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., College of William and Mary Principal There is no indispensable man. This may be true, but a week without Mr. Szetela leaves Kecoughtan wondering. As head of a large high school, Mr. Szetela is constantly busy with numerous problems. Among these are representing Kecoughtan at educational meetings and the P.T.A. He directs student assemblies and often speaks at civic functions. As evidence of his tremendous school spirit, Mr. Szetela, in fulfilling a promise to the student body, jumped off a pier in celebration of Kecoughtan ' s victory over Hampton High. Certainly, Kecoughtan students were appreciative of the efforts of Mr. Szetela and the administrative staff who handled the increased school population so effec- tively that the 45 minute lunch time was retained. Through all his efforts, Mr. Szetela is instrumental in unifying Ke- coughtan ' s strides forward. Happiness is beating Hampton. Lunch hour is spent in maintaining order as 800 stu- dents file through lunch lines. During the day Mr. Szetela allots time for conferences with visiting officials and parents. 1 1

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School Board The School Board, under the direction of Mr C. Alton Lindsay, had a productive year. The Board ' s regular duties include regulation of teacher salaries, allotment of funds for books and equipment, and solving adminis- trative problems. The establishment of the school year calendar is another function of the Board. The increased enrollment in all schools poses difficulties for the School Board be- cause of insufficient classroom space. Plans for new schools are in the making, and the Board has approved drawings for a new junior high school, and several elementary schools. The addition of several advanced courses in the high schools is evidence of the Board ' s interest and efforts to improve educational standards. The School Board holds regular meetings open to the public and interested persons. Teachers and parents find the members willing to hear suggestions and criticisms. These citizens serving on the Board have shown a dedication to their duties and obliga- tions which is greatly appreciated by the personnel at all the schools. Mr. C. Alton Lindsay Superintendent of Schools Considering architectural plans are School Board members Mr. Lloyd H. Hansen, Mr. Harrol A. Brauer, Jr., Mr. Thomas R. Watkins, Mr. William R. Van Buren, Mrs. Lloyd R. Amory, and Mr. William M. Cooper. 10

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Deans Mr. Henry C. Bowers, III B.A., Wake Forest College M.Ed., University of North Carolina Assistant Principal, Dean Of Boys Sponsor: Key Club Mrs. Eylese M. Latham B.A., Sweet Briar College Dean of Girls The dean of boys and assistant prin- cipal at Kecoughtan is Mr. Henry Bowers. As dean of boys, Mr. Bowers checks at- tendance and handles any disciplinary matters. He acts as a counselor to the boys as far as personal problems are concerned. As assistant principal, he serves as principal of the school in Mr. Szetela ' s absence and attends to many administrative problems. Another im- portant service that Mr. Bowers performs is that of the sponsor of the Key Club. Mr. Bowers often turns to his file cabinet for information on specific students. Mrs. Eylese Latham is a familiar person to the girls at Kecoughtan. As dean of girls, she checks attendance and attends to administrative duties connected with the girls. She helps decide upon any necessary disciplinary action. Mrs. Lath- am acts as a personal counselor to the girls and helps them with any problems they may have. Mrs. Latham often counsels girls on personal problems. 12