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

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Carefully checking receipts, Mrs. Kea and Mrs. Judith Allen look) over girls ' athletic expenditures. i Letters to parents and school correspondence are only two of Mrs. James ' various jobs. 23 Administration

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Evaluation strains felt in office Student aides ran errands and stuffed the teachers’ mailboxes during the day but the strains of College Night, Back to School Night and the evaluation were still slightly felt. With hundreds of forms to be typed and parking stickers to issue, Mrs. Betris Williams, new to the office, had little time to get accustomed to her new surroundings. Mrs. Verley James had to take time out from acting as recep- tionist and secretary to Mr. Hines to make announcements over the P.A. and keep disciplinary students quiet on the office bench. All school money matters were kept in order by Mrs. Lillie Kea. Everything from preparing locker lists to typing final exams was done by Mrs. Juanita Granger. Tardy? Absent? Perhaps your name was checked off by Mrs. Janet Gustin on her three yard long daily atten- dance lists. Seniors were thankful to Mrs. Martha Oder who sent out tran- scripts to colleges and assisted gui- dance in other clerical chores. Searching through printout sheets, Mrs. Gustin carries out one of her daily chores. Concentration on daily duties clouds the face of Mrs. Williams. Friendly Mrs. Oder poses for the camera. H 22

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Mrs. Jenever H. Brown B.S., Va. State College; M.A., Hampton Institute; Senior Stenography, Clerk Typist II, Data Processing I Mrs. Becki S. Congleton B.S., East Carolina Univ.; Typing, Bookkeeping, Jr. Steno Dept. Head: Business Sponsor: FBLA Mrs. Sylvia R. Custer B.S., Longwood College; Recordkeeping, Jr. Stenography Co-Sponsor: FBLA Ms. Doris A. Harrell B.S., Hampton Institute; Typing I, Clerk Typist I Mrs. Gloria W. Hodges B.S., Norfolk State College; Office Services I II Sponsor: Cheerleaders Mrs. Colethia R. Holcomb B.S., Va. Union Univ.; Data Processing Mrs. Mary Patterson B.S., Radford College; Typing I, General Business Mrs. Bobby Sue Silvey B.S., Western Kentucky Univ.; Business Law, Typing Office Services Time up for typing students; Future leaders serve community R -l-l-N-N-N-G-G-G-G! No, that wasn ' t a telephone, nor was it the sound of the bells which rang continuously throughout the day. But it was the ring of the clock which told typing students their time was up. Yep, they had to stop typing. That among other remarks such as, ‘‘Don’t forget to un- plug your typewriters,” and ‘‘Add your figures correctly,” were common ex- pressions which penetrated closed doors in the business department. Future Business Leaders of America, an extracurricular activity, made business students more aware of com- munity projects, such as ROT, SPCA, and March of Dimes. Members showed parents and community friends a- round school for College Night and promoted other services to the school and community. To develop leader- ship members were required to plan activities, give reports at meetings and take part in regional and state conventions. They sold homecoming flowers, and calendars. At the same time they promoted interest in busi- ness skills by holding spelling and mathematical contests within the club. 24