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

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Enlarged Library Mrs. Betty Cooper Library Clerk collection in the science ec ana Fralin selects a book from the larg section. D se Mrs. Jeanne Hawley B.A.; Lynchburg College; Librarian; Library Club Sponsor 22

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Students About Their Future Vocations co a aaa a Miss Patsy Jefferson B.S.; M.Ed.; Radford College; V.P.I.; Guidance; SCA Sponsor William C. Walker B.S.; M.Ed.; Culver-Stockton College; University of Virginia; Guidance Three dedicated counselors composed the guidance depart- ment at FCHS this year. This enlarged department provided an oasis amid the busy schedule where troubled students searched for reassurance and advice. In turn, counselors encouraged students to set high goals and to strive to attain them. Administering the year’s various achievement tests, in addition to their duties of counseling, the guidance department’s tasks included recommendations for jobs and character references for students. Through the department flowed stacks of records a nd transcripts for colleges. Mrs. Naomi Berger, newest member of the department, helped bewildered sophomores cope with their new, exciting, and often confusing environment. In charge of junior counseling was Miss Patsy Jefferson. She found her job to be no easy task as she also served as sponsor of the Student Cooperative Association. Having to contact each junior, Miss Jefferson discussed with them suggested courses for their senior year and their post-graduate plans. Mr. William C. Walker, Director of Counselors, helped many seniors, anticipating graduation, to choose colleges and careers in which their full potential would be best developed. Aptly handling any problem that came up, the guidance department worked as one unit, helping baffled students help themsleves. Mrs. Berger, sophomore counselor, talks with Carolyn Bernard about her future college and career plans.

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Offers Wealth of Resource Materials Mrs. Ruby Reeves B.S.; Virginia State College; Librarian; Library Club Sponsor The new library provides an attractive and quiet setting for students to read and study. 23 As one of the best equipped departments of the school, the library strived to serve the students and faculty to the fullest extent possible in the term 1970-71. One of the major factors that contributed to its success was the addition of the new reference room. Over fifty-eight different magazines, numer- ous newspapers, and an informative vertical file were among some of the reference materials made available to students in this modern facility. New chairs and tables along with individ- ual study carrels encouraged each s tudent to express a desire for further education. Students and teachers used the library from 8:00 in the morning until 4:00 in the afternoon. The large selection of books provided students with reading which helped to broaden their background and knowledge. Because of the quiet, com- fortable atmosphere, many students found the library to be an ideal place to study. Teachers used the films, slides, and recordings to improve their instructional program. During the year many teachers brought their classes to the library as a group to work on research papers and to learn about the organization of the library. Members of the Library Club were available to help locate materials, shelve books, and work at the charging desk, under the supervision of two full-time librarians and a library clerk. Reyburn Martin finds that the new study carrel, because of the privacy it affords, is a perfect place to study.