Galax High School - Knowledge Knoll Yearbook (Galax, VA)

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A L INISTRATIO . The Galax School.BOard istpursuing an - accreditation by the Southern Associa- .tion of Schools-and Colleges. To reach this longterm goal, the board gave its full .cooperation to the administration in its, efforts to improve the educational facili- ties' and quality of .instruction 'in the Galax City'Schools. . V 4 I O' As superintendent .of A Galax, City Schools,tMr.'William G. Davis accepted and met the challenge' of 'giving the stu- dents a' better qschool. To 'improve the quality of. education at Galax' High School, he V. equippe-d the school with qualified teachers and modern teaching . aids.iBy keeping in touch with the public and the students themselves, he was able to represent both groups effectively. , L SCHOOL BOARD-FIRST ROW: Mr. L. A. Kyle, Mrs. Pat Jones. SECOND ROW: Mr A. C. Meadows, Mr. Robert Webb, Mr. Harvey Neff. SCHOOL BOARD CLERK5 r ' M1-S. Mai-ion Richardson. SUPERINTENDENT Mr William G Davis ' Mr: William A. Brown, principal of Galax High School, accepted the responsibilities of 'managing an expanding school system. As leader Of the school, he made countless deci- sions concerning the ,school life of both stu- dents and teachers. His! understanding and concern helpedfto keep the affairs ofthe school running smoothly, ' V Administration PRINCIPAL Mr William A Brown

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ADMINISTRATION FACULTY I i. 5 , fp ACADEMICS

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Q , .Q 1. uziify ' ifliia? at 1 Sr aa ff ,fs P' L .. , psi ' W . K. , I a ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Mr. J. C. Roudebush, I A . , Mr. J . Roudebush, as acting assistant principal, ruled on the-legitimacy of students? :excuses for absences andffilled out absentee cards., Helsutrove to maintain consistent attendance and orderly condnctiin thelischool. I J p p, ' I ' DIRECTOR QF FEDERAL PROGRAMS: ' Mr. Thomas Mayberry. ' ' - Mr. Thomas Mayberry, director of federal pro- grams in the'Galax area, coordinated such' pro grams as Head.Start and the Licensed Practical Nurses' class., Q ' ' ' Mrs. Earlene Boyer worked with Mr. .Mayberry as his secretary. I. p R A ' ADMINISTRATIO SECRETARIES: Mrs. Pauline Higgins and Mrs. Donna Sikes. M,rs,..Pal1line Higgins and Mrs. Donna Sikes fulfilled the many duties of a secretary of Galax High School. Typing grade cards, absentee lists, and menus kept them busy mostof the day. Sorting mail and mimeo- graphing tests also occupied much of their time. In addition to their secretarial duties, they served as' receptionists toQMr. Davis and Mr. Brown. Mrs..gHiggins, as ytreasirrer of the school, kept the accountsffor the lunch room, s. C,-,A,,.rhe.aa1iergi9. depanmenhgg the ba'mi,jarra all .,'- Y I V' ' I - L- ,L 4, A V l V :V . if I 'R QF: .ga SECRETARY: Mrs. Earlene Boyer. Administration ..... 9