Marshall High School - Maverick Yearbook (Marshall, TX)

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ff f xl' f ' 1' 2' rimzf PRINCIPAL MR. JOHN L. ROARK DOING A WONDERFUL JOB at school, at home, and in the community, Mr. Roark is in charge of an important part in building today's youth into the leaders of tomorrow. Born in the small town of Bailey, Tex., he graduated from Leonard High School. From Howard Payne College, he received a B.A. Degree and furthered his education at ETSU, from which he earned an M.A. Degree. Before becoming our principal, Mr. Roark was principal at Brady, Tex., and at Robert E. Lee in Marshall. Taking an active part in the life of our city, Mr. Roark is a member of the Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, TSTA, NEA, the .State and National Assoc. of Secondary Principals, and serves as chairman of the Official Board of the First Methodist Church. Counseling students, cheering the Mavs, working on church committees, participating in service clubs, and hav- ing a good time with his family prove our principal to be a very efficient and busy man. 23

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Seneel Sy fenn llnder I e Znpnble eneler nzp ef One Superintendent THE STUDENTS AND CITI- ZENS OF MARSHALL ARE VERY fortunate in having our school system in the capable hands of Superintendent Von Rhea Beane. Born in Hunt County, Texas, he graduated from Greenville High School and continued his education at ETSU, from which he received his B.A. degree. Holding a M.A. Degree from SMU, Mr. Beane has served as principal in Lampasas, Waco, and Texarkana. Before com- ing to Marshall in July, 1958, he was Superintendent of Schools in Mineola, Texas. An active member of life in the community, Mr. Beane belongs to several civic clubs and organizations. Serving on the Board of the Harri- son County Mental Health Society, the Harrison County Crippled Childrens' School, the Marshall Council of Camp Fire Girls, the Marshall Civic Symphony, and The Harrison County Community Chest, he also works with numerous school groups and clubs. The proud father of 3 sons: jerry, 22, a student of Baylor Law School, Mike, 16, a Jun- ior at MHS, and Bobby, 11, a fifth grade student, Mr. Beane is a mem- ber of the Rotary Club, the First Baptist Church, where he is a deacon, and the Masons. MR. VON RI-IEA BEANE Superintendent of Schools

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ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL MR. BILL ATWELL GEE! DON'T YOU KNOW MR. ATWELL en- joys his job with such pretty helpers to assist him. Un- fortunately, these six girls are here for work only and find little time for play during this time. Their main con- cern is to be of assistance to Mr. Atwell in any way they can. Those pupils venturing in the reception room find a cheerful welcome from one of these girls: Linda Cooper, Jeannette Moore, Joyce Allen, Carol Holmes, or Karen Woodley. 24 CARRYING ON HIS many duties with great efficiency, Mr. Bill Atwell serves as Assistant Principal of Marshall High School. One may find him assisting Mr. Roark, executing general busi- ness in and around the school, or counseling pupils. He holds a Bachelors Degree from Hender- son State Teacher's College and is an active member of TSTA, the National Association of Biology Teachers, and the First Baptist Church. Much of his spare time is spent in activities of the US Army Reserve. Mr. Atwell especially enjoys fishing, photography, swimming, and his two sons, Steve and Stuart. 'tu.4!s?ew56s- M4 4 f 46 11.2-3:54, , 3.9 ,,',fY: g-sv f this