Groveton High School - Tigerama Yearbook (Alexandria, VA)

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Students enjoy many improvements made by School Board Ginnie Peirce, Circulation Manager, presents Mr. Wood- son, Superintendent of the Fairfax County School Board, with a 1959 TIGERAMA. On October 3, Mr. W. T. Woodson, Mr. Emory Chesley, Mr. Pat Cunningham, Mr. Robert Marshall, Mr. Hillis Lory, Mr. Joseph Baker, and Mr. James Linaberg participated in the dedication of Groveton ' s new football field. Due to the outstanding achievements of the lan¬ guage department, Groveton was one of the two in the country chosen by the Fairfax County School Board to receive a language laboratory. Through the efforts of the School Board, the football staduim, with drainage system and cylinder track, was completed. The bleachers, with a seating capacity of 2,000, ac¬ commodated many spectators at the home football games. Another asset was the $35,000 fence the school board helped to purchase. The cafeteria took on a new look with new chairs, tables, and drapes, while the front of the school got a new parking lot and convenient adjoining steps. The numerous items that Groveton has gained this year with the aid of the School Board have improved the program and the appearance of the school. The Foirfax County School Board: Mr. Berge Thomasian, Mr. F. Theodore S. Herriot, Dr. Merton S. Parsons, and Dr. Hillis Lory Merritt Ruhlen, Col. Waldron E. Leonard, Mrs. Scot Butler, Mr. Standing: Mr. W. T. Woodson, Superintendent of Schools. i At iV fe j

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Tigarama salutes Mr. Gibbs, our second Principal. Mr. George M. Gibbs was appointed to the position of principal at the School Board meeting last night, announced Joe Powell, S. C. A. Presi¬ dent, December 2, 1959. Mr. Gibbs, a native Virginian, received his B. S. from William and Mary, and his M.Ed. from the University of Virginia. He came to us in our first year, serving as Head Football Coach. The next year he was promoted to the position of Assistant Principal in administration, and served in this capa¬ city for two years. With the resignation of Mr. Chesley, the School Board turned to the one person who could fill this all-important position. With his patience, knowledge, and understand¬ ing, Mr. Gibbs has contributed much to our im¬ provement and achievement. His ideas and convic¬ tions have reflected in our standards, helping us to promote ourselves and our school. For his understanding, service, loyalty, friendship, and dedication to the welfare and education of American youth, and for helping make Groveton a school of quality and high ideals, we, the staff, are pleased and honored to dedicate this 1960 TIGERAMA to our second principal, Mr. Gibbs. think Mr. Gibbs, our new principal, works long hours preparing for the school evaluation. In our first year, Mr. Gibbs served as Head Football Coach and Phys. Ed. teacher. The first football game with Mc¬ Lean found Mr. Cunningham and him drenched from the downpour. In our second year, Mr. Gibbs was promoted to Assistant Principal. In this position for two years, he found little time for a leisure lunch. ly, Rondy, Mrs. Gibbs, and Cheryl, ( arrival after a busy day ' s work at school A happy fa await Dad ' s Academics 1 3

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New Administration faces school evaluation For the first time in Groveton ' s history the principal ' s office was vacant. On November 30, Mr. Chesley ' s resignation became effective and a re¬ placements was not made until Mr. Gibbs, then Assistant Principal, was appointed on the night of December 1, by the school board. The Junior Class Guidance Counselor, Mr. Davis, was appointed the new Assistant Principal on December 10, and as¬ sumed his duties on December 1 4. Several new and well-qualified teachers re¬ placed those who left at the end of the first semes¬ ter. It took a while for these newcomers to adjust to new surroundings, but they soon grew accustomed to Groveton ' s routine. Each department in Groveton, headed by a departmental chairman, evaluated itself this year. The advantages of our present teaching methods were pointed out, and worthwhile suggestions were made. Mrs. Janie H. Gentry, Guidance Director; Mr. Gilmore Love, Assis¬ tant Principal of Instruction; and Mr. Robert Davis, Assistant Prin¬ cipal of Administration confer on school matters with Mr. George M. Gibbs, Principal. Mrs. Helen Babb, Mrs. Mary Becker, Mrs. Louise DeFrancis, and Mrs. Dorothy Williams capably assist the school in ad¬ ministration. The department heads, who played a major role in Groveton ' s evaluation are. First row: Miss Gentry, English; Mrs. Ring, Music; Mrs. Stinge, Mathematics; Miss Pauley, Phyiscal Education; Mrs. Bryson, Business; and Miss Wood, Science. Second row: Mr. Haslett, Industrial Arts: Mrs. Rabunsky, Home Economics; Miss Mulligan, 8th grade Curriculum; and Mr. Lyons, Social Studies.