John Marshall High School - Marshallite Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Secretaries keep up organized routine age “But I have to go home and get my notebook.” “Why can’t I leave without seeing the nurse?” “But I couldn’t help it if the bus broke down!” These were just thtee of the minor emergencies faced and coped with by the office secretaries. Besides performing the normal office duties of typing letters, completing reports for the administration, and an- swering the telephone, the secretaries continuously aided per- plexed students and relayed messages from worried parents. They were also busy assisting teachers with the daily routine of cutting stencils, completing college transcripts, filing, and duplicating. The diplomacy and efficiency of capable secretaries succeeded in keeping the office operation smooth throughout the year. a oe re or ie . ny» «£ Mary Culligan Nellie P. Henson Rebecca F. Kate M. Oliver Myrtle A. Overton Secretary Registrar Macfarlane Secretary to Dr. Dixon Evening School Secretary Winthrop Col. Guidance Secretary Lacy R. Seabright Secretary Laughing, Guidance Department secretary Mrs. Macfarlane places a girl in boys’ gym class. 17

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Arlick L. Brockwell Zada D. Carver Ellen H. Chewning B.A., Duke U. B.S., Radford Col. B.A., Wake Forest Col. M.Ed., U. of Va. M.A., Michigan State U. M.Ed., U. of Va. Freshman Class sponsor Head of Guidance Sophomore Class Department sponsor Counselors render advice, action, aid By giving each student individual attention and guid- ance, counselors rendered an invaluable service. Helping students adjust to high school was the responsibility of underclassman counselors, while upperclassman counselors aided students in determining future plans, whether educa- tion or business. In an effort to determine the abilities of each student, the guidance department administered many tests. The guidance office kept a complete supply of college materials, as well as a large vocational library. In an attempt to uncover the underlying causes of many problems in the Guidance Department, class counselors confer with Mrs. Carver at one of their weekly -meetings. Miss Henson shows Nestor Sosa his ¢lass schedule. John R. Cook B.S.; M.A., Longwood Col. Senior Class sponsor Janice G. Williams B.A., Mary Washington Col. M.Ed., U. of Va. Junior Class sponsor

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Almeda G. Donald B.S., Madison Col. Miss Donald adds more desserts to the selection of cakes and jello. Nurse and dietitian join in health efforts Mrs. Gordon checks the list of students who left school. By working together, the nurse and the cafeteria staff ensured the health of all John Marshal l students. Students relied upon the nurse for health emergencies and general first aid, while the cafeteria provided them with well-bal- anced meals. Health examinations were given to all new students and juniors. They were also administered to all those who wished to participate in sports. If defects were found, the students were referred to their physician, dentist, or to a clinic. Mrs. Gordon worked throughout the school year giving treatment for such emergencies as broken bones, sprained ankles, cuts, and burns and, to help thwart re- spiratory diseases, seniors were given free chest x-rays. To meet the requirements of the State Department of Educa- tion, a hot lunch and a cold lunch were offered each day. These lunches were designed to meet two-thirds of the daily nutritional requirement. The cafeteria manager and her staff worked with the students in their many social activities and, on many occasions, they acted as hostesses for guests. To see if a bandage is necessary, Mrs. Gordon examines Peggy Jones’ wrist. 18 Gladys C. Gordon R.N., P.H.N., U. of Va.