Madison Heights High School - Monelison Yearbook (Madison Heights, VA)

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ADMINISTRATION Mr. Tyler Fulcher Principal Lynchburg College, A.B. University of Virginia, M.A. La Salle E. University, LL.B. February 22, 1952 Dear Students, We are living in a complex society. The events which have taken place since the Industrial Revolution are breath-taking in scope and in implication. The problems of life of today arc, indeed, different from those of yesterday. Figuratively speaking, as a student, you should pause from time to time for the purpose of viewing your surroundings or for the purpose of taking your bearings in the sea of complexity. A casual view will reveal that you arc in a period of preparation; that the citizens of your County and State believe in you to such an extent that they arc willing to pay considerable sums of money for your training; that your parents are providing not only tax money but all other expenses of your boyhood preparation; that your teachers have devoted their lives to your instruction and guidance, and that many others are devoting their time and energies to promote your welfare. As you, the student, thoughtfully take an account of yourself, you will inevitably reach the conclusion that society regards you as important and has vested interest in you. We now have many means of communication. From these means, we hear, see, and read that all is not well in our social order. We learn that there is war, or police action; that crimes arc being committed; that homes are disintegrating; that people are starving, and that much discontent is evident, and so on ad infinitum. To no small measure, your future performance will be determined upon your present preparation. Time is valuable, especially the present time. Tomorrow is not yours to count. The acquisition of technical knowledge and usable skills is important. The know-how abilities are necessary and essential. However, over and beyond these are other elements of training which deal with the art of living. What do you think of your fellownian? What are you willing to do for him? You should not be over anxious about the responsibilities which are yours now and the greater responsibilities which will be yours tomorrow. To devote yourself conscientiously to your present duties; to develop faith in yourself and in your fcllowman; to devote your efforts in your present preparation to the extent of your capacity, and to hold an abiding faith in your belief that the problems of life can be solved and the world can be made better, is my suggestion to you. In a world of changing values, there must be an absolute—a belief which will withstand the whims of time and be a fortress of strength in your hour of greatest challenge. Our Principle of Progress,” some years ago stated and adopted, and already knosvn by you, should be of help. The real meaning of this principle may be stated in question form: Wherever 1 Go, Will the Community be Better When I Leave?” With best wishes to each of you, I am Sincerely, Tyler Fulcher, Principal 9

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ADM I NISTRATION MR. A. J. CAMDEN, SUPERINTENDENT In our world of work, each individual is afforded an opportunity to choose his life’s career. Each of these fields of work is very important, and all dependent upon the other and vice versa. One of the great challenges of the present age, as in the ages past, is to assist, help and guide the young people to develop and grow into happy, useful citizens. If the defects and ills of our social order are to be cured and remedied, at least in part, the leadership in our school units will in no small measure be responsible. Of the many opportunities for our Division Superintendent, Mr. A. J. Camden, to find a more lucrative profession, he has wisely chosen to work among Amherst County’s greatest resource, the youth. SCHOOL BOARD Each citizen of our County is challenged to render a public service, a service which carries with it little or no compensation of a pecuniary nature. There are many ways by which such a service may be rendered. The idea of helping young people grow and develop into worthy citizens able to meet the responsibilities which of necessity will be theirs is, indeed, one of the highest ambitions of those who are dedicated to public service. Of this our School Board with Mrs. Bess W. Shrader, Chairman; Mr. Jack F. Thomas, Vice Chairman; Mr. Ashby Woods, and Mr. Herbert J. Camden, members, arc most aware. 8

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THE FACULTY OF 1952 We, the Class of 1952, are deeply indebted to members of our Faculty, who have greatly encouraged us to do our best in everything. Through our High School years, we have grown to love and respect them more and more. Because of their sympathetic understanding and their willingness to help each student with his problems, they have helped to make this The Best Year Yet.” 10