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

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Combine Efforts To Promote Academic Excellence Zo Lo C. I. Dillon, Jr. Cecil Doss Superintendent of Schools Supervisor of Operational and Auxiliary Services T. A. Hartley Bruce Kent Director of Instruction General Supervisor C7 Z Dey LU Ly LUD Yj 7 17

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BE. Principal, Superintendent, And Supervisors In his role as principal of Franklin County High School, Mr. Wesley W. Naff worked hard to continue the instructional plan as an up-to-date program to satisfy the many necessities of the students. He was always willing to assist students in any problem they might have encountered and to converse with the students on any convenient occasion. Mr. Naff received his B.S. from V.P.I. and S.U. and his M.Ed. from Radford Col- lege. Mr. C. I. Dillon, as superintendent of schools, strived to better the schooling system of the county. He held the scholarly background that supplied the foundation for his role. Mr. Dillon received his B.A. degree from the University of Richmond, his M.Ed. from V.P.I. and S8.U. and has done post-graduate work at the University of Virginia. Mr. Dillon and Mr. Naff kept Franklin County High School and the public school system of Franklin County operating smoothly. A pleasant environment existed as students and faculty work with the administrators. The supervisors included Mr. T. A. Hartley, Mr. Bruce Kent, and Mr. Cecil Doss. Mr. Hartley, director of instruction, received his B.S. degree from Roanoke College and a M.Ed. degree from the University of Vir- ginia. Mr. Kent, general supervisor, received his B.S. and M.Ed. degrees from the College of William and Mary. Mr. Doss, supervisor of. operational and auxiliary services, earned his B.A. degree at the College of William and Mary. Wesley W. Naff, Jr. Principal Filling his many duties to the school and to the county, Mr. Naff signs a letter and asks Mrs. Gann to mail it. 16

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Overcoming Many Obstacles, The Office As assistant principals, Donald K. Ranson and John L. Smith exerted great effort in bringing about a feeling of unity and purpose among the students of FCHS. Al- though they overcame obstacles with procured exact- ness, their responsibilities seemed endless. Mr. Ranson achieved a B.S. degree from West Virginia Wesleyan. Pursuing his education further, he received his M.S. degree from Radford College. Mr. Smith assumed the combined duties of assistant prin- cipal and director of student activities. His educational background included an A.A. degree acquired at Ferrum College, a B.S. degree from V.P.I. and 8.U., and a M.Ed. degree from Radford College. Facing whatever situa- tions that might arise, Mr. Ranson and Mr. Smith handled them efficiently and effectively. Under the supervision of Mr. W. R. Jamison, the Vocational Department continued to progress. Mr. Jamison’s first-rate advice was always reliable as he worked to expand and to improve the vocational pro- gram for the students of Franklin County. He received a B.A. degree from Lynchburg College. Handling the numerous duties of the administrative office were the secretaries, Mrs. Adkins, Mrs. Gann, and Mrs. Fisher. Issuing tardy slips, typing letters, and maintaining files were among the many tasks taken care of daily. In addition to the secretaries, Mrs. Brown, as bookkeeper, managed all financial details of the school. Sean Donald Ranson Assistant Principal ‘N Pear Willie Jamison Vocational Supervisor John Smith Assistant Principal