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

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Dean, Counselors comprise nucleus of aid 1 Central ' s Attendance Office team, Mr. Vance and Mrs. Hocutt, ponder over a student ' s record. Understanding and helpful would be suitable words to describe Mr. Ralph H. Vance, dean of Central High. Although his main duty was to issue a bulletin of absencies, tardies, and check outs each day, many students sought him for some additional help or se rvice. His assistant in the dean ' s office was Mrs. Lee Hocutt. Mrs. Janet McCurry and Mrs. Evelyn Harris, full-time counselors at CHS, reviewed the re¬ cords and credits of students and called per¬ sonal interviews. Students frequently sought the aid of counselors for advice ranging from personal problems to college decisions. As guidance directors, Mrs. McCurry and Mrs. Harris worked with the administration, faculty, students, and parents to provide information and counseling services for all students. Mrs. Teague takes time out from her duties as Business Secretary for a quick snapshot. One of the most important persons at school is Mrs. Jackson. With a smile and a cheerful word, she is always ready to help everyone. 20

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HIGH POINT CITY SCHOOL BOARD: Dr. Perry P. Little, J, C. McAllister, Jr., A. Laurin Welborn, Mrs. Evelyn M. Thompson, John W. Clinard, Jr. Administration complete new high school Jerry G. Shaver Tennessee Wesleyan College Lenior-Rhyne College, A.B. Appalachian State University, M.A. Principal High Point Central High School Mrs. Virginia Lewis Muskingum College, B.S. Ohio State University, M.A. Director of Instruction High Point City Schools Ralph H. Va nee High Point College, A.B. Dean and Summer School Director High Point Central High School 19

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Secretaries assist students and school Performing one of her many duties as guidance counselor, Mrs. McCurry briefs students on upcoming tests. Miss Welch, Mr. Hipps, and Mr. Dickens, teacher-coun¬ selors, chat over a rare cup of coffee. With one less full-time counselor this year, the guidance department welcomed Mr. Ken¬ neth Dickens, Miss Betty Welch, and Mr. Herb Hipps os part-time counselors. To insure each student of the maximum assistance, each guidance person received a different portion of the student alphabet for his counseling. Students received aid concerning personal problems, college selection, and career choice. Two valuable individuals in the General Office were Mrs. Johnsie Jackson and Mrs. Doris Teague. As secretary Mrs. Teague was responsible for statistical reports and for sup¬ plying information to students and teachers. The friendly efficiency of these secretaries contributed much to the smooth operation of the school. Mrs. Harris ' cheery smile and warm personality have made her a popular guidance counselor with Central students. 21