Dobyns Bennett High School - Maroon and Grey Yearbook (Kingsport, TN)

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J Page ten 'txxx AN OPEN LETTER TO THE STUDENTS OF DOBYNS-BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL: We li of government and our relations to it. Many worth- while traditions and ideas which we have assumed to be ours forever are endangered. Many persons are quick to accept some foreign cult or issue be- cause of their inability or refusal to reason We believe it the duty of our school to teach you how to think rather than what to think. We hope your stay has enabled you to distinguish between fact and propaganda, and that you will be less suscep- tible to the contagion of dangerous beliefs. We be- lieve that the full knowledge of American history, of our country's struggles, and its traditions and ideals will make you a better citizen of the future, and that you will more likely do your part in per- petuating the American way of -life. ve in an age that challenges our concepts Charles K. Koffman, principal

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Superintendent Ross N. Robinson TI-IE CHIEF be Q o-rm Our Faculty Feasts Mr. Robinson has served our school well by helping make it the up-to-date school that it is. Aside from his regular duties he has taken a personal interest in the activities and school problems. He started his career in Kingsport as principal of the high school in 1921. In 1924 he was appointed superintendent of the Kingsport city schools and through his efficiency he has held the position ever since. As one of the outstanding members of the Tennessee Educational Asso- ciation, Mr. Robinson acclaims the appreciation of the student body for his success as a leader. Page nine

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Jean Pyle on duty Miss Ramer, the assistant principal and faculty member, gives absence ex- cuses in the mornings before school. It ORX14 During all periods, a receptionist re- ceives telephone calls, directs visitors, and in numerous ways gives efficient service to students. OFFICE HOURS Mrs. Brown and Miss Penn are secretaries to Mr. Robinson and Mr. KOH- man respectively. They contribute largely to the smoothness of our school organizationg theirs is the task of keeping our records along with the infinite variety of their secretarial duties. Mrs. Brown Miss Penn T10