Burns High School - Blazes Yearbook (Lawndale, NC)

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Assistant principal James Borders takes a short break during first lunch. As one of his many duties, he assumes the responsibility of keeping order in the cafeteria. 66 Interupting her work, Guidance Counselor Mazel Wright reloads her stapler. Mrs. Wright's work includes helping seniors with college preparations. Secretary Shari Carpenter makes sure each faculty mem- ber gets his paycheck, as she works on the school's payroll.

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With the hood removed from the car, senior Stephen McMur- ry contemplates over the prob- lem inside. Homecoming Queen Betsy a Bowen discovers some of the Le not so glamourous duties of a a queen, freezing during the +i Christmas parades. : ; | 65

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‘“‘Come to the office NOW!”’ How many times have we all heard those words? The man behind that stern, deep voice is none other than Mr. James Borders, assistant princi- pal. Mr. Borders attended North CarolinaA T and re- ceived a B.S. and his Mas- ter’s degree. For twenty-one years he worked at Douglas Central School, then five years ago, began his work here. The relationship Mr. Bor- ders shares with the stu- dent body is one of jovial Pausing from her typing, secretary Pat Hastings answers the phone and supplies the needed information to the caller. In the cafeteria, Assistant Prin- cipal Mike Rnoney pauses a mo- ment to speak with Debra Web- ber about her bus route. a A Principal’s Principle respect and love. Senior Brenda Warlick replied, ‘‘ feel that most students can relate better to him because he’s on our own level. He doesn’t try to raise himself up above us.” A unique man, Mr. Bor- ders, in charge of hall traffic, textbooks, and free lunches, is one aspect of the life at Burns High that will never be forgotten. 67