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

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Academic Enrichment Keeps B.L.S. On Top A familiar sight at Ben L. Smith is the plan- ture, they constantly review and revise to satisfy ning sessions of our three counselors. Always all levels of academic needs, aware of present needs, and with vision for the fu- Mrs. Whiteside, Mr. Estep, and Mrs. Lane examine academic standards. Dean’s Office A Busy Hive Of Activity Mrs. Rachel Morton, Dean of Students, must keep efficient records of attendance for all stu¬ dents at Smith. She is in charge of all excuses and all permissions. Many ' s the tale of woe which passes through this portal! It takes a great deal of endurance to withstand the tide of student prob¬ lems and a maximum of patience to keep up with reports. Mrs. Morton consults with assistants on attendance reports.

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Guidance Staff Draws Blueprint Of Future Senior Counselor, Mr. Harold Estep, helps many confused seniors by interpreting College Board scores or advising them on future plans and future programs. When young men and women endeavor to plan for the future, they need the wisdom and ex¬ perience of highly trained personnel to guide them through the maze of choice. At Smith, students are fortunate to have a superior guidance staff. Any individual who may be in the throes of un¬ certainty, is assured competent advice which ul¬ timately will make his problem seem less complex. Each student is provided the opportunity to discover himself and to find the career which is most suited to him. Through testing, interviews, and cumulative information, the counselors are able to deal with personal problems concerning academic or business training. The responsibilities are many in this area; college applications, assisting students with pro¬ gram scheduling, curriculum recommendations, academic needs, career counselling, and scholar¬ ship programs are handled daily by the staff. In addition, there are many times when each mem¬ ber of the department lends an understanding ear to any student who needs an objective listener. Mrs. Margery Lane, Junior Counselor, advises students on program planning, testing, and future possibilities. She makes certain that each individual is headed in the right direction. Sophomores find a good friend in Mrs. Mary Lib Whiteside. She unravels the confusion of being in senior high school and being exposed to so much planning so quickly. 36

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Library Offers Opportunities For Cultural Growth No one can do a source theme, a research paper, or debate preparation without using the card catalogue to look up reference material. Projectors, recorders, television sets, and other useful facili¬ ties make it possible for many students to benefit from audio-visual programs. Here David Baker and Billy Harris fill a teacher-request for equipment. As we enter the doors of our beautiful library, we see before us the essence of progress in action. Many of the ideals of three years ago have become realities underthededicated direction of our librarian, Miss Catherine Weir and her as¬ sistant, Mrs. Parham. Here, midst the dignity of a cultural environment, the library reflects the many things that poets praise — the magic of books, the peace of quietness, the inspiration in the search for knowledge. Shelves are filled with good books, carefully chosen; tasteful furnishings offer comfort for work and concentration; timely bulletin boards and show cases add interest and enlightment, or¬ derly stacks offer well-arranged and intellectual research material; and audio-visual equipment en¬ hances the learning environment in the classroom. Students seeking the opportunity to broaden their literary backgrounds through magazines, newspapers, reference collections, and encyclo¬ pedias, do so in a modern, well-lighted atmos¬ phere. The personal touch of the librarian is seen in the arrangements of plants and flowers and the neatness and cleanliness of the entire room. This year, we added hundreds of new books and new audio-visual equipment such as, over¬ head projectors, recorders, movie projectors, and television receivers. A qualified staff of operators are available for anyone who requests audio¬ visual assistance. The librarians and library assistants are always pleased to aid anyone who desires it, and during each period, students have the opportunity to im¬ prove themselves in an inspired literary climate. Comfortable chairs make reading a pleasure instead of a chore. Harold Johnson settles back for an hour of study. 38