James Monroe High School - Echo Yearbook (Fredericksburg, VA)

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School Board Dr. Gordon Hearne, Chairman Mr. Edward Allison, Vice-Chairman Mr. Gilbert Coleman Mr. Philip Heim Mrs. Martha Roberts Mr. William Young cr Dr. Robert C. Haynes talks about his plans for the Fredericksburg City Public Schools. Innovative programs created by Dr. Haynes Under the leadership of Dr. Robert C. Haynes, a number of new programs were initiated during the 1973- 1974 school year. The newly created Teacher Incentive Plan (TIP) helped to encourage teachers to develop new programs and techniques even if additional funding was needed. Once a teacher or a team of teachers developed a program, funds and equipment could be requested from a committee composed of teachers, parents and students. Many JM teachers took advantage of this plan and were awarded funds. Ms. Debby Klein received a portable light board which will enable her to teach stage lighting. Mr. Johnny Johnson purchased a graphics press for the art department. An aerospace segment was added to the in¬ dustrial arts department as well as some new models for the chemistry lab. Mrs. May Jane Tillman’s ' Per¬ spectives on Death’ class was also made possible through the new funds. Another new addition was the MOVE ' 74 program. Talented students were selected and undertook study in such fields as subculture, archeology and cosmology.

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Apathy? Has student support of athletics declined? What ever happened to senior spirit? These are a few of the questions students found themselves confront¬ ed by during the 1973-1974 school year. People on school teams complained that no one cared or at¬ tended games. Girls complained that their teams were not treated fairly and had to use inferior equipment. Seniors were called one of the most apathetic groups to pass through James Monrge in many years. Efforts for a senior banquet and senior trip failed. The senior play netted only $80 because of lack of support. The marching jackets add to homecoming festivities. Many students prepared floats to help cheer the team on. Jeanette Rowe concentrates on a balance beam routine dur¬ ing a gymnastics meet. Girls sports felt a great lack of stu¬ dent support. 3