Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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MR. THOMPSON, PRINCIPAL, HAD TIME FOR ALL Mr. Thompson involved students, faculty, and groups composed of both in making school plans. Patience . . . Tolerance . . . Respect for Individual Needs . . . Concern for the well-being of All . . . these were the key words when you saw varied groups at work. These groups were all sizes and were found in many places — Mr. Thompson’s office, the library, the art room, in 203. Wherever they were, you would be sure to find the administration, the faculty, and the students together . . . questioning . . . answering . . . wondering . . . analyzing . . . planning . . . and offering constructive criticism. Results of these ses- sions were seen in many ways . . . renewed school spir- it .. . strengthened respect for the Honor Code . . . forma- tion of a committee to work through the summer to re-write the social studies and English curriculums, par- ticularly in the area of the contributions of the Negro to American history and culture . . . and a broadening of the role of the S.C.A. in the government of the school. Mr. Frank L. Thompson Principal A.B. College of William and Mary M.Ed. College of William and Mary SENIORS: Barbara Henderson (back to the camera), Debbie Smith, Christie Miller, Sherri Richards, and Ken Fulp make plans with Mr. Thompson. FACULTY: Mrs. Wertz, Miss Clark, Mr. Potter and Mrs. Adamson find that all problems are not necessarily serious ones. Thank you, Mr. Thompson, for giving your time and leadership in helping all of the students and all of the faculty feel that each was working for the good of all. 24

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MR. FLOYD S. KAY Mr. Floyd S. Kay, Superintendent Rockbridge County Schools B.A. University of Richmond Two Years-T. C. Williams Law School M.A. University of Virginia Graduate Work - University of North Carolina Mr. Floyd S. Kay, Superintendent of Rockbridge County Schools since 1949, retired at the end of the 1968-69 school session. He served the public schools of Virginia with distinc- tion for forty-two (42) years as teacher, coach and adminis- trator. A partial list of his achievements in Rockbridge County attests to his dedication and his ability to forsee the needs of the schools of this community . . . consolidated schools . . . broadened curriculum . . . better qualified teachers . . . per- centage increase in high school graduates and graduates con- tinuing their education . . . increased teacher salaries . . . in-ser- vice training for personnel financed by state scholarships and the local board . . . and diversification of services. Mr. Kay with never-failing courtesy gave of his time freely, not only to his heavy duties as a school administrator, but to his com- munity as well. Thank you, Mr. Kay, for your interest, dedication, and concern for all of the students of Rockbridge County and Lexington. 23

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MR. BARTON AND OUR SECRETARIES WERE BUSY! Mr. James William Barton Assistant Principal East Tennessee State University, B.S. University of Virginia Fear and guilt . . . these are often the first feelings to creep into a student whenever he was called to “the office” . . . but students at L.H.S. found their visits to the office no need for alarm . . . most of the time, that is. Mr. Barton as assistant principal had a busy time in “the office” . . . “Mr. Barton, I need an excuse to get into class.” . . . “Mr. Barton, can Sandy take me home— I’m sick?” . . . “Mr. Barton, may I use your phone?” . . . “Dad- dy!” . . . Repeated visits from many different students, and one special visitor who usually left his means of transportation parked in the hall outside “the office” door. Afternoon announcements were taken care of by Mr. Barton, and his voice was often heard just before the ringing of the last bell of the school day . . . “No buses will be taken to the game tonight.” . . . “There will be no baseball practice after school today.” . . . “Mrs. Beck said not to forget the important meeting of J.V. Cheerleaders.” Mrs. Owens and Mrs. Rhodenizer were the secretaries of L.H.S. They “labored” everyday, typing absentee lists . . . counting money . . . posting books . . . checking files . . . sort- ing mail . . . finding band-aids . . . and lending extra time to students in need of envelopes, paper clips, and sometimes glue. The OFFICE of L.H.S. exuded a helpful atmosphere . . . filled with friendliness. . . certainly no student of L.H.S. had to fear the “office”. Thank you Mr. Barton, Mrs. Rhodenizer and Mrs. Owens. Mrs. Elizabeth Rhodenizer Secretary Mrs. Charlotte Owens Secretary 25