I C Norcom High School - Greyhound Yearbook (Portsmouth, VA)

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Ol R PRINCIPAL WILLIAM EWART RIDDICK ' File inFuence of our ])rincipal is a potent, vital force, which shall e ’er remain with ns. Me has taui ht us by precept and example to develo]) the best that is within us. He has instilled in us lessons of moral ])urity, of usefulness and social worth, at the same time encouraging our love for knowledge. Dear Principal, farewell. With us your niemoi ' y shall e’er be green. We go forth your worth to tell. And the fruits of your labor will soon be seen.

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TO STEPHEN H. CLARKE ' The Pioneer of High School Education in this vicinity, we gratefully dedicate this page.

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An Appreciation l.AVIXA M. VEA ’ER. Assistant Principal Untiring in interest, unflagging in zeal. The soul of the high school is she. Ever increasing its worth and weal. Never shall she forgotten be. Like the care which is that of a mother. She watches over one and all. Till the students, one after another. Pass from Xorcom’s walls. Out of confusion good order she brings. As the schedule she works into shape. And each class her praises sing. As from irregularities they ' scape. Like the cheering ray of the golden sun. We meet her smile at early morn. Like its softening light when its course is run. She blesses us when evening is born. A lofty aim she inspires in us. By the glorious example she has set. To work and strive and ever trust. In self, hut never God forget. Far o’er the nation’s wide domain. Far o’er plain, o’er sea, and hill. There comes a glorious grand refrain, A song that doth the hearers fill. It is a song of love and praise. That doth resound o’er sea and plain. As the sons and daughters of Norcom raise. And laud your name in a mighty refrain. To the last syllable of time is recordeil. They shall love and revere your name. And i ray your work will be rewarded With blessings and never-ending fame. Raymond Winthrope Allmond.