Maury High School - Commodore Yearbook (Norfolk, VA)

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People come and people gog some are soon forgotteng some are long remembered. To the latter group belongs Mr. Nolley, for surely no one who has ever known him could possibly forget him. He is the embodiment of Maury's spiritg an ardent, enthusiastic supporter of all athletic events. No pep rally, no game, whatever the time or however severe the weather condition, finds him absentg he is always out in frontg a one-man cheering team. An honorary member of every school team, his presence on the bench is as familiar as that of the coaches and teams. His enthusiasm is con- tagious, his smile is infectious, his influence is far-reaching. Familiar face, beloved teacher, counselor and friend- Cap'n Henry Nolley! Sl lk As familiar as textbooks, report cards and homework, is the figure of Mr. Harris, genius of the photographic lens. Clad in a long khakirduster, a black hat far back on his head, a camera in his hand, he is often to be seen recording on film interesting people and events. Or he may be found perched on a ladder, presumably ready to do some minor repair workg actually watching a chance to catch a subject unawares. It is not unusual to find him surrounded by clamoring groups of students begging to be snapped. No plea goes unanswered. His genius is evidenced in the hall leading to his oflice, a hall covered with photographs. Here is a pictorial record of Maury's past and her present, for here hang hundreds of pictures of those who have labored within Maury's walls. Faces of students, of teachers, of personnel, pictures of activities, pictures of every phase of school lifeg all are here. And in the hearts of all Commodores is affectionately pic- tured the familiar face of the photographer himself-Mr. George Harris. A ONE MAN FXHIBIT A NEW GUISE FOR MR. HARRIS-A photographic subject

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College Day November IO, l955, began as any other normal school day beginsg it ended with excited students rushing home to confer with parents and to mail college application blanks. November 10, 1955 was College Day. On this day, representatives from forty-two colleges came to Maury. They came armed with college data. supplemental films, and slidesg they came with the avowed purpose of arousing students' interest in a specific college and of encouraging student enrollment in that college. Conferences were held in specifically designated rooms, where students might go to learn about the colleges of their choice. These conferences, each an hour long, made it possible for students to explore the possible virtues and limitations of two colleges, they made possible the making THE GUIDING SPIRIT - X Mrs. Dorothy Bryan, College fet f Counselor. Aj ia' O 'O ' j il .iziz 3 OH, TO BE A GIRL!-James McCarthy sighs wistfully as Mrs, Karl Ogden extols the virtues of Randolph Macon Woman's College. 22 of decisions which had to be based upon entrance require- ments, scholastic ability, and financial status. ln addition to conferences scheduled for the college bound student, a program was held in the auditorium for those students planning to go directly from high school into a chosen vocation. Here, two able speakers pointed out the necessity both of choosing a vocation and of adjusting oneself to his vocation. This program was arranged by the Key Club. College Day ended with a tea for all visitors. Behind its smoothly running machinery lay the careful planning of Mrs. Dorothy Bryan. college counselor, the F.T.A. Club, and the Key Club. COLLEGE DAY USHERS-Indulge in friendly competition to greet the first college representative.