Groveton High School - Tigerama Yearbook (Alexandria, VA)

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Guidance Department finds itself busy helping students MISS VIRGINIA CLOVIS A. B., West Virginia University Esso Eighth Grade Counselor F. E. A., V. E. A. MRS. JANIE H. GENTRY B. S., Mary Washington College M.Ed., University of Maryland Director of Guidance F. E. A., N. E. A., V. E. A. MRS. MOLLIE KEESEE B.S., Madison College M.Ed., University of North Carolina Government, F.T.A. Senior Counselor, Member of Faculty Senior Committee F. E. A., V. E. A., N. E. A. MRS. DOROTHY P. McPHERSON B.A., M.A., George Washington University English Tenth Grade Guidance Counselor F. E. A., V. E. A., N. E. A. MISS MILDRED R. OWENS B.S., Longwood College English Tenth Grade Guidance Counselor F. E. A., V. E. A., N. E. A. MR. RODNEY B. TAYLOR A.B., M.Ed., University of North Carolina American History Eleventh Grade Counselor Nat ' l Honor Society, Sophomore Class Sponsor F. E. A., V. E. A. MR. C. B. BROOKS A.B., Erskine College M.A., Furman University Visiting Teacher What are your plans for the future? is a question often asked by Groveton ' s Guidance Department each day. These counselors not only helped students with their high school schedules, but also helped them in choosing colleges or careers. Kudar Preference Tests, which showed Groveton students the fields of their interests, were available upon request and scholarship and college entrance examinations were of¬ fered. Four days in October were devoted to the State SCAT and STEP testing program; the results of which were given in February to students and parents. The Iowa Reading Test was given in the spring. Well-informed representatives from numer¬ ous colleges were speakers on College Day, November 3. Members of the junior class served as guides for the speakers, parents, and students. For the first time, interested students from any grade could attend. During February, four days were observed as Career Week. People of many different professions informed the students of the vari¬ ous job opportunities. Later in March, a Mili¬ tary Information Day was held to inform the boys of their military obligations. Mrs. Gentry and Allan Stevens pre¬ pare a bulletin board for Career Week. This homeroom as all others at Groveton, is taking one of Progress) and SCAT (School and College Ability Tests) the test in the STEP (Sequential Test for Educotional program.

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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.

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New changes in library satisfy students who use it daily MRS. ROBERTA C. ANDERSON B.S., Appalachian State Teachers College Assistant Librarian MRS. MARION D. WILLIAMSON B.A., State University of Iowa M.S.L.S., University of Southern Californio Librarian F. E. A., V. E. A., N. E. A. Our library opened in September with 1,000 new books and two new, hard-working libra¬ rians. All pamphlets, records, and films have been catalogued and all available magazines are protected by plastic covers. A friendly, relaxed atmosphere prevails in the library. Students may renew books and re¬ turn to their classes during the period. Whether a student ' s objective in the library is to do research work or just browse leisurely, he will find adequate information, guidance, and enjoyment. Mrs. Anderson proves to be an able assistant to Mrs. Williamson, head librarian. An informal and quiet atmosphere encourages students to make good use of the library ' s facilities. Jim Weedon stamps books being checked out 6th period by Judy Rodericks ond Bo Johnson. Academics 1 7