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

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insure a varied curriculum and organization. To aid Mrs. Passage in controlling the organization, classes, and activities through- out Ferguson were Mr. Underwood and Mr. Field. The calendar of events, including dances, concerts, and recreation nights sched- uled for the year was organized by the as- sistant principals. The assistance that Mr. Underwood and Mr. Field gave to Mrs. Passage enabled them to work diligently together to provide a cur- riculum which met the needs of each student at Ferguson High School -a curriculum which would provide a challenge to students and teachers, for not only their work at school, but also their ambitions and desires for fu- ture success and outside activities. This was the aim and goal of the staff of principal and assistant principals at Ferguson. Mr. Fields reaches for the microphone in order to make morning announcements over the P.A. system. SsL majmm i 1 L Discussing comical situations that occur during a normal day are (LEFT TO RIGHT) Mr. Field, Mrs. Passage, and Mr. Underwood. Scanning over the semester ' s schedule for coming dances, concerts, plays, and sports events is assistant principal Mr. Underwood. “i Mitt w 15

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Principals worked together to The signing of bills, contracts, and appointments was all part of the job Mrs. Passage undertook as the principal of Ferguson. During the year 1966-67, Mrs. Passage has successfully met the demands of a pros- pering high school. Through her vigorous efforts to remain in close contact with the students, Mrs. Passage has stimulated the growth of Ferguson in its search for knowl- edge, its participation in sports, and its challenge for lasting friendships. Our princi- pal offered leadership and support to every student. Although Mrs. Passage strove to build a monument which would remain in our memories, she always had time to offer help- ing advice to a student, to congratulate a victorious team, or to honor an academically deserving student. Whether she attended a dance as chaperone or a play as one of the audience, Mrs. Passage displayed her un- ending devotion to Ferguson High School as the tool for a student ' s future success. Mrs. Passage always smiled warmly at passing students while pa- trolling the halls during the five minute break between classes.

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Guidance department assisted students. Ill Mrs. Gaw, Dean of Girls, checks student cards, which is part of her job as Director of Guidance. The guidance department for Ferguson High School is charged with the responsibility of advising and assisting all students at school. The department is headed by Mrs. Gaw, who is also Dean of Girls. She is aided in her work by Mrs. Pepper, Mrs. Carter, Mr. Begor, Mrs. Reynolds, and Mrs. Adams. Some of the jobs delegated to the coun- selors are: helping college-bound students select a college, setting up students ' class schedules, registering students for various tests, and advising students on their indivi- dual problems. The counselors have a large number of catalogs, pamphlets and books to aid the students. If a guidance department is effective, it will be the most visited and used office in the entire school. Such is the case at Ferguson High School, where the students feel that they may drop in anytime. As senior counselor, Mrs. Pepper was often called upon for advice. Mrs. Reynolds occupies her time working for her eighth graders. The visiting teacher, Mrs. Adams, checks on one of her pupils. The problems and progress of the juniors were Mrs. Carter ' s responsibility. Mr. Begor had to tackle all guidance problems for the freshmen.