Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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Mr. Edward R. Szetela B.A., University of Massachusetts, M.A., Cornell University, M.Ed., William and Mary Principal As the administrative head of a relatively new school, Mr. Edward Szetela is kept busy. He rep- resents the school at P.T.A. meetings, educational conferences, and other related groups. Addressing civic organizations and the student body calls for Mr. Szetela to be prepared with data and informa- tion at all times. Faculty meetings and school as- semblies present other opportunities for Mr. Szetela to become better acquainted with his co-workers and students. The organizational efforts which are necessary to establish a new school have been an additional bur- den for him. No amount of praise would be too great for the monumental tasks Mr. Szetela performs so efficiently. Judy Carhart, Yetta Jacobs, and Sam Zeldner confer with Mr. Szetela on school activities. 9

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School Board y With the guidance of Mr. C. Alton Lindsay, Superintendent of Schools, the Hampton School Board directs and supervises all the schools of the Hampton system. The high edu- cational standards set by the School Board are the result of the Board ' s interest in providing quality education. Decisions on the employment of teachers, administrative problems, salary questions, the school calendar, and student conduct are made by the School Board and Mr. Lindsay. Ever- present is the question of providing sufficient classrooms for a constantly growing popula- tion. Mr. Lindsay and the School Board face this problem yearly and work unceasingly to seek solutions to it. Possible new school sites, new plans and contracts for school construc- tion, and architects ' drawings are studied and approved by them. Dedication and service to the community are the goals and aims of Mr. Lindsay and the School Board. Mr. C. Alton Lindsay Superintendent of Schools Members of the Hampton School Board study maps and plans for new schools. Board mem- bers include from left: Mr. Harrol Braur, Jr., Mr. Lloyd H. Hansen, Mr. Thomas R. Watkins, Mr. William M. Cooper, Mrs. Walter P. Smith, Mrs. Lloyd R. Amory, Jr. 8

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Early morning finds Mr. Bowers checking absentee reports. Assistant Principals Mr. Henry C. Bowers is the assistant principal and dean of boys. In these roles he directs many administrative programs. In the absence of Mr. Szetela, he assumes the responsibilities of prin- cipal. Administrative tasks involve such complex problems as the selling of student insurance and the supervision of the federal survey program. As dean of boys, he is responsible for the dis- cipline of the boys, and the issuing of excuses for tardiness and absenteeism. As part of his extracurricular activities, he sponsors the varsity basketball team. Students who know Mr. Bowers as a coach, dean, or assistant principal, respect and admire him for so very capably fulfilling his responsibili- ties. Mrs. Eylese M. Latham holds the title of dean of girls. She has the responsibility of counseling and guiding those girls who have personal prob- lems. Her daily routine includes the checking of tardies and absentees. In addition to her daily rountine, she is en- gaged in many of the extracurricular activities of the senior class. As the sponsor of the senior class, she co-ordinates such functions as the senior prom, college night, class night, and baccalau- reate. Under her supervision, these activities run smoothly and efficiently. Both the students and the faculty are grateful to Mrs. Latham for the counseling and guidance services, and the assistance in extracurricular activities she gives to Kecoughtan High School. Anita Harrell obtains an absentee slip from Mrs. Latham, dean of girls. 10