the school bus program, and all textbook business. He is an ardent supporter of school activi¬ ties and an enthusiastic fan ot all athletic events. School Board Fosters Excellence In Education School Board: seated, I. to r.: Mrs Lessie E. Hoyle, Richord K Hunter, Chairman, Richard M Wilson, Dr. George H. Evans; standing: Dr. H C. Allison, Asst. Superintendent; P. J Weaver, Superintendent; Dr. Robert F Mosley, Attorney; R Thrope Jones, Asst Superintendent of Business; Not Pic¬ tured: Albert S Lineberry, George E. Norman, E F Lucas. 34

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The Final Test Of A Leader Is That He Instills In Other Men The Conviction And The Will To Carry On Behind every successful operation, there stands : strong administrator—a competent leader. The driving force at B.L.S. is our principal, Mr. Wil¬ iam B. Mclver. His ability to use good judgment, t is desire to exceed, his moral and spiritual char¬ acter, and his sense of responsibility have been nstrumental in makng our school one of the finest n the state in a record-breaking three-year period. He directed the opening of the school, assem- led a top-rate faculty, and led us on to accredi- ation with swiftness and skill. He constantly trives for an intellectual atmosphere in which ve may prepare ourselves for future life. He is lirectly concerned with our problems, and many if us have found that we have been better indi¬ viduals after a conference with him. It does not matter how busy he is, he always has time for those who need his help and his understanding. The attitude and wisdom which Mr. Mclver exhibits is an inspiration to all who come in con¬ tact with him. Part of his philosophy is that as long as a person has the right attitude, he will do a successful job! In a prominent place, he has displayed the fol¬ lowing Indian prayer, Great Spirit—Grant that I may not criticize my neighbor until I have walked a mile in his moccasins. And we know that Mr. Mclver practices in his life what he believes in his heart. 33

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Office Staff Prove Indispensable To Progress We could not have made the progress we have shown without those dedicated individuals who play their most important roles behind the scenes. We often forget to say, thank you for the many things they do, but we are ever aware of the fact that we could not do without them. Our secretaries and our cafeteria manager are very important forces in keeping our school on the move. Mrs. Whiteley and Mrs. Evans function in so many ways that there is not space enough to list the many tasks they perform. Mrs. Drinkard is more than a cafeteria manager, because she has the unique quality of caring about each of us per¬ sonally. To these three, their jobs are more than just routine; they not only give of their talents, but also they give of themselves, unselfishly and tirelessly, with love and human kindness. Every day, from early in the morning until late in the after¬ noon, Mrs. Dorothy Evans works diligently to help teachers and students with problems and needs. We are fortunate that she can also smile when the going gets rough. Mrs. Florence Whiteley eagerly accepts her responsibilities as Secretary. Her smiling face has become a tradition at Smith, and her reputation as friend to all ' is well known throughout the city! We could not do without her devotion to us and to the school. As Cafeteria Manager, Mrs. Mary Drinkard goes beyond the call of duty to see that we get the little extra things which she feels will make us hoppy. We thank her for taking good care of our vitamin needs! 35