Marietta High School - Olympian Yearbook (Marietta, GA)

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This is New York, Mr. Anderson tells a class of interested parents who accepted the PTA's invitation to visit the school and the teachers. Each parent followed the schedule of his child. Another night parents and teachers talked turkey about the different grade levels and thc curriculum at MHS. PT CHOOSES Now is the time, insists the Marietta PTA. Now is the time for MHS parents to place themselves in the position of the student and learn the opportuni- ties, the courses, and the teachers at the school of their children. The parent-teacher association put forth much effort to carry out its goal for this year. Realizing the importance and necessity of the par- ent, teacher, and student working together, the PTA Worked endlessly to bring the home and school closer together. The officers and members, ably led by Mrs. Tumlin, had quite a lively interest in this worthwhile theme. Throughout the year a program of interest to every parent was presented at each monthly meeting. The annual Parent's Night drew a record crowd again this year. An impressive crowd also attended a special forum on the school's grading system. Mrs. Howell talks with Eleta Cox and her mother about a project. This is part of the PTA's program. 5 ' 1 , . - - . . . i:fi3F1 PTA President, Mrs. Sigman Tum- lin, Mrs. Swain and Mrs. Guy Rob- erts discuss future plans and pro- ' . grams for the PTA. 22

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IDE The new cement stands will increase the seating ca- pacity of the stadium. The administration earnestly strived to conduct a school year that was adequate for each student and that would keep Marietta an outstanding school in the state of Georgia. Maintaining high standards of school administration, several capable leaders guided our school lives this year. As principal, Mrs. Fred Swain worked with both the faculty and the students to improve the quality of instruction at MHS. She was interested in all facets of our lives. Upon the completion of this year's work Mrs. Swain planned to devote her valuable time and energy to a very important job-that of assistant to the superintendent for Marietta City schools. Mrs. Swain's main duty would be the co-ordination of school curriculum. Mr. L. C. Cox will be MHS's new principal. During his five years at MHS as coach and assistant principal, he learned about many areas of our school life. Ever mindful of our needs, our leaders did much to make our schqol days full of memories we will always treasure through our lives. Mr. Shuler Antley, B.S. graduate of the Citadel Military Col- lege and L.L.B. graduate of Atlanta Law School, is retiring after thirty-one years of dedication and service in the field of educa- tion. As Marietta City School Superintendent for seventeen years, he has excelled both as a builder of better school facili- ties and a builder of the minds, bodies, and personalities of young people. Mr. Antley says, I hope to continue to serve in the educational field as best I can. Mr. Henry L. Kemp, as assistant to the superintendent for the past two years, co-ordinated the curriculum for Marietta city schools. Mr. Lloyd Cox is assistant principal at MHS. He di- rects many phases of our school life. 'Q Vb'7'1'1'!k.i1b , f ' Mrs. Fred Swain, MHS principal for ten years, is a leading educator

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W W 45 A ew Q J' As., A'f'L.,f - in Mrs. J. H. Bell, PTA radio chairman, supervises the taping of the Glee Club radio program. Similar programs were presented throughout the school year. YE RQS GOALS In April the yearly Science Fair was opened to the parents, who visited the science department to View the many interesting projects. A thought-provoking program was presented by the Science Club. The subfreshmen enjoyed a dance early in the year presented by the PTA especially for the eighth grad- ers and their dates. In the fall Mrs. James T. Anderson entertained the faculty at a tea. Later in the year the PTA honored Mrs. Christine Hutcheson, an outstanding teacher, with a very lovely tea. Students owe much to this worthwhile organization that demonstrates their interest and effort in the individual development of every pupil. They have completed many worthwhile projects which have con- tributed much to our school. Through these activities the PTA became an important part of our school and home lives. At the PTA tea in her honor, Mrs. Christine Hutcheson auto- graphs a copy of her book, Off the High Horse, for Mrs. Steve Tumlin. The tea was a great success. Mrs. John King and Mrs. Myrtle Chatfield deco- rate for a special dance for the subfreshmen. Mr. Henry Dumphey explains his treasurer's report to Mrs. Charles Clayton and Mrs. V. S. Malnoski, secre- taries. The PTA seems to be financially well off!