Hopewell High School - Kaleidoscope Yearbook (Hopewell, VA)

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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

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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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i kr -I - mt w+■ ■■ « - P ' W.y, W ' +’j ' -i ' ' - , b+Vt ' j ' : -fj . Nh -. 4 ' 4 ' - , Thomas Runs Data Probably one of the most sought after people has been Mrs. Anna Sue Thomas. Secluded in her own private office, the data-processing lab, she was the center of attention every six weeks when students waited for her to compile report cards. Her other duties included monthly reports, absentee reports, and permanent records. Mrs. Thomas remarked, “The pleasure of my job comes from the contact I have with the students.” Her delight in young people has proven itself in her friendly personality, especially toward Kaleidoscope staff members who were constantly “borrowing” her phone. Top: Mrs. Anna Sue Thomas prepares a cumulative weekly report with the tabulator in the data processing room. Vloore, Woodley, Smith Keep Library Functioning Even if Seniors had only previously visited the library to check out books for English book reports, nearly everyone became well acquainted with the system of the card catalogue and research books when working on term papers. Librarian Nelda Moore and secretary Eva Smith were continually confronted with “Where do I find this book?” while Mrs. Gladys Woodley attempted to keep track of magazines. The IOC copier machine enabled students to duplicate information for reports and papers. The facilities also boasted a wide array of audio-visual equipment including filmstrips and records. Center left: At the library’s main desk, Librarian Gladys Woodley calmly reads a boo k while awaiting the mad, sixth period rush of Freshmen desperately needing a biography for their upcoming book reports. Center: Although inventory is a pain and a seemingly endless job, Mrs. Nelda Moore works in her office identifying missing books. Bottom: During fifth period in the library, Mrs. Eva Smith checks records for overdue books and totals fines Directors