Clifton Forge High School - Alleghanian Yearbook (Clifton Forge, VA)

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Administration Backers Right: Mr. James E. Pederson Lynchburg College, B.A. Guidance Director S.C.A. sponsor Hi-Y sponsor Left: Mr. Edward D. Strong Bluefield State College, B.S. Radford College, M.S. Assistant Principal Trig and Advanced Algebra Psychology Athletic Director S.C.A. sponsor Mr. Edward Strong, our assistant principal, is also the school ' s athletic director. Besides being concerned with athletics, attendance, and discipline, he also teaches Trig and Advanced Algebra and Psychology. Mr. James Pederson, our guidance director, helps students adjust to high school and aids them in making decisions. He informs the students of various colleges and schools and guides them in making a future career choice. His job is lightened considerably by the help of his guidance aides, who assist in clerical and secretarial duties. Seated: Sue Roalf, Mr. Pederson. Standing: Evelyn Maddox, Ellen Ryan, Donna Coffman, Ellen Sanders, Bonnie Hickman, Charlyn Adlis.

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Mr. Wolfenbarger Ends Last Year As Principal Right: Mr. Sam B. Wolfenbarger Emory and Henry College, B.A. University of Virginia, Master of Math Education Principal Left: Mr. Charles E. Darnell University of West Virginia, B.S. University of Virginia, M.Ed. Superintendent of Schools Mr. Charles Darnell, a former principal at Clifton Forge High School, is one of the finest superinten- dents that the area has had in recent years. He has shown himself to be fair, dependable, and cooperative to faculty, students, and parents alike. 1971-72 was Mr. Sam Wolfenbarger ' s last year as principal of C.F.H.S. He has served in that capacity Right: Mr. Wolfenbarger reads President Nixon ' s letter to 1972 graduates. Below: Mr. Wolfenbarger congratulates Debbie Jo Jenkins for being a National Merit Finalist. for four years, before which he was a math instructor and assistant principal. Students who attended C.F.H.S. during those years will never forget his unflagging spirit and devo- tion, and though there were times when they did not see eye to eye, they will be sorry to see him go. 12

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Efficient Office Means Efficient School Right: Mrs. Mary Truitt Ashland School of Commerce Teachers ' Aide Left: Mrs. Vira Noel Dunsmore College Secretary It was another busy year for the administration of Clifton Forge High School, but Mrs. Noel always seemed to have everything under control and kept things running smoothly. To help her when she needed it, and to assist the teachers with their paper work, Mrs. Truitt served as teachers ' aide. One could always see Mrs. Truitt busy at work or substituting in classes. Mrs. Noel and Mrs. Truitt both relied on the cheerful help of the office aides who worked in the office. Seated: Susan Carpenter, Mrs. Noel. Standing: Paula Craft, Kathy Gouchenour, Karen Van Lear, Debbie Jenkins, Donna Conner, Barbara Pendleton.