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

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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

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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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Principal, Registrar Work To Improve School As the representative of the superintendent of schools and the School Board, Principal Harry Carter is the co- ordinator of school activities for both students and faculty. A state representative and a graduate of Central I ligh, Mr. Carter works many hours daily to see that his alma mater remains as one of America’s best high schools. He takes a personal interest in each student's work at school and knows most students by name. This year under his supervision the school expanded its curriculum, increased its faculty, added newer equip- ment to most departments, and added four new student organizations. Registrar for the school is Miss Earnestine Opie, who is known and loved by thousands of Arkansans who have graduated from Central in the past three decades. Miss Opie’s responsibilities include scheduling of classes for students and faculty, approving credentials of applicants for graduation, and answering numerous requests for in- formation about students. Mr. Harry W. Carter, principal, readily takes an enthusiastic interest in all activities at Central. Above, Mr. Carter takes time from his busy schedule to read a bookie from his filet, containing material of school activities. Miss Earnestine Opie performs one of her many duties as official school registrar. Miss Opie. an integral part of Central, keeps the general office running smoothly by checking filet and schedules. 20-Administration