Central High School - Pegasus Miller Lanier Yearbook (Macon, GA)

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. MR. A. J. SWANN We, the 1959 senior class of Lanier High School, proudly dedicate this year- book to Mr. A. J. Swann. We believe that he is a principal without peer in loyalty and devotion to his scho ol. For his hard work, his great zeal, his ad- herence to Christian principles, aad his faith in us . . . we salute him. We know that Lanier was chosen for the Bellamy Award not only because of the accomplish- ments of its students and alumni, but also because of the excellence of its principal. We are especially grateful for his firm guiding hand and his deep interest in every part of the life of our school.

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DR. MARK A. SMITH 1893-1958 Dr. Mark Smith, superintendent of Bibb County Schools from 1941 to 1958, was truly outstanding—a man to be re- membered and respected. As an administrator and educator, he was recognized and honored by those who had known him and worked with him. As one vitally interested in civic activities, he was admired and loved. People knew Mark Smith. He was a man of deep convictions and a man of courage who dared to be true to what he believed possible and best. He was far-sighted in his vision, but immediate and demanding in his expectations and actions. His appearance was strik- ing; his manner, gracious and friendly; his personality, definite and dominant. Varied and sincere were his interests. To those interests he gave of himself unselfishly and worked, not only for boys and girls in schools and clubs, but also with adults in his church and in his civic clubs. Surely the memory of a life well- spent and useful will never die. Dr. Mark Smith was a great and outstanding man. His life and his use of his talents and abilities are a challenge to us. 17