Hot Springs High School - Old Gold Book Yearbook (Hot Springs, AR)

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Mrs. Mackey's duties revolve around students Whether she is sternly leading 5'Hallabaloo', or watch- ing a Trojan football game through the rain, Mrs. Mackey exemplifies the true Trojan spirit. ln stating why she chose to work with young people, Mrs. Mackey expressed her patriotic spirit. She said, I just like people. The hope of our nation is what we make out of our young people. I want to help make our youth better citizens. It's through good citizenship that we keep our country strongf' Keeping our country strong has always been one of Mrs. Mackey,s vital concerns. As chairman of the Arkansas Girls State Board, Mrs. Mackey instills patriotism in young women of our state. One of the highlights of Americanism Week is always Mrs. Mackey,s stirring address. Mrs. Mackeyis school duties bring her in close con- tact with the student body. She sponsors the student coun- cil, supervises all extracurricular and club activities, over- sees assemblies, is in charge of the school calendar and concession stands, and is always ready to counsel students who seek her advice. MRS. HARRIS MACKEY, B.A., B.S. Administrative Assistant MORNING ANNOUNCE- MENTS. Sue Meeker may not know how the new intercom system actually works, but Mrs. Mackey saves the day by finding the right button. PEPPY PERSON. Mrs. Mackey is indulging in one of her more enthusiastic duties - leading another screaming HaIlaba- loo.

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W. C. MEARS, M.A. BUSY DAY. Amid papers, pamphlets, and innumer- able forms, Mr. Mears manages to snatch a moment for a pause in his schedule. Principal Mr. Mears - dedicated, purposeful Principal As a teacher and friend, he has become an inspiration to those who know him - a guiding star to those who trust in himf, This is a quotation from the 1959 OLD GOLD BQOK's dedication to William C. Mears. The years have not lessened the bond which existed between pupils and teacher. Young men and women often contact Mr. Mears, eager to share their hopes and achievements with the teacher they so much admire and respect. Today we know William C. Mears as the dedicated and purposeful principal of Hot Springs High School. His vigorous energy and determination to see that the best possible educational program is carried out in school have contributed to his successful administration. His sincerity and sense of fairness to all have caused the student body and the faculty to hold him in the highest regard. ln addition to Mr. Mears, professional career, he par- ticipates in many community activities. Last year he was honored by two civic clubs by being selected 'LElk of the Yeari' and the Hot Springs Junior Chamber of Com- rnerce's Outstanding Man of the Yearf' i xx X - 2 - i

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bs angst MRS. NOBLE MRS. CARL MULLINS HEINEMANN Registrar Secretary- Bookkeeper Office Staff keeps tab on entire student body Setting: Second floor of HSHS. Props: A long counter, three disheveled desks, type- writers, files, telephones. Cast: Helpful, busy secretaries and bookkeepersg help- ful UH, busy C?J student assistants. Action: R-I-N-N-N-G. L'Hot Springs High School. Yes, Mr. Mears will speak to you now. 'Tile these cards and find out where John Smith is fourth period. This is an excerpt from a typical conversation originat- ing in the office. Efficiency and organization are necessary at all times, for often the office is literally swamped with work. Transcripts must be sent to colleges, and attendance records must be kept up-to-date. New students must have records filed, bills must be paid, and fees must be col- lected. The musts in an average office schedule are numerous and important. The new intercommunications system proves to be a major time-saver. It connects the main office with the rest of the school, thus expediting messages and phone calls. i BUSY BANKER. All school money finds its way to Mrs. Heine- MRS. JOHN C, HALL mann's desk. Secretary O F FIC E ASSISTANTS: fseatedl Diane Goltz, Adelia Lewis, Donna Russell, Susan Shepardg fstandingl Virginia Swartzbaugh, Gail Rader, Adrienne Ferguson, Linda Waldren, Joyce Sabin, De- borah Hardin, Beverly Holmes, Cathy Connelly, Kar- en Hogaboom, Marilyn Bohn- en, Sue Meeker, Pam Maus, Peggy Nichols. r