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

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To One Who Has Given Outstanding Services to Education, Has Served Long with Concern for Adults and Students MRS. RUFAE J. HOLMES Doctor of Pedagogy 5

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Mrs. Rufae Cleonia J. Holmes is a native of Georgia but has spent most of her life in Virginia. She is a graduate of the high school department of Hartshorn Memorial College and earned the Bachelor of Arts degree from Virginia Union University in 1930, the Master of Arts degree from Boston University. Mrs. Holmes continued her graduate studies at the Universities of Pennsylvania and Minnesota. In her professional career on the Eastern Shore and in Portsmouth, Virginia, she is respected as a dedicated teacher and supervisor. Since 1951 she has been supervisor of instruction and in personnel recruiting in the Portsmouth Public School System. The talents, interests, and contributions of Mrs. Holmes are varied. For over 30 years she has held positions of leadership in community activities and is an active worker in local and state denominational organizations. For her versatility, creativity, and devotion to many good causes, she has received national citations . In recognition of her dynamic and constructive leadership in secular and religious education Virginia Union University conferred upon Mrs. Rufae Holmes the degree of DOCTOR OF PEDAGOGY in May 1965. 4

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MR. LYSANDER SAMPSON EVER-FLOWING MEMORIES Just as a stream flows into a river and becomes a part of it, Mr . Lysander Sampson flowed into the hearts of Nor- comites and became a part of them for seventeen delightful years as custodian and friend. Mr. Sampson is a man who devoted thirty years of service to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard and still found time to come to Norcom to assist his brother, Mr. Edward Sampson. After assisting his brother, who gave some twenty-eight years of service to Norcom, Mr. Sampson continued the job of head custodian. 17 years of service When Mr. Sampson was asked why he was retiring, he replied I ' m getting old. Mr. Sampson may think he is getting old but his years spent here at Norcom will always be remembered and the memories will never grow old. Mr. Sampson relaxes at home in his easy chair enjoying his favorite cigar. His eighty years seem younger in his gait and his humor.