Hopewell High School - Kaleidoscope Yearbook (Hopewell, VA)

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Top left: One of J. P. Tiller’s unfortunate but necessary duties as Dean of Students is discipline. Here Mr. Tiller resorts to a more drastic measure than he ever has to use. Center: Leroy A. Hill, assistant principal, and English department head, Mrs. Donna Orr, go over the planned schedule for the evaluation committee visit March 5-7. Bottom left: Jack D. Daniel, Director of Activities, looks up from counting money that has come in that morning from the various clubs and organizations. Hill, Tiller, Daniel — VP ' s John P. Tiller, one of three assistant principals, had charge of pupil personnel services. His office covered attendance, discipline, guidance, and the lunch program. Camping was one of his favorite recreations, and he tried to spend at least one weekend a month on camping trips with his family. Mr. Tiller also acted as the counselor of Boy Scott Troop 924, Crater District Scouts. With Mrs. Lea Hapstak he sponsored the activities of the Junior class. “If we can get to the young people, we can win the fight,” commented Leroy A. Hill, assistant principal in charge of instruction. He worked with the department chairmen to improve the quality of education offered in each course. An active member of both the NAACP and the Petersburg Voters’ League, Mr. Hill believed that Blacks must be a part of America’s mainstream, and the right way to accomplish this has been to “be constructive, not destructive.” Mr. Hill worked as a counselor in the Richmond Public School System before coming to Hopewell last summer. His amiable attitude toward every student he came in contact with made him a friend to many. Any school-related activities that went on outside the classroom were coordinated by Jack D. Daniel, assistant principal in charge of student activities and business. Serving as the school’s treasurer, Mr. Daniel sold new books, lockers, parking places, supplies, clothing tickets — everything! “I enjoy swimming and camping,” he said, . . in my spare time. I like working with the students and planning their extracurricular activities.” 17 Directors

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Alexander Accepts Job Asst. Super As chairman of the State Hi-Y committee, Principal F. Caroll Alexander attended Virginia’s Model General Assembly last spring with members of the Tri-Hi-Y. His committee worked with YMCA youth activities in Virginia’s major cities. Also a past president of the Lion’s Club, Mr. Alexander has been serving on its social activities committee which planned the club’s charter night program, the family picnic, and the annual Christmas party. At home, he worked on his recreation room, paneling, woodworking, and making furniture. Serving as principal, Mr. Alexander presided over committee meetings and met with various administrators in regard to school functions. The school evaluation in March was of the highest priority. According to Mr. Alexander, a smooth running, efficient school where a learning atmosphere persists is what he has and always will strive for. In March, the School Board named Mr. Alexander the assistant superintendent active June 30, 1973. Top left: “You really did a fine job says F. Caroll Alexander after taking his car to the FBLA car wash held in October at Jimmy’s West End Esso. Top right: During the Petersburg game, Mr. Alexander visits with his old friend and former assistant, Ernest Sullins. Center: Almost every morning, the familiar voice of Mr. Alexander comes over the PA System with the important happenings of the day. Center right: Smoking in the restrooms has become quite a problem at HFHS. During the lunch period, Mr. Alexander monitors the boy ' s restroom as he tries to uphold the school board policy, banning smoking. Bottom: In spite of his other responsibilities, Mr. Alexander is always available to help concerned parents. As a citizen of Flopewell, Mr. Alexander is involved in a number of civic affairs. Directors 16

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Qecreiaries Keep Offices Running From Mr. Tiller’s office, fo the main office, to Mr. Daniel’s office, the secretaries held some of the busiest positions available. Mrs. Janet Smith’s, Will please come to the Attendance Office?” became a familiar phrase heard in the halls as she tracked down students for Mr. Tiller ' s discipline. Head office secretary, Mrs. Dorothy Sordelett, assisted by Miss Stacy Kroener and Mrs. Birdie Suyes, kept the center of all school proceedings running efficiently. Mrs. Betty Strickland kept students informed of various college entrance tests and assisted in making sure everyone was satisfied with their class schedules. Mrs. Lydia Williams helped Mr. Daniel in organizing extracurricular activities and in handling the school treasury. It was her duty to pay club bills and collect deposits. Top left: Johnston, Jones, Jones, here it is, Government, Room 306, exclaims office secretary, Miss Stacy Kroener who keeps an accurate file of each student’s schedule. Top center: Mrs. Janet Smith, attendance office secretary, who handles all students ' attendance records, types up a periodical report for Mr. Tiller. Top right: Good morning, Activities Office, says Mrs. Lydia Williams with a smile, ready to take down the message which she will relay to Mr. Daniel. Bottom center: Head secretary, Mrs. Dorothy Sordelett cuts memos for future distribution to faculty members. In addition to keeping a smoothly run office, Mrs. Sordelett acts as secretary to Principal F. Caroll Alexander. Bottom right: One of Mrs. Birdie Suyes ' duties in the main office is the care of all alumni records so that they will be ready for any future reference. Directors 18