Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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Mr. Szetela was appointed C. Alton Lindsay Superintendent of Schools This year Superintendent C. Alton Lindsay and the School Board faced the inevitable task of providing a well- rounded school system for the city of Hampton. Members found their duties most demanding because of the con- stantly growing population. New schools at all levels of education were needed, and the Board authorized the con- struction of such facilities. Employing more teachers, alloting funds for instructional materials, and dealing with administrative problems of Hampton schools were among the functions of this year’s School Board. Local citizens had an opportunity to express their views before the Board at regular meetings. The School Board was always willing to listen to any questions and suggestions proposed by members of the community. Under Mr. Lindsay ' s direction the School Board en- couraged educational development by approving new courses and instituting new teaching methods throughout the Hampton city schools this year. It takes many hours of hard work on the part of the School Board to main- Walter Post Smith, and Mr. Robert J. Dewey. Members standing are Mr. tain a smooth running school system. Seated are Mr. Thomas T. C. Alton Lindsay, Mr. Lloyd H. Hansen, and Mr. William M. Cooper. Thompson, Mr. Ilarrol A. Brauer, Jr., Mr. William R. Van Buren, Mrs. 8

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W ms mmmem !«1 ||| fp.; ' iS a? sittSfiiS mammm ' M?0 i ' s- Q- kfj. Pi . ' y ' XV . Maintenance of excellent classroom in- struction, development of new subject areas, and continuance of enthusiastic support of student activities came from the Faculty and Adminis- tration in ’67-’68. The student body found that their Chiefs were always willing to listen, to advise, to help, and to sponsor numerous and varied extra-curricular activities. For the first time, the Faculty and Adminis- tration proved to the students and the community that their talents were not confined solely to the classrooms. In December, the Faculty Frolics gave evidence of unsuspected and previously undisclosed singing, dancing, and acting abilities. This occasion was a great success and will probably become an annual event. Club and class dances needed chaperones, and so did field trips and group attendance at cultural events. Again the Faculty members responded and served. A new event, “Li’l Abner Day”, was inau- gurated and supported whole heartedly by some of the Faculty who showed that they also read the comics. Then, to climax this unusual occasion, other members of the teaching staff participated in a pie-eating-throwing contest while some of the Administration judged the events. Certainly, this untiring and loyal support of the Faculty and Administration in ’67-’68 contributed much to the success of our year.

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Principal of Pembroke High What else can Mr. Szetela say amid three seniors but “Seniors are great! Edward Robert Szetela Principal University of Massachusetts, B.A. Cornell University, M.A. College of William and Mary, M.Ed. One person at Kecoughtan who haH few moments to sit and relax during the 1967-68 school year was Warrior Prin- cipal Edward R. Szetela. As one whose days began and ended with “Kecoughtan” Mr. Szetela filled his position well. School spirit, en- thusiasm, and concern for the students were ingredients which dominated another successful administrative term. Mr. Szetela was responsible for curriculum planning and organization, supervision of classroom instruction, and guidance of student activities. He represented KHS ably at community affairs and worked closely and successfully with all school officials of the area. In spite of his very busy days, Mr. Szetela was always willing to listen to and advise Warrior students and faculty. While the members of the Warrior reservation will miss Mr. Szetela, they all wish him the best of luck and success in his new appointment as principal of Pembroke High School. “Look alive staff. Big Chief’s coming.” 9