Homer L Ferguson High School - Mariner Yearbook (Newport News, VA)

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Mr. Agamemnon Vassos Director of Guidance Mr. Vassos received an A. A. degree from Old Dominion College and B.S. and M.Ed. from the College of William and Mary. His advanced study in the field of guidance and counseling has provided him with the background to fill the position of director of guidance at Ferguson for the past four years. Mrs. Elizabeth R. Reynolds Guidance Counselor A graduate of the University of North Carolina where she earned an A.B. degree, Mrs. Reynolds has also done advanced study at East Carolina College and the College of William and Mary. Her areas of concentra- tion were Romance languages and education. Mrs. Reynolds has been a member of the Ferguson staff for the past seven years. Mrs. Charlotte H. Gaw Guidance Counselor Mrs. Gaw, who has been asso- ciated with the Ferguson staff for the past four years, attended Mary Washington College where she earned a B.S. degree and the College of William and Mary where she earned her M.Ed. in guidance. Before joining the guidance depart- ment, Mrs. Gaw was a teacher and department head in the business department. Mrs. Virginia R. Pepper Guidance Counselor Mrs. Pepper attended the Wom- en ' s College of the University of Delaware and the University of Vir- ginia where she earned her A.B. and M.Ed. degrees respectively. Her fields of study were English, history, and secondary education. Mrs. Pep- per, who has been at Ferguson for the past five years, is the sponsor of an active F.T.A. Mrs. Mildred H. Carter Guidance Director English, history and guidance commanded Mrs. Carter ' s attention during her college years. After at- tending Ward-Belmont Junior Col- lege, Mrs. Carter attended the Col- lege of William and Mary where she was awarded A.B. and M.Ed. de- grees. Mrs. Carter has been asso- ciated with the Ferguson staff for the past seven years. 19

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Mrs. Passage has been asso- ciated with the Ferguson staff for the past six years. Previous to her appointment as assistant principal, she was an active mem- ber of the English Department. Mrs. Passage received her B.S. degree from Appalachian State Teachers ' College and was awarded her M. Ed. by the College of William and Mary. In addition to performing admirably her many duties as assistant principal, Mrs. Passage serves as adviser to the Ferguson SCA and is vitally interested in SCA work at all levels. Mrs. Mary L. Passage Assistant Principal Mr. Frank L. Thompson Assistant Principal Mr. Thompson received both his A.B. and his M.Ed. degrees from the College of William and Mary. Before becoming Fergu- son ' s assistant principal, he taught math and last year held the position of attendance officer. During the nine years that Mr. Thompson has been associ- ated with the Ferguson staff, he has initiated many procedures which have served to lessen the confusion of a crowded school.

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Office Staff Our office staff includes Mrs. Martha H. Oder, Mrs. Florence C. Stutz. Mrs. Juanita M. Granger, and Mrs. Margaret C. Crate. Mrs. Oder ' s jobs include sending college transcripts, typing, filing, and handling transfers. Mrs. Stutz handles various bookkeeping and filing chores. Working the office machines, typing letters, forms, and exams, writing absentee forms, and waiting on the counter are the duties of Mrs. Granger. Mrs. Crate does the bookkeeping and general office and secretarial work. These ladies are indispensable in the efficient running of school business. Mr. Thomas E. F laugher Attendance Officer After teaching math for two years. Mr. Flaug her became our attendance of- ficer this year. He is presently working toward his Master ' s Degree at the Col- lege of William and Mary. Miss Helen E. Have rty Librarian Miss Haverty has been at Ferguson for seven years. Her willingness to be of help to students is always appreciated. She encourages reading by sponsoring the Great Books Discussion Group. Mr. Harry A. Harmon Activities Director Before Mr. Harmon joined the Ferguson faculty, he taught school in South Carolina and at Newport News High School. Mr. Harmon has taught science at Ferguson for seven years. 20