Brandon High School - Eagle Yearbook (Brandon, FL)

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'S A E Mr. Briant proudly displays a sailllsh that he caught. Christy, Mr. Brianfs youngest of five daughters, loves to ,ride her rocking horse that Santa Claus left her an Christmas. - ml llf i L. Vwl5:f5se,fg .f-f

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'Both My Job and My Hobby' JH The chief administrator of the largest high school in the state of Florida, Mr. Orlan Briant, proved his job extended much farther than the door of his office at Brandon High School. Mr. Briant was, an active member in such organizations as the Brandon Flota- ry Club, the Brandon Chamber of Com- merce, the Reserve Officers Association, the Florida Association of School Admin- istrators, the National Association for Secondary School Principals, the Asso- ciation for Supervision and Curriculum Development, the Hillsborough County Association of School Administrators, and the First United Methodist Church of Brandon. Having belonged to so many different organizations, an ordinary work week for Mr. Briant started on Monday and con- tinued through Saturday. He attended meetings and Brandons sporting events, which took up a great amount of his time during and after school hours, along with evaluating an average of forty teachers a week and keeping appointments with teachers, parents, and students. It seemed as if his involvement in all of these activities would not have left Briant much time for anything else, somehow, he managed to find time continue working toward his Doctor Degree, which he hoped to have co pleted by the summer of 1981, and serve as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U. Army Reserve. Mr. Briant also receiv the honor of being chosen as the ch man of the High School Princip Council. When asked what he did for fun, Briant replied, Brandon High School both my job and my hobby. He also s that he was very thankful to have a fam that was so very supportive and und standing of his responsibilities in bei the principal of Brandon High School. Most students and adults would ha been totally exhausted if they'd tried keep pace with Mr. Briant during a typic week, yet those who had dealt with hi always came away with the same i pression - despite his demanding sch dule, Mr. Briant always made visitors his office feel welcome and alwa seemed willing to listen and to help. At a Welcoming Committee meet- ing, Mr. Briant sits by Easter Sar- necki, along with other sophomore Welcoming Committee members. 3181 Administration

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X Q ,. ,, Who. .- t..J.i.. -Q Y .f iw 1 me :wan ,V . 1 .fa The administration of a school as large as Brandon High required more than one man at the top. Each of the three assistant principals was individually in charge of certain pro- grams and activities. Mr. Patrick Gregory, the Assistant Principal of Management, was mainly responsible for club and ex- tra-curricular activities and the A.P. pro- gram. Mrs. Janelle Wade was the Assistant Principal of Curriculum, which involved supervising the entire guidance and test- ing programs. Mr. John Owens served as the Assistant Principal of Administration, whose major duties included acting as the Athletic Director and overseeing the custodians and building maintenance. Mr. Hubert Brantley was Principal Orlan Briant's Administrative Assistant, a job which consisted of helping the princi- pal and vice-principals whenever possible. Mr. Brantley was also in charge of interns and school safety, also was attending col- lege part-time to obtain his E.D.S. degree in Education. Our Community School Administrator for Brandon High's Adult Evening Pro- gram was Mr. Gary H. McBride. He had received his Master's degree in Adult Education from the University of South Florida and had taught English at Dowdell Jr. High before coming to Brandon High in 1971 . Over 600 students were enrolled in evening program, which offered adults the opportunity to receive a high school diploma, basic educational skills, com- munity instruction, and paraprofessional classes and activities. Students could also attend to prepare for the G.E.D. Our four deans displayed a variety of backgrounds and experiences, but all stood united on the purpose of their job. Each felt his responsibilities to include not only disciplining students, but also main- taining an atmosphere conducive to learning for the entire school. The two morning deans were Mr. John Burgess and Mrs. Ruby McDonald. Mr. Burgess, a graduate of the University of Florida, had previously taught at both Leto and Plant High Schools. Mrs. Ruby McDonald managed both a career and a family, whom she felt had been very sup- portive of her job. ln the afternoon session, Mrs. B.J. Stel- ter and Mr. W.T. Campbell served as the deans. Mrs. Stelter had taught exception- al children for many years before coming to Brandon. She had received her Mas- ter's in Education from the University of Tampa. Mr. Campbell, new to Brandon in 1980, had received his B.S. and Master's degrees from Florida A. and M. Always willing to help and counsel stu- dents whenever necessary, these mighty eagles kept B.H.S. running smoothly. :,-- 'i gr 107-7- . .- . V 'M .A . .... - Asst. Principal of Curriculum proves to be -a time U v U consuming title as Mrs. Wade must supervise the Assistant Principal Gregory discusses the entire guidance and testing programs. 3201 Administration technical aspects of a club fund raiser. i' fgx ABOVE: Asst. Brantley takes time from his hectic schedule to assist a student-one of his many responsibilities. BELOW: The wide range of athletics offered at Brandon High occupies a great deal of Assistant Principal Owen's time. x.. nl