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

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A. T. Edwards — at work and at play. “The new program that we have here is doing a great service to the citizens. It is something that has been needed for many years.” With these words, Mr. Edwards summarized his feelings about the new program of Career Education at Norcom. Norcom’s principal looks upon the school’s new program as an oasis for the Portsmouth student because it opens up vast, new opportunities for the development of his skills. When questioned about the highlights of the year, Mr. Edwards did not have to hesitate. Nor- com’s successful basketball team, reaching the State Finals, was the most memorable event of 1972 - 73 . A. T. Edwards, Principal of I. C. Norcom 5

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A Mini Staff Does A Maxi Job Bottom; lackio Mollenauor, [ulie Kossler, )oann Boone, Brenda jackson, Pam Franklin. Edward Bond. Top: Alexander Hill, Cynthia Everett, Chris Patterson. Karen Hardy, . nnette Faircloth. Frankie Freeman, Kenneth Williams, Marc Silverbers, David Hardin; . Glf ' nn Davis. Missing: Kim Byers, Sherri Hurdle. Dehhie Clements. Fonda Vann. Jewell Wilson, Linda Brown, Theresa Adams. Work has been plentiful, and progress slow as the 1973 Greyhound was formed. With hopes high, and the number of workers low, the staff set about to make this year’s yearbook one of the best yet. It was a chal- lenge to [)roduce the first yearbook since Norcom became a career school. Even though the shortage of workers was a disappointment, the staff did manage to cover the events needed to compile our yearbook. Yearbook Advisors: Mrs. Rowe and Mr. Saunders Workers must write fast to meet the somewhat tight deadlines. 4

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Mr. Eure and Mr. Burton Help Norcom Days Run Smoothly A graduate ol Norcom, Mr. Alliert Eure came l)ack ten years ago after college and service to teach here at Norcom. Starting as a teacher, he steadily rose in the ranks, first to a department head and then to Administrative Assistant, his jiresent position. He also acts as head football and baseball coach. As Administrative Assistant, Mr. Eure has a tremendous amount of personal contact with the students. Even though he likes and resimcts the students, he feels that they don’t realize the po- tential opportunities they have in coming to a school like Norcom. Though his work is demanding, he finds it chal- lenging and plans to stay as long as hf; is needed. Curriculum Coordinator — a very big title for a man with an even larger imagination. Mr. Preston Burton is one of the main planners of the new technical program here at Norcom, and he’s still planning. Although this is his first year at Norcom, he feels completely at ease because during the [preceding year he worked behind the scenes to perfect the program. After a few moments of talking with Mr. Burton (whose exuberance for the school is contagious) one begins to see how great the school will he in a few years. Needless to say Mr. Burton loves Norcom: in fact, he says it constantly: “1 love Norcom. 1 think this school is a real challenge because it offers a variety never before given in this area.” Mr. Burton jjlans to stay around for a while, and if these past two years are just the start of what hev plans to do, he will definitely meet future challenges. 6