Longview High School - Lobo Yearbook (Longview, TX)

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Heads of the Classes Mr. Don Johnson Junior and Sophomore Boys Principal Mrs.Mary Lou Reed Freshman Principal Stepping in to correct a Wrong, Removing trouble that doesn't belong. Hearing out the students' view, Then making decisions on what to do. Upholding goals and principles In standing behind our Principal. Becoming a friend to those in need, Working in helping us to succeed. - anonymous Mr. George Shankle Senior and Sophomore Girls Principal The name says it all . . . or does it? Assistant principals serve as the right hand men and women to Principal Robert McMinn in ad- dition to tending to a multiple of assigned duties. Many of their re- sponsibilities include handling dis- cipline and attendance problems, supervision of allotted school func- Mr. Brooks Flemister Assistant Principal for Instruction tions and the campus as a whole, and aiding in the evaluation of teachers' performances. Individual assignments range widely from the processing of school insurance, to the coordination of campus secu- rity, evacuation plans andfor emer- gency drills. Mrs. Andrea Clark Special Program Principal Mrs. Lucy Dixon ACCS Principal FACULTY 67

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l-I4 F11 Top Lobo School days are the best days of a young person's life. Not only are they exciting, but they also are filled with numerous oppor- tunities for students to participate in wholesome activities that prepare kids for future success. The future belongs to those young peo- ple who seize the moment - who work diligently, who set goals and who learn to be flexible. My best feeling about schools and kids is summarized in the following quote: It is not the critic that counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled or whether the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs, and often comes up short again and again. Who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause. And who, if at best in the end, knows triumph of Q higher treatment and high achievement. And who, at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly so that his soul shall never be with those cold and timid ones who know neither victory or defeat. Principal Robert McMinn coordinates and supervises the overall operation of Longview High School, while other duties include a variety of other tasks. Some duties include serving as a representative in the community in which he makes speeches encouraging public involvement with the school while others involve becoming interactive in campus organizations. The standing philosophy of LHS stands as follows: to acknowledge the wide range of abilities and educational needs of a diverse student population, to believe that a diverse population demands a diverse curriculum. to realize 66 FAC! 'LTI' Robert McMinn Principal that a well-prepared, devoted staff is the key to successful student performance, and the implementing of the com- prehensive instructional program is the shared respon- sibility of the students, school personnel, parents, and other community members. Each year new goals for LHS are set with optimistic views. This year's goals were set to increase student achievement, improve communications, and develop cit- izenship. LHS has improved substantailly from recent years and will continue to do so in the future.

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68 F.-1l'l'I.Tl' Gay McAlister Twelfth Grade Reaching out in times of need, Lending a helping hand. Extending advice to troubled minds, Trying to understand. Earnest in sincerity to those Who seek solutions. Doing all that they possibly can ln making their contributions. Becoming involved in others' live: To aid in reaching their goals. Advising, changing. seeking and hoping To touch their inner souls. 5 HIIOIIYITIOLIS Jane Houston Vocational inding C assy Veronica Yarbrough Eleventh Grade Adolphus Wright Ninth Grade Counselors provide guidance services to students along with a varying degree of other responsi- bilities. They provide information to students and parents regarding school programs, offer educational counseling pertaining to appropri- ate course selections, and are avail- able for individual counseling for effective adjustment to school and life. Counselors also assist in ap- Lobos Lee Elder Tenth Grade praisal services for monitoring achievement and diagnosing areas of strengh, weakness, and interest. With college selection becoming a major step in most graduates lives, counselors are helpful with advice on choices concerning in- stitutions of higher learning, in seeking out degree opportunities, giving achievement tests and ex- plaining the College Board En- trance exams. Some applications for scholarships from various schools and degree areas are kept on file from which counselors dis- cuss and distribute to individuals who show an interest. Students are assigned to counselors by grade level and are available for confer- ences before and after school or during lunch periods.