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30 | : | UIMNCUAHUA ULNA a onisteenaatel meted mince meme execs tammeranees senemeniien, ema em cee me somes — a —— omen aeaniamnmnl even commen voNS nen em ee Dr. Thomas C. Little, Finance Dr. Francis W. Sisson, Personnel Dr. Henry |. Willett, Superintendent Lucien D. Adams, Instruction
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Giving Determination Embraces Knowledge Hands that give determination in ACADEMICS gather knowledge. Characteristic forms of this giving were a rapt expression of concentration, a waving arm signifying the search for answers, a pencil flying in inspiration across a lined piece of paper, the fervid exploration of dusty books to improve understanding, an active pursuit of knowledge. Reciprocally, Chancellors procured the incalculable. Teachers dedicated to conveying truth, to challenging the student, to intensifying the quest for insight, to encouraging the formation of individual opinions, returned an immeasurably greater gift. In the scholastic atmosphere of George Wythe High School, each reaching hand grasped; each searching mind conceived. 29
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School Board Interest Plus Enthusiasm Yield Beneficial Rewards Continually seeking to improve Richmond's school system, the School Board held semi-monthly meet- ings. Frequent tours and visits to area schools, as well as studies of various other school systems, re- sulted in the betterment of the municipal education. The single goal of the Richmond City School Board —giving the Richmond area prepared and compe- tent citizens for the future—was advanced. The Board petitioned the City Council, which had pledged a total commitment to education, for extra funds. The receipt benefited George Wythe, as well as the other city schools. Newly initiated Educational Television was financed by the allot- ment. New textbooks and equipment were also made available to Wythe administrators, teachers, and students. Throughout the winter months, Chancellors were keenly aware of an important question often before Superintendent Willett: School or no School? It's snowing! School Board Chairman, Frank S. Calkins, considers the prob- lem before the Board, of increasing teachers’ salaries. With A. C. Epps and Mrs. W. H. Crockford, Booker T. Bradshaw, acting Board Chairman, listens to J. H. Wilkinson Jr. 31
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