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

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Conscientious Administrators Labor for Excellence Floyd W. Parsons Superintendent of Schools Arkansas' largest public school system is supervised by Mr. Floyd W. Parsons, now in his sixth year as super intendent of the Little Rock Public Schools. Mr. Parsons takes pride in his work and is pleased that the Little Rock schools are noted throughout the U.S. as being among the very best. We hope to make them even better.” he said. A new position at the administration level was created this year. Dr. H. I I. Perritt was employed as an advisory specialist in human relations through funds obtained from the U.S. government. The 1966-67 school year also saw acceleration of faculty desegregation with approximately 50 teachers assigned to schools where their race was in the minority. A grant of S300,750 from the Federal Development of Economic Education Project assisted in developing and in- creasing the scope of teaching economics on both the elementary and secondary levels. Overall, the 1966-67 year has been one of the best ever for the Little Rock schools. Mr. Parsons said. Mr. Floyd Langston, assistant superintendant in charge of finance, and Mrs. Cleo Margrave, business manager, review a ledger. Mr. Langston supervises funds for all schools in the Little Rock School System. 18- Administration

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Dr. Edwin Barron, Jr. and Mr. Warren K. Bass, vice president of the school board, look over the bleachers, rebult for improvement of the stadium. Now school board member, Mr. Winslow Drummond, visita Central and converses with Mrs. Nyna Keeton. Board—17 Mrs. Jean Gordon, school board secretary, and Dr. John Harrel, Jr., president, give their approval of the new lockers, installed at Central High School this summer.

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Superintendent of little Rock Public School System Mr. Floyd Parsons end Deputy Superintendent Mr. Poul Feir talk under the painter'» equipment. Extensive painting wet carried on during the summer at Central High. Charles Burks, former principal of Jonesboro High School and new director of secondary education, and Assistant Superintendent of Instruction John Fortenberry discus the possibilities of purchasing new science equipment. Four dedicated assistants who are well-versed in their individual departments assist Superintendent Floyd VV. Parsons in working for the educational progress of the individual schools. With twelve years of experience in the Little Rock schools, Mr. Paul Fair contributes much in the functional operation of the school system as deputy superintendent. I le has been able to coordinate all of the departments and offer advice to the school principals. Assistant superintendent of instruction, Mr. John Fort- enberry, plans a program for more extensive courses that meet career needs of students. I le also strives to help each pupil realize his individual potentials. Setting his goal at securing enough funds to meet the demands asked by the school, Mr. Floyd Langston works as the assistant superintendent of finance. The position of assistant superintendent of personnel remained vacant throughout most of the year due to the resignation of Dr. Harvey Walthall in September. He be- came superintendent of the Hot Springs Public Schools. Administration—19