Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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regulated school activities. The position as principal in a large secondary school entails much work and carries many responsibilities. A successful principal must be enthusiastic, interested, and dedicated to promoting the education, welfare, and happi- ness of the school personnel — faculty and students. Such an individual is Mr. Edward R. Szetela. Decisions on administrative problems, curriculum plans, teacher conferences and guidance, and consultations with parents and students fill Mr. Szetela ' s working day. As busy as he is, the 1800 students and 95 faculty members know that Mr. Szetela will listen to them and help them with their problems. He is considered to be just not the principal but a friend. All of the Warriors agree that this year, with its growth, activity, and successes, became a memorable one through our principal ' s leadership and guidance. Mr. Szetela came out of hiding when he knew the evalua- tion committee had left. During a pep assembly our Big Chief, Mr. Szetela, promises his fellow Warriors, If Kecoughtan beats Hampton, I will supply the crying towel. Mr. Edward R. Szetela Principal B.A., University of Massachusetts M.A., Cornell University M. ED., William and Mary Selecting books from his personal library is an enjoyable pastime of the Warrior chief. 9

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Mr. Lindsay and Mr. Szetela supervised and Mr. C. Alton Lindsay Superintendent of Schools School boards and school superintendents everywhere must have tasks and problems in common. Certainly these boards make the big decisions and solve the problems aris- ing from the operation of a school system. Also these dedicated citizens guide and plan for new methods and materials to improve the functioning of their schools. Mr. C. Alton Lindsay served Hampton as the Superinten- dent of Schools. He worked closely and effectively with the members of the School Board. New schools were projected on drawing boards, plans for their construction were approved, and sites were selected. Each year has seen the necessity for providing more classrooms, employing more teachers, purchasing more equipment, and updating instruc- tional techniques. The School Board, with the guidance and information provided by Mr. Lindsay, has served Hampton and its schools effectively in these ways. All the School Board members keep in close touch with the schools. They visit the schools and attend school func- tions in official and unofficial guises. The public may attend meetings of the School Board and Hampton ' s citizens find that Mr. Lindsay and the School Board members are always willing to listen to their questions and furnish answers and solutions to their problems. Kecoughtan appreciates the efforts and work of Mr. Lindsay and the School Board members. Considering architectural plans for a new school are School Board R. Watkins, Mr. William R. Van Buren. Mrs. Lloyd R. Amory, and Mr. members. Mr. Lloyd H. Hansen, Mr. Harrol A. Brauer, Jr., Mr. Thomas William M. Cooper. 8

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The office staff kep t the Mrs. Eylese M. Latham Dean of Girls A.B., Sweet Briar College Sponsor: Sophomore Class Sponsor: S.C.A.. TOMAHAWK. Photography Staff Mr. Albert H. Smith Assistant Principal B.S.. Virginia Polytechnic Institute M. Ed.. College of William Who answered student questions about rules of conduct, school and class attendance, and fees? For the girls, the source of such information was Mrs. Eylese Latham, dean of girls. The boys sought answers from Mr. Fletcher Gray and Mr. Albert Smith. These individuals did more than just answer questions, however. Mr. Smith was co-sponsor of the Tomahawk and SCA adviser. He also issued locks, collected student insurance premiums, and tabulated federal forms. Mr. Gray handled attendance and disciplinary problems involving the boys. Tallying the money from ticket sales to athletic events was part of Mr. Gray ' s work, and he also served on the PTA executive board. Problems of all kinds were frequently pre- sented to Mrs. Latham by the girls. She was always willing to listen and to help. Without these efficient and friendly people. Kecoughtan students would often have felt lost and bewildered. Certainly this year saw action in many areas and the assistant admin- istrators did their part to see that Kecoughtan operated efficiently and effectively. You know my alarm clock doesn ' t work. pleads Mr. Gray, but Mrs. Latham will not accept any inadequate excuse, even from Mr. Gray! We ' ve caught Mr. Gray and Mr. Smith loafing in Mrs. Latham ' s office. Mr. Raymond F. Gray Dean of Boys B.A.. Elon College M. Ed., College of William and Mary