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

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with their daily problems and needs. Mrs. Elsie S. Bradburn Library Clerk Newport News Business College Miss Helen Haverty Librarian A. B. Westhampton College B. S. University of North Carolina Advisor: Great Books Discussion Group Mrs. Alice H. Colbourn Library Clerk Newport News Business College Familiar faces in the offices were our secretaries, Mrs. Mar- garet C. Crate, Mrs. Florence C. Stutz, Mrs. Martha H. Oder, and Mrs. Juanita M. Granger. These ladies performed all sec- retarial work concerning school business. 1 fm f r wv Mr. David D. Field Attendance Officer Eighth Grade Guidance Counselor A.B. Colgate University M.A. Ohio University Mrs. Virginia O. Myers, R.N. School Nurse Brownsville General Hospital School of Nursing ) Mr. Harry A. Harmon Activities Director B.S. Furman University M.A. University of Alabama 19

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Our administrative staff helped students Mrs. Mildred H. Carter Ninth and Tenth Grade Guidance Counselor Ward-Belmont Junior College B.A. and M.Ed. College of William and Mary Mrs. Virginia R. Pepper Ninth and Eleventh Grade Guidance Counselor A.B. Womens ' College of the University of Delaware M. Ed. University of Virginia Advisor: Peninsula Federation F.T.A. 1965-66. Mrs. Charlotte H. Gaw Director of Guidance and Dean of Girls B.S. Mary Washington M.Ed. College of William and Mary The guidance department assisted students with schedules and personal problems. By spon- soring College Night and the college board exami- nations, the department gave additional help to college-bound students. Mrs. Elizabeth R. Reynolds Twelfth Grade Guidance Counselor A.B. University of North Carolina at Greensboro Mrs. Pepper shows Mrs. Dwyer and her son Pat how to use the college selector machine. Mrs. Katherine P. Adams Visiting Teacher B.A. College of William and Mary M. Ed. University of Virginia

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English courses helped broaden the English is the only course that students are required to take for five years. Creative writing, literature, and grammar give students a better understanding of the mechanical and cul- tural aspects of the English language. Mrs. Elizabeth M. Atkinson Miss Nicola H. Beverage B.A. Westhampton College B.A. Madison College Mrs. Elizabeth C. Smith Department Chairman B.A. Lynchburg College M. Ed. College of William and Mary Advisor: National Honor Society Proudly displaying their English projects are Wanda Wright and Ronnie Saulman. Mrs. Frances T. Casson B.A. Madison College Mrs. Mary W. Cofer B.A. and M. Ed. College of William and Mary Mrs. Judy A. Copes B.A. Mary Washington College Advisor: Varsity Cheer- leaders Mrs. Judy H. Feryn B.A. Central Washington State College Advisor: WINDJAMMER, Quill and Scroll 20