Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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with their daily problems and needs “Sally, how many times do 1 have to tell you, leave the boys alone when they aren’t feeling well! Every office needs a cheerful and efficent reception- ist, and Mrs. McKinley is just that person for Kecoughtan. Mrs. McMinn and Mrs. Cook find that being pho- tographed offers a relaxing moment. The main office was the scene of constant daily activity at the Warrior reservation. Filling the positions of recep- tionist, clerk, registrar, bookstore manager, or nurse, each member of the office staff worked to keep Kecoughtan running smoothly. Mrs. McKinley, Mrs. McMinn, and Mrs. Cook were staff members with clerical duties. As receptionist and bookkeeper, Mrs. McKinley was busy, while Mrs. McMinn handled mimeographing and typing work for K.H.S. All new students were referred to Mrs. Cook who served as registrar. Ordering junior class rings and co-sponsoring the Senior class, were additional responsibilities for Mrs. Cook. As bookstore manager, Mrs. Easter had the respon- sibilities of issuing textbooks and operating the student supplies store. Mrs. Hastings, the school nurse, fulfilled her role by keeping Kecoughtan students and teachers at the peak of health. The office staff willingly assisted inquiring students, parents, and teachers. Warriors recognized and appreciated the value of these workers to Kecoughtan ' s educational process. Mrs. Elizabeth M. Cook Secretary to Principal Registrar Sponsor: Junior Class Rings Co-sponsor: Senior Class Mrs. Anita S. McKinley Receptionist-Bookkeeper Mrs. Martha C. McMinn Clerk-Typist Mrs. Jeanne T. Easter Book Store Manager Mrs. Myra B. Hastings Nurse Christ Hospital School of Nursing, R.N. Sptonsor: Future Nurses 11

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Our Administrative Staff helped students .AJbert Horton Smith Assistant Principal V ' irginia Polytechnic Institute, B.S. College of William and Mary. M.Ed. Sponsor: Audio- Sonics Club; SCA Co-sponsor: TOMAHAW ' K Mrs. Eylese Miller Latham Dean of Girls Sweet Briar College. A.B. Sponsor: Junior Class Would you believe, Mr. Gray . . . ? The spirited and encouraging Administrative Staff at Kecoughtan consisted of Mrs. Eylese Latham, Mr. Flet- cher Gray, and Mr. Albert Smith. Their major concern was with student and faculty cooperation in the implementing and carrying out of the rules and regulations of the school. As the deans of girls and boys, respectively, Mrs. Lat- ham and Mr. Gray worked with absentee and tardy records and disciplinary action for Kecoughtan students. Conferences with students, teachers, and parents brought noteworthy results and settled various problems. Mrs. Latham also served as sponsor of the Class of ’69, and Mr. Gray was Kecoughtan’s athletic director. Mr. Smith assigned hall lockers, collected and checked Federal forms, aided in disciplinary actions, supervised classroom instruction and performed other assigned duties. He kept in close contact with the students through his sponsorship of the SCA and the Tomahawk staff. Through their contacts with the administrative Staff, the students came to know, to realize, and to appreciate the friendliness and efficiency of these key people. Could these “bums” be our Chief Warrior and his Braves? Raymond Fletcher Gray- Dean of Boys Campbell junior College, A. A. Elon College, B.A. College of William and Mary, M.Ed. Mr, Gray, Mrs. Latham, and Mr. Smith pause during a busy day to discuss student activities. 10

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The Guidance and Library departments assisted Mrs. Doris M. Ennis Director of Guidance Westhampton College. B..A. College of William and Mars’. M.Ed. Gars’ L. KJlboume Guidance Counselor East Tennessee State University. B.S.. .M..A. Coach: Assistant Basketball Coach Mrs. Evelyn H. Moore Guidance Counselor Elon College, B..A. Sponsor: Student .Aides Mrs. Martha P. Woods Guidance Counselor Westhampton College. B..A. Sponsor: Keyettes .Mrs. Paula W. Hoffman Guidance Counselor College of William and Mars. A.B.. M.Ed. Sponsor: Euture Teachers of America To solse his ovsn problems. Mr. illers confers with the expert. Mrs. Ennis. “According to your PS.AT scores. .Mr. Kilboume. it is doubtful that you will E ' EN pass Underwater Basket Weaving. Members of the Guidance Department, under the direc- tion of Mrs. Doris Ennis, ssere always ready to confer svith students in regard to schedule preparation, job opportuni- ties. educational plans after high school, and other individual problems. Counselors were Mrs. Paula Hoffman. Mrs. Evelyn Moore. Mr. Gary Kilbourne. and Mrs. Martha Woods. Each of these counselors worked with a single class as adviser, friend, and mentor. Their services made it possible for students to obtain jobs, to win scholarships, and to plan effectively for their futures. The Guidance Department members also listened and offered advice when students requested help in solving personal problems. Administering aptitude tests was a part of Guidance De- partment members ' range of duties. They also provided information about tests offered at other schools than Kecoughtan. Mrs. Moore goes over applications submitted by prospective Student Aides. The efforts of this department have made the Class of ' 68 into responsible people with fine educational backgrounds. 12