James A Shanks High School - Tiger Yearbook (Quincy, FL)

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Administration Loses and Gains Mr. Caldwell reviews his responsibilities as assistant principal. Mr. Black enjoys talking with students during lunch. “To teach you young folks in the classroom and also to provide a learning environment,” was Mr. Carlos Deason’s answer when asked what his most important job as principal was. He was aided in doing this task by Mr. Douglas Black, assistant principal. “Come to the office — on the double!” Coming from Mr. Black, these words meant either trouble or something entirely different. However, after the second six weeks, Mr. Black’s voice was no longer heard over the intercom system. After spending almost seven years at Shanks High, Mr. Black was promoted as the new principal at Stewart Street Elementary School. Mr. Wilbert Caldwell replaced Mr. Black on November 12. He came to Shanks from Carter-Parramore. Mr. Deason sorts schedule cards to begin his FTE reports. 31

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Board Makes Much Progress “Another year” was not just “another year” for the Gadsden County School Board. A great deal of improvement was shown in the students’ achievement from last year’s county and state test through the hard work of teachers, and the progress of administrators. This progress was made through School Board Superintendent Grinelle Bishop and the assistant superintendents, Mr. Robert Bryant and Mr. Robert Myers. Their jobs ranged broadly from collective bargaining to dealing with school problems that they encountered. Mr. Bishop discusses the year’s plans with Mr. Harold Henderson. I Harold Henderson, C. W. Harbin, and Will Ramsey discuss ways to improve the school system. Edward Fletcher, Randy Green, Harold Henderson, and Will Ramsey hold a meeting to discuss new propos- als.

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Staff Workers Ease Work Load The central part of Shanks’ staff consisted of the office workers. Mrs. Maggie Brown kept financial records and prepared office letters and forms. Mrs. Gwendolyn Gainous, Shanks’ records clerk and guidance secretary, kept student records and assisted with report cards. Mrs. Gladys Whittle was in charge of writing absentees and supervising the clinic. Mrs. Marilyn Suber and M rs. Merdine Shaw were added to accommodate increased office demands. Mrs. Suber worked with purchase orders while Mrs. Shaw served as receptionist. Mrs. Brown types business letters. 32 Mrs. Whittle signs absentee slips. Mrs. Shaw discusses student matters. Mrs. Gainous files student records.