George Wythe High School - Chancellor Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Secretaries Efforts of Secretaries Combine for Success Absence of the IBM greatly affected the secre- taries' schedules. Daily duties once handled by Wythe's own IBM shifted to the secretaries as the machine began to function for all Richmond schools. Changes in Mrs. Sarah Brooks' daily routine were especially pronounced. Each morning, she marked absentees, early departures, and tardinesses on sheets for fifty-eight homerooms. After completing these sheets, Mrs. Brooks sent them to the Central Data Processing Office. Left: Mrs. Mildred Parr, Night School secretary, supplements regular work by helping the Day School secretaries. Center: Numerous telephone calls combined with various other sec- Obtaining substitutes was a perpetual problem handled by Mrs. Helen Crosby. She was also respon- sible for managing the pay-roll, depositing funds, and assigning seventh periods to ''naughty'’ Chan- cellors. Mrs. Mildred Parr, joining the staff at the begin- ning of the school year, was officially assigned as Night School secretary. However, her duty expand- ed as she assisted Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. Crosby in completing work. retarial tasks complete Mrs. Crosby's busy schedule. Right: As part of her morning routine, Mrs. Sarah Brooks records students arriving late and those leaving early. 35

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34 Mrs. Ruby Tyree and Mr. John Schneider check new textbooks by comparing IBM cards with numbers listed in books. Assistant Principal Because of a busy schedule, students see only a fleeting shadow of their assistant principal, Mr. John Schneider. Night School and Textbooks Consume Time Throughout the spring and summer months, Mr. John Schneider worked diligently toward class or- ganization. However, offering courses for students, assigning teachers to classes, and scheduling stu- dents for desired subjects were only a part of his responsibilities as assistant principal. As the year proceeded, Mr. Schneider's attention was directed to the principalship of Night School and the management of textbooks. With the aid of Mrs. Ruby Tyree, he maintained records of the text- books used in classes. Together they kept a running inventory of books in circulation as well as ordering supplemental textbooks. Regular daily work was supplemented by his in- terest in student activities. Time to support the teams on and off the field, to chaperone sock hops, to attend the Junior-Senior, and to participate in other student functions found a place in his busy schedule.

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36 Taking time out from study hall, Robert Yevich checks up on credits for graduation with Miss Simpson, Junior Counselor. aos ake ae Oblivious to the Wythe chatter around her, Mrs. Floy Bot- toms concentrates on the complexities of student records. Guidance Department V.I.P. Enlightens Seniors With Class ’65 News 'V1.P., Very Important Paper, was a new high- light of the Guidance Department. This news- paper was designed to keep seniors informed of up- coming events which vitally concerned their futures. Monthly editions, containing dates of important tests, information about scholarships and gradua- tion, and college and career clues, were issued to all seniors. Guiding students through the year and pre- paring them for each new challenge was the func- tion of the Wythe Guidance Department. Aiming to help students transform tentative ideas into definite goals and youthful plans into future reali- zations, the department sponsored such functions as College Night, Medics' Day, Armed Service Day, interviews for students with college and busi- ness representatives, and various testing programs. The willingness of the students to seek help and their firm confidence in the department made the work effective and rewarding.