Longview High School - Lobo Yearbook (Longview, TX)

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l1'l umber One Lobo The Longview schools are among the finest in the state. Our academic standards continue to rise far above state averages and in many cases above national averages. Our extracurricular programs including ac- ademics, fine arts and athletics are the benchmark for East Texas and the state. We set our goals to seek only the best for our students and to continue to increase the opportunities in every area for expan- sion of the mind, body and ability. Our community shares this vision and has sup- ported the district with taxes, new build- ings, additions, and many hours of vol- unteer time on the behalf of excellence. The public school continues to be the hope of the future for our country. It shall be our perpetual mission to prepare young- sters to function effectively in whatever circumstance or environment that society dictates. We will have to meet the new information high tech society and excel in this new level of challenge. And excel we will in the Longview Independent School District. As Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Buddy Davis se1'ves as the overall chief executive of the LISD Board of Education and as the educational leader and administrative manager ofthe district. Dr. Davis acts as a liaison between the school system and the community in addition to providing ad- ministrational leadership tor the entire district. He strives to develop a harmonious working relationship between the 1-'.-tt'l 'I Tl' Dr. Buddy L. Davis Superintendent Board and himself and prepares the budget with assistance from administrational staff. He also directs the school system in accordance with approved policies of the Board and then develops adrninistrational principles and proceedures for placing Board policy into effect. Dr. Davis maintains an open door policy to teachers, administration. parents and students.

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it - .1 if Zwldff Our faculty and staff are a big piece that make up part of our special school. Teachers at LHS plan weeks and weeks of lesson plans while the cafeteria Workers provide weekly food schedules. Teachers spend an enormous amount of extra time to help students in need. Without the dedication and time spent, many students would not be what they are today. Teaching is not just sitting at the front of a classroom telling the students what to do. It takes a lot to get needed information into our thick skulls. This skill has been mastered by many teachers here at LHS. Mrs. Sigrid Yates once used paper planes gliding through the air to get her class to write descriptive sentences using all the parts of speech that We forgot had existed. Everybody at LHS plays an important role in our educa- tion, be it teachers or staff. Without their support and ded- ication LHS Would be consid- ered just ordinary.

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Leaders of the Pack The Longview Independent School District, es- tablished in 1909, encompases 125 square miles in Longview located in Gregg County. The district is fully accredited by the Texas Education Associ- ation of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Serving a population of approximately 50,000, Longview ISD strives to prodvide a variety of quality educational opportunities in an outstanding instructional pro- gram. Longviewls Board of Education and Adminis- tration constantly seeks to improve upon the school system. The Board meets monthly to plan the agenda for the entire LISD and works with a budget QV QW? of 5B27,461,795. The seven members are elected for three-year terms and serve voluntarily without fi- nancial compensation. Office terms are staggared to insure continuity. Two members are elected each year for two years, and three members are elected every third year. Officers include a president, vice president, sec- retary, and assistant secretary who are elected to office by the Board members. All regular and special meetings are open to the public. Citizens and em- ployees are encouraged to attend and participate. The LISD Board of Education functions under the laws of the State of Texas and the policies it has established. K - Sitting: Mrs. Cassandra Northcutt, sec.g Mr. John Harrison, pres.g Mr. Clarence Bailey, Standing: Mr. Bruce Cammackg Mr. Bill Hawkins, asst. sec.g Dr. Carroll Sherman, v.pres.q Mr. Tony Martin phutu by .June Br-awning FACULTY 65