New Deal High School - Roar Yearbook (New Deal, TX)

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fre yjroyresszbe You can turn any corner, glance down any corridor and find our friend Mr. Wills. There is no problem too small for him to listen quietly to and diagnose the trouble. If he does not have the solution, you always walk away with the feeling that there's someone who cares! His personality reaches into the heart of each student. To know Mr. Wills is to love and respect him as a friend and as principal of New Deal High School Mr. Bob Wills came to N.D. H.S. in 1960. He is well equipped for his tremendous job as principal because he has experienced almost all the problems that a teacher or principal has, for he has been both. Mr. Wills directs an In-Service meeting of the teachers. This is one of the many tasks assigned to a principal. E 1 MR. BOB WILLS

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ur rv mzlnzkfrafors The smooth operation of the New Deal Independent School Dis- trict is the responsibility of Mr. Dalton L. James, our superintendent of schools. Mr. James, who has been associated with the New Deal Schools for thirteen years, is con- sidered one of the top administra- tors in this area. In spite of his crowded schedule, he can always find time to help any student or teacher when help is needed. Mr. James' outstanding characteristic is his good sense of humor and his enjoyment of a joke. MR. DALTON L. JAMES Mr. James is shown at the right with Mrs. Opal Bumpass, Mrs. James, and New Deal's own Santa Claus, Bob Bonner. It was Mr. James' idea to have Santa visit each school room during the Christmas parties. He really enjoys Christmas holi- days. Mr, James' birthday is December 24. W Eg ,

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ff? CZQJD Q12 fazy J rfb czyoa MR. BOB CROOKS Though this was his first year at New Deal, Mr. Crooks has been found a capable principal and teacher, In his many duties, he has demonstrated those qualities which are most desirable in elementary principals. Many days he could be found in his office after other teachers had gone home. His warm hearted concern for the students' wel- fare and his fair unyielding system of discipline has made him a beloved and admired man within the New Deal school system. Mr. Crooks attended West Texas State University and Southern Methodist University. I-le has coached for several years and has had two state track teams. Mr. Crooks and his wife have two children, both girls. Mr. Crooks is shown at the right in his office. The stack of papers in the work- basket is typical of the work he faces each day.