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

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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

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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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Carter Returns to Alma Mater As Principal leaving »K« building after firtt day of clitui here, newly-appointed Principal Harry Carter, an «lumnus of Central, pause to glance on a welcoming sign. The sign was built by Student Council members. Among the duties of Miss Earnestine Opio, her most predominant one is registering and orienting students new to Central's halls. ‘1 only hope to have a part in keeping Central one of the best high schools in the United States.” With such ambitions, Mr. Harry Carter, new principal, returned for the third time this year to his old alma mater. Mr. Carter’s deep roots at Central were established when he enrolled in 1937 as a sophomore. After gradu- ation on May 28, 1940, Mr. Carter’s connection with Central was severed for several years. He advanced his education at the University of Arkansas, where he secured a masters degree in educational administration. His first homecoming was realized when he was ap- pointed assistant principal to Mr. Jess Matthews in 1948. After remaining at Central as an administrator until 1952, a promotion beckoned Mr. Carter from Central. During the summer of 1965. having been selected as principal by the School Board, Mr. Carter again ascended the steps of Central. In his new position Mr. Carter has a busy schedule providing modem courses of study for an alert student body and supervising one of the nation’s largest high schools. 22—Administration