Franklin County High School - Animo Yearbook (Rocky Mount, VA)

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Mr. Bruce Kent, principal of Franklin County High School, is responsible for see- ing that the school meets the educational needs of Franklin County. Mr. Kent’s work is divided into three phases. The first is the planning and or- ganization of the staff and the educational program, the second is the day to day ad- ministration of this program, and the third is the co-ordination and balance of all activ- ities going on in the school. Mr. Kent also has many day to day re- sponsibilities which include conferences with students, parents, and teachers.

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During 1960-61, Mr. Harold W. Ramsey, superintendent of Franklin County Schools, fulfilled his duties to meet the needs of an expanding school system. He planned with the school board and various faculty members the many matters coming before them throughout the year. He also interpreted the needs of Frank- lin County Schools to the public through numerous articles and speeches. SERA SARA SSARASRRRR RRR REED DIM Mr. Harold W. Ramsey, superintendent, and Mr. T. A. Hartley, director of public instruction, discuss plans to present to the Board of Supervisors for a new building program. 15

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Business Manager Mr. Cecil Doss, our school business manager, is responsible for all finan- cial and business affairs connected with the school. Many of his contributions to our high school are the management and opera- tion of a smooth running cafeteria and a well stocked book store to meet our numerous daily class needs. Through many long hours of work Mr. Doss sees that we have the best and most available with the funds we have to spend. Mrs. Mickey Morris and Mr. Morris Law dis- cuss the outcome of the new testing program. Mr. Cecil Doss Business Manager Mr. Law and Mrs. Morris, guidance directors of FCHS, have many duties to perform throughout the year. They point out to eighth graders the opportunities that future school experi- ences offer when they begin to plan their high school program. This aid in schedul- ing is the first contact students have with the guidance program. College and placement guidance is offered as students near the close of their high schqol careers. The advisors aid stu- dents in choosing a college to fit their needs after records and aptitude test scores are reviewed. They also help stu- dents determine what jobs they may be suited for upon graduation from high school. The guidance department is con- cerned with the development of every student into an educated, well adjusted citizen.