Hicks High School - Pirate Yearbook (Hicks, LA)

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Mr. Bradshaw Mr. Curtis Bradshaw, Superintendent of Vernon Parish Schools, is well acquainted with with the schools of Vernon Parish as he re- ceived his elementary and secondary educa- tion at Anacoco and served as principal or as athletic director in three of Vernon Parish schools - Whiskachitta Grammar School, Pic- kering High School and Anacoco High School. When selected as principal at Anacoco, Mr. Bradshaw had the distinction of being the youngest principal in Louisiana. Mr. Bradshaw’s service and leadership in education began in high school; he was president of his graduating class. Since re- ceiving an AB degree from Louisiana State Normal College and a ME degree from Louisi- ana State University, Mr. Bradshaw has served as president for the Vernon Parish Teachers’ Assoc.; Vernon Parish Principals’ Assoc.; Vernon Parish Athletic Organization; Northwest Administra- tors Club and Northwestern High School Rally Assoc. In addition to these offices, he served on various educational committees: Teachers' State Ten- ure Committee; Teachers’ State Welfare Committee; LTA Legislative Committee. In 1956, Mr. Brad- shaw served on the Twenty-Five Superintendents’ State Committee to study small schools and trans- portation. In 1965, as a result of his excellent service and work on various committees, Mr. Bradshaw was appointed by State Superintendent of Education William J. Dodd to serve as a member of the One- Hundred-Man Curriculum Study Committee in the State. Dedicated as he is to education, Mr. Bradshaw has not neglected his responsibilities to his family, church and civic organizations. He is a Shriner and a member of the Baptist Church, Leesville-Ver- non Parish Chamber of Commerce and many fraternal and social organizations. He has served as mas- ter of the Orange Masonic Lodge, master of Anacoco Lodge No 147 and Eighth District Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of La. When one becomes aware of Mr. Bradshaw's impressive service in education, one understands the rapid progress the Vernon Parish schools have made in cuniculum, buildings and extracurricular ac- tivities. All high schools in Vernon Parish have been accredited by the Southern Association of Sec- ondary Schools and Colleges since Mr. Bradshaw became superintendent. Mr. Bradshaw believes the true worth of any school is shown in the quality of its product; there- fore, the Vernon Parish students are provided opportunities for growth and preparation to meet tomor- row's responsibilities. Superintendent Vernon Parish Schools

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H.H.S. Principal The students of Hicks High School are proud to have Mr. W. L. Bennett, Jr. as principal. His knowledge of the needs of education and his guidance in the growth of the school are acknowledged and appreciated by each student and local citizen. Before coming to H. H. S. as principal, Mr. Bennett taught general science and biology and coached basketball in the Leesville High School. He assisted with the football and track teams until 1962. His first year as a teacher was at the Hornbeck High School, 1951-52. Mr. Bennett, an active member of the First Baptist Church, Leesville; Jr. Chamber of Commerce; Civitan Club; Vernon Parish Teachers Assoc.; and LTA, has served as VPTA president, Vernon Parish delegate to L.T.A. and a member of the State Teacher Welfare Committee, LTA and of the State Public Relations Committee, LTA. At present he is Chairman, Vernon District of the Boy Scouts of America; Maintenance Officer, 225th Engr. Grp., La. National Guard; and Director, Vernon Parish Sheriffs Baseball Association. He works each year with the Lions Club on the annual Basketball Jam- boree. Mr. Bennett obtained his BS degree from Louisiana College, ME degree from Stephen F. Austin State College and has done post graduate work at Southern Methodist University and University of Southwest Louisiana. When Mr. Bennett became principal, the Hicks High School gained two additional supporters in Mrs. Bennett and Leland. Mr. Bennett, Mrs. Bennett and Leland are indeed an asset to the school and community.

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School Board Member Ward Eight Mrs. J. C. Trotti, school board member of Ward Eight, has devoted much time to the im- provement of the Hicks High School facilities. One of the improvements to be accomplished in 1966 is the renovation of the gymnasium - audi- torium and the lunchroom. Mrs. Trotti cheerfully meets her responsibil- ity to provide each school child of Ward Eight a full opportunity to an education that will enable him to develop to the fullest extent of his ca- pacity. Vernon Parish School Board of Education