Little Rock Central High School - Pix Yearbook (Little Rock, AR)

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Competent Administrators Direct Overall Activities Now completing his fifth year as superintendent of Little Rock Public Schools, Mr. Floyd W. Parsons is still enthused about his work. A former teacher, Mr. Parsons is concerned not only with education and edu- catccs, but also with educators. Mr. Parsons said that he, the assistant superinten- dents, and the School Board were all pleased with the opening of the new vocational high school, Metropolitan High, this past fall. It is designed solely for vocational and technical education, and, as a result, Little Rock’s voca- tional and technical curriculum has been greatly expanded. Commenting on other improvements in the System, Mr. Parsons said the initial teaching alphabet is now being taught in elementary schools. The School System is also in the process of implementing the U.S. Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965. This is a federal program enabling educators to improve their programs because of con- siderable financial aid. The superintendent said he was also pleased with the increased millagc which voters approved in September, and that the Board was anxious to continue improvements with the aid of the $4.4 million bond issue, with which they will be able to continue their school building con- struction program. Mr. Parsons, an avid family man, is always eager to take time from his busy schedule to be with his family. The father of two sons and a daughter, he attends church with them regularly. For relaxation and pleasure, Mr. Parsons finds gardening in his home an interesting pastime. 20—Administration

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Girl ' Vic Principal Mr . Elizabeth Huckaby, who devote a large portion of her time to PTA work, how Mr . Jean Gordon, a member of little Rock Public School $y tem Board of Director , the oscar awarded to the homeroom with large t PTA memberjhip. Mr. R. H. Matson, Jr. and Mr. Jam.es M. Coates, Jr. survey the new con- sole for controlling sound in Central' auditorium. The console is ju t one of the many improvement made recently in the little Rock School System. Board—19 Mr. Delmar Hart, boys' vice principal, proudly displays Central's new electric switchboard for Warren K. Bass, secretary of the board of education. The addition of this $15,000 device, which controls stage and auditorium lighting, is exemplary of Central's progressive spirit.

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Deputy Superintendent Paul Fair convertet with Principal Harry Carter at he expoundt on hit plan for redoing the toachert' conference room. Assisting the superintendent in coordinating the edu- cational progress in the individual schools are four dedi- cated assistants who are well-versed in their individual departments. Mr. Paul Fair with twelve years of experience in Little Rock schools contributes much toward the functional operation of the system by coordinating all departments and offering advice to school principals. An intensive program of research and planning to supply challenging courses of study is headed by Dr. Harvey Walthall, a former vice principal at Central. Mr. John Fortenberry, assistant superintendent of in- struction, plans more extensive courses that meet career needs, and strives to help each student realize his own potentialities. Mr. Floyd Langston, assistant superintendent of the essential finance department, sets his ultimate goal at securing enough funds to meet the demanding needs of the schools. Dr. J. H. Walthall, assistant superintendent in charge of personnel and re- search, and his secretary, Mrs. Emmeleen Laurence, discuss employment. Assistant Superintendent o Instruction John Fortenberry, a former band director, and Mr. A. I. tape, former Central band director, now. supervisor of instrumental music. Little Rock Schools, discuss new music concepts. Administration—21