Cumberland High School - Duke Yearbook (Cumberland, VA)

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School Board Purchases Mobile Classroom Education in this modern age requires the constant upgrading and expansion of school facilities. To the school board and the superintendent goes the task of initiating and carrying on these improvements. Progress in the academic field has centered around the audio-visual system, and a stronger and broader academic program has resulted from the use of this modern system. The administration has had to consider physical as well as academic improvements. The heating system in the high school building has been converted from coal to oil, and a new boiler has been installed. This new system enables students to work in a cleaner and more comforable atmosphere. A mobile classroom, equipped with electric heat and rest rooms, is serving the elementary school. Three school buses, rather than the usual two, were replaced with new vehicles. Enjoying a delicious meal prepared by the Home Economics Department are Mrs. Pearl Irving, secretary, Mr. Charlie Goodman, a member of the school board, and Superintendent of Schools E. Armstrong Smith. Barbara Massie is serving. (BELOW) Superintendent E. Armstrong Smith checks over a report with his secretary, Mrs. Pearl Irving. (ABOVE) Seated with Mrs. Pearl Irving, secretary, are school board members Charlie Goodman and Harry Harrison. Standing behind them are board member Eric Robinson and Superintendent E. Armstrong Smith. 16

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Administration In today’s rapidly changing world, the job of administering the nation’s school systems has become increasingly difficult. Although the value of education is rarely questioned, there is controversy as to the role of the administration in education. Many institutions, in spite of or perhaps because of their significance, are undergoing radical change, are being attacked from within as well as from without. At Cumberland, the administration has sought to bring about changes that are beneficial but has attempted to retain its close relationship with the students. Here the student is fortunate to have an understanding administration that not only gives him an atmosphere of “academic freedom” but also instills in him the sense of values and responsibility that will enable him to lead a successful and meaningful life.

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New Teacher Joins Faculty At Mid-Term MRS. MARY E. ALLEN General Science, Chemistry, Biology, Beta Club MRS. CAROLYN S. BABER First and Second Grade MRS. CARRIE P. DOWDY Fifth Grade MRS. VELMA M. FLIPPEN Second Grad e MRS. CATHERINE C. GARRETT English, Latin, Latin Club, Annual MISS SALLIE R. GATES Third Grade MRS. ELIZABETH B. GILLIAM Social Studies, Government, SCA MRS. PATRICIA B. HAMLETT Commercial, FBLA MRS. IRENE W. HARDY Fourth Grade 17 MR. J. MEREDITH ROBESON Principal MRS. GEORGIA P. GOODMAN Assistant Principal, Elementary SCA ary 7 Re eee ee F Sig BER are “t ARE - 2 Ba 2A: