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

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Mrs. Betty Cooper Library Clerk Students Scan Shelves Which A student who is “‘cramming”’ for an English grammar test finds the Johnny Hudson discovers that the FCHS library contains a large library to be a quiet place to study before school. selection of interesting as well as educational novels.

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Inspire Students To Set High Goals Mrs. Muriel Dillon R.N.; Lewis Gale Hospital School of Nursing; School Nurse Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Featherston B.S.; Virginia Commonwealth University; Guidance Counselor; Pep Club Sponsor Proving to be an invaluable asset, the guidance de- partment of Franklin County High School was always willing to advise and direct students. Three devoted counselors offered meaningful advice to any student who faced an “insurmountable” problem. Each counselor helped students choose a curriculum and inspired them to set high goals and to strive to attain them. Preparing character references, college transcripts, and job recom- mendations as well as executing achievement tests were among the numerous tasks tackled by the counselors. Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Featherston, newest member of the department, guided perplexed sophomores and aided them in becoming adjusted amid an exciting and stimulating environment. As junior counselor, Mrs. Naomi Berger was confronted with the task of consult- ing each junior and offering suggestions for senior courses. Miss Patsy Jefferson, guidance director, assist- ed many seniors, anticipating graduation, in choosing a college and a career in which their full potential would be best developed. School nurse, Mrs. Muriel Dillon offered words of comfort and encouragement as she ad- ministered to all who became ill or were injured at school. With a dual performance of sound thinking and direc- tion, the guidance department proved to be indispens- able. The school nurse and counselors aptly handled each problem with confidence and reassurance. These dedicated faculty members made FCHS a much more pleasant school. Miss Patsy Jefferson B.S.; M.Ed.; Radford College; V.P.I. S.U.; Guidance Counselor; S.C.A. Sponsor

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Industrious students find that a great deal of study and research can be accomplished in the quiet atmosphere of the library. Mrs. Jeanne Hawley B.A.; Lynchburg College; Librarian; Library Club Spon- sor Are Teeming With Literary Works Mrs. Cooper, library clerk, assists students in checking out books and other reference materials before and after school each day. As one of the best equipped departments of the school, the library served a dual purpose for students and teachers alike. It provided students with a quiet, com- fortable place to study and encyclopedias and other reference sources with which to complete research proj- ects. Also, the library was well stocked with over ten thousand books, sixty-two different magazines, and numerous newspapers to furnish pleasure reading which helped students and teachers increase their background of knowledge and widen their outlook. Students and teachers had access to the library from 8:00 in the morning until 4:00 in the afternoon. Stu- dents could also enjoy the library facilities during their study hall and between classes. Films, slides, and recordings were used by teachers to improve their instructional program. During the year many teachers brought their classes to the library to work on research papers and to learn about the organiza- tion of the library. Members of the Library Club assisted in the library during their study halls to locate materials, shelve books, and work at the charging desk. These students worked under the supervision of two full-time librarians and a library clerk.