Escambia High School - Escambian Yearbook (Pensacola, FL)

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Escambia's Principals Hold Responsible Positions Mr. Chris Banakas Mr. Chris Banakas holds the position of assistant principal in charge of co-ordinating the student curriculum. Mr. Ba- nakas is responsible for all class changes and all decisions re- garding curriculum problems. One of his important duties is sending annual reports to the Southem Association and State Department for the accreditation of Escambia High School. Being in charge of the school budget and students schedule changes are a part of Mr. Banakas' busy b The new English semester system caused for Mr. Banakas because he was confronted ule changes. Mr. Banakas works constantly on student schedules. 28 ay. another problem with 3,100 sched- x, , at 3 'f if G 'fa 2 ' ' ee! N it ll . I 1 .JY I I 4 f P4 'il Mr. Charles McCurley Escambia's assistant principal has many responsibilities which center primarily around the maintenance of the build- ing and grounds. These responsibilities have been increased greatly in the past year with the addition of a new wing and the many portable classrooms located on the campus. Mr. Charles McCurley says, The new wing must be kept clean and at the same time kept in a good state of repair, additional personnel were not added, therefore, it means more work for those we have. He fullills his responsibilities in other ways at Escambia. He is in charge of ticket sales for athletic events, school clubs, organizations and their functions, senior cap and gown orders and class ring distribution. All of Mr. McCurley's obligations keep his schedule full during the busy school year. I, ,.. .5 .4 ..-n., i tt? , W 3 Mr. McCurley proves that no temporary handicap will keep him from his job.

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Dutstanding Faculty ACadmCS,FaCu1W B3 MQW, Yi:- f'I,s:i 5' i ,fl -21. Escambia High has a well-varied curriculum and a well- trained faculty which consists of approximately 149 teachers and administrators. The faculty has the responsibility for the welfare of the stu- dents. The students depend upon the teachers for guidance as well as education. This year,s Escambia High faculty has proven their ability to guide students through all kinds of sit- uations whether minor or critical. With the excellent educa- tional facilities the teachers are able to provide a good back- ground for students as they enter the life of the adult world. 27

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Mr. Sidney Nelson Mr. Sidney Nelson serves as head administrator in the po- sition of principal. Most of us are unaware of the responsi- bilities attached to such a job. The ability to work under pres- sure with a clear head is a necessity for such a position. Although he is a very busy man, he finds time to attend pep rallies and various school functions. He has become a famil- iar face to those students who attend our home games and those who are able to go to our out-of-town games. Mr. Nelson has served nine years as our principal. Behind his office doors transpire many incidents of which the stu- dents are never aware. Mr. Nelsonis job entails more than the regular eight hour day. Much of his private life has been sac- rificed for situations that demanded immediate attention. Throughout the troubled days of this past year, he devoted many long hours to meetings and conferences away from the public's eye. The trying times experienced within our school this year have served as a test for this man's capabilities as an administrator. We feel he has proved himself well. With the racial problems Escambia had this past year our principal, Mr. Nelson worked hard to set up Bi-Racial committees to represent all.