Marion High School - Hurricane Yearbook (Marion, VA)

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The Chief Forecaster Mr. Williams confers with other leaders about our school policies. HOWARD W. WILLIAMS Un. of Tennessee—M.S. Neighborhood Youth Corps workers are based in the A principal ' s work is never done! MSHS administration. The ability to forecast the future from experience gained from many years of service is the mark of an able and dedicated administrator. In his position as principal of MSHS, Mr. Howard Williams is determined, yet friendly; strict, but not unbending; and always eager to help guide MSHS toward the stars. Mr. Williams’ duties include the administration of school policy, linking the school to the com¬ munity and the school board, and aiding the students in their day-to-day lives whenever possible. Page 9

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We Pause to Honor Marion Senior High School and Smyth County were served long and faithfully by the one we now honor. It is with the deepest sor¬ row, yet with the greatest love and respect that we will always remember in our hearts and prayers Mr. Louis D. Dabney. He gave thirty- seven years of his life to education, and his place will never again be completely filled. Mr. Dabney was born and grew up in and around Washington, D.C., where he achieved many awards at Armstrong High School, both academic and athletic. He attended Virginia State College, where he again excelled in his studies and in sports, lettering in three sports— football, basketball, and baseball—for four years. His football honors include being named to the CIAA team for two years, and to the Pittsburgh Courier All-American team his sen¬ ior year. He received his Master’s Degree in education from the University of Pennsylvania. In 1932, Mr. Dabney came to Marion to teach. On June 25, 1934, he and the former Evelyn Richardson were united in marriage. Three sons were born to the couple—Charles Louis, Howard, and James. A member of Mt. Pleasant United Method¬ ist Church, Mr. Dabney was a lay reader for the congregation, and a Sunday School teacher. He held innumerable positions in the commun¬ ity, including positions on the hospital Board of Directors, and the VEA. We will always hold a special place in our memories for Mr. Dabney. Every move he made, every thought he had, deeply influenced someone somewhere, and in this way Louis D. Dabney will always remain a part of our lives. Page 8

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Hurricane Co-pilot The office of Assistant Principle at MSHS is filled by Mr. David Henry, a man as familiar to his surroundings as his face is to the students. The link between the students and discipline, Mr. Henry cheerfully administers to the needs of the student body. Behind the scenes work two other important facets of Forecast ’69: Mrs. Katherine Williams and Mrs. Linda Dean. The office staff comple¬ ments and refines the work of the administration, as w ' ell as lightening the load of Mr. Williams, Mr. Henry, and Mr. McDonald. LAYTON DAVID HENRY Appalachian State University—M.A. Put the word on ' em, Mr. H! The student ' s permanent file is a compre hensive look at his high school career. There is no end to the paper work in the office. Page 10