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

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Mr. Harold W. Ramsey, superintend- ent of Franklin County Schools, is a most important official of our school sys- tem. He expertly performs his many duties as executive officer and leader of the School Board. In executing his duties, he administers, carries out, and formu- lates policies of the board on their ap- proval. He is responsible for the admin- istration of schools, the selection of per- sonnel, and business management of the board. He also gives aid in areas of pro- moting interest in teachers improving themselves; makes studies of construc- tion programs, curriculum, its changes and sources of study, and the condition and needs of our schools. We, the stu- dents of FCHS, feel that Mr. Ramsey is an extremely well-qualified, wise, and outstanding leader for the job he pos- sesses. We are greatly indebted to him for the remarkable fulfillment of his position. Mr. T. A. Hartley, director of instruc- tion in the Franklin County School sys- tem, works together with the principals of county schools to co-ordinate and equalize their school curriculum. His work, which he does efficiently, compet- ently, and skillfully, is very beneficial and valuable to the people of Franklin County. We recognize him, his efforts, and services as being indispensable. The eight members of the School Board meet on the second Monday of each month to carry on its operations. A most important part of these opera- tions this year concerns the construction program going on at FCHS and through- out the entire county. The aim of this program is to relieve crowded conditions and improve the educational means all through the county. 20 Mr. Harold W. Ramsey ADMINISTRATION Mr. T. A. Hartley

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The faculty and administration, though frequently given the least credit, are the most important builders in any school sys- tem. They mold students’ character; help them to gain knowledge; encourage them to develop their talents; and teach them to profit from new ideas, new experiences, and their opportunities. Through the efforts of the Franklin Coun- ty School Board, we will have a new junior high school where we can offer more and better opportunities for all students of Franklin County. The school will better en- rollment situations of six county schools. An extra group of 300 to 400 pupils from the eighth and ninth grades of Boones Mill, Callaway, Ferrum, Henry, and eighth grad- ers from Glade Hill will enter the new build- ing. This will provide an estimated enroll- ment of 900 pupils in grades eight and nine at the junior high and 700 in grades ten, eleven, and twelve at the senior high.

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Mr. Bruce M. Kent, Principal Serving on the Franklin County School Board are Mr. James T. Smith; Mr. Harold Ramsey, superin- tendent; Mrs. Peggy Love, clerk; and Mr. C. A. Mr. Bruce M. Kent, our principal, has a job with a variety of tasks and responsi- bilities. In addition to planning and keep- ing the staff organized, he has to take care of all activities, see that FCHS meets the educational needs of Franklin County, and work with the school board, the superin- tendent of schools, and the director of in- struction. His hours aren’t of a regular school day because there are many outside activities at which he has to be present. Yet he finds time to confer with parents, teachers, and students seeking information and advice. The love and appreciation we feel toward the vital role which Mr. Kent fills in each student’s school life cannot be expressed. The thought lies far beyond words. Martin, chairman. Row 2: Mr. A. C. Martin; Mr. O. P. Akers; Mr. A. D. Simpson; Mr. Posey J. Ross; Mr. Jesse Amos; and Mr. Ward Finney.