Central High School - Pemican Yearbook (High Point, NC)

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Mr. Charles F. Carroll, superintendent ofthe city schools, has won, by his simple dignity, admiration from both parents and students. Administrative Mr. Charles F. Carroll, our superintendent, is a versatile, friendly person, ready to give of his time to those who wish to consult him. Since he began his administration in March, 1937, a great many marked inprovements have taken place in the High Point High School. Mr. Carroll, who was a varsity man at Trinity College, likes anything per- taining to sports, but is especially partial to golf. He is also prominent in community life, being a past president of the Rotary Club. In addition to these and other varied activities, our superintendent is best- known as a public speaker. Miss Anna Mendenhall can certainly have it said of her that she has served the school to the best of her abilities. From teaching algebra three periods a day to fulfilling the duties of girls' dean and general counselor, she has more than enough to keep her busy. She is the one to whom students turn when, during the course of the school year, they iind that they need advice or have some prob- lem connected with school activities. They are never disappointed, because one of her greatest joys is helping students make good. Qflafl 1 WWW!! . . . . . fe ff fm t MW Miss Anna Mendenhall, girls dean, holds the respect of every student in that she is con- 1 sidered teacher, counselor, and friend.

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school, today as fifty years ago, is a lighthouse, throwing its beams of learning upon all whom it can reach. Although the mode of teaching has changed, student participation has increased, enrollment has been enlarged, and the curricu- lum expanded, school itselfhas not changed in spirit. lt will always remain the same as we knew it, a place where the principle pastime is the per- suit of knowledge as a road to happiness. TIE A DMINISTRATION

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Officers Mr. D. P. VVhitlcy, our principal, has a record of over ten year's service at High Point High School. During this time he has become a popular figure with both students and faculty by his helpful, sympathetic attitude. 'Although he is an extremely active man, he is never too busy to work on any student problem, no matter how small. lr is this interest in school activities which has made H.P.H.S. one of the Hnest in the state. These have surely been successful years under his guidance. Mr. Nile F. Hunt, student counselor, is one of the newest and most popular additions to the faculty of High Point High. VVhen at some time during our school career, most of us lind that we arc con- fronted with problems pertaining to our school cur- riculum, he will gladly help us meet and overcome them. By thus pleasantly assisting students, he has won the esteem of all who come in contact with him. Although he spends much of his time exercising his duties of student counselor, Nlr. Hunt is also a capable shop instructor. 'L 1 Nlr. D. P. Whitley. our principal. is a favorite among students for his congeiiial method of supervision. ,qw A U Q fl Q' f , 2 4 f K 5 5. oggffffl, on - V r 4, M 1- K - as 5 N if I m mi Seifsif M ,. e M i r. Nile 1. Hunt, than of boys, claims tne estetui of cxery student through his sincere 1' , . . , . . , 1- 4, Lg, counseling and deep interest in youth and their activities, If 1