Hopewell High School - Kaleidoscope Yearbook (Hopewell, VA)

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English Teachers ' Travels Include California, Vermonl Living in Richmond with a Weimaraner hunting dog named Elijah Feldgrave, a cat named Fool, a 15 gallon tank fish menagerie, and a husband who attended VCU was Mrs. Margaret Steiner. Fool slept on Eli’s back most of the time and left the fish alone because he didn’t like getting his paws wet. Mr. and Mrs. Steiner drank coffee as they discussed the latest happenings at VCU. On weekends they went to plays at the Virginia Museum. I like to see them (her students) think,” said Mrs. Steiner, ninth and eleventh grade English teacher who described herself as a liberal conservative.” Mrs. Steiner summed up the purpose of literature as to teach students to see themselves through reading. During the summer of her freshman year at Madison, Mrs. Steiner and a friend lived on California’s Laguna Beach watching the sun rise, visiting a nearby artist colony, and eating cheap fish and cinnamon rolls d la ant. She described her stay at Laguna Beach as the “most beautiful and incredible two months of my life.” Upper left: Don MacMillan shines the Central District Sportsmanship trophy betore adding it to the school’s collection. Upper right: During her planning period, Mrs. Margaret Steiner relaxes in the soft grass and the shade of the courtyard. Above: Mrs. Jean Garrett, a twelfth grade English teacher, takes pride in her yard as she protects her young shrubs with straw. Lower right: Greeting each day with a smile seems to be Mrs. Martha Jo Baker’s motto. In addition to teaching senior English Mrs. Baker attends sports events where her husband is a coach. Directors 20

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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

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Handwritten letters from Jefferson Davis and Carl Sandburg; autographed copies of books by such writers as Robert Frost, Pearl Buck, Jean Dixon, and Maria Von Trapp; and Civil War documents, made up Gerald Nichols’ hobby of collecting rare books, documents and letters. This ninth grade English teacher obtained his present collection through New York or Boston dealers and through his own travels. Mr. Nichols and his wife also collected antiques. During a visit to Vermont last summer, Mr. Nichols met Pearl S. Buck. She autographed three books for him. On the same Vermont trip, Mr. Nichols and his wife stayed at Maria Von Trapp’s lodge in the mountains. There she autographed a copy of her new book, Maria. Upper left: Proving her skill in the kitchen, Mrs. Johnnye Witcher prepares to mix brownies for her family’s dessert. Upper center: Miss Helen Burch checks the library shelves for information to help students having term paper trouble. Upper right: I n the midst of the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, Gerald Nichols pauses to relax and enjoy some Christmas cards which he has received. Center right: Miss Louise Mann shares a joke with Gomer Pyle, her Tennessee Walking Horse. Gomer won first place in the Old Dominion Walking Horse Classic. Lower left: Spring fever affects Mrs. Minnie Pope as she rushes home after the school day is over. Lower center: Mrs. Phyllis Farnsworth pauses between games by the HHS tennis courts on a Sunday afternoon after an invigorating game ot tennis. 21 Directors