New Hanover High School - Hanoverian Yearbook (Wilmington, NC)

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Versatile vice-principal Is Mr. Melvin G. Stahl, who, a vital mainspring in the ad- ministration, has become completely identified with all student interests and activities. Whether it be the choice of a college or an auditorium reservation, Mr. Stahl was ready to assist everyone. and friendly deans The efficiency and cooperation of our deans were well-known to New Hanover students through much helpful advice and coun- sel about numerous problems, ranging from advance excuses to MR. MELVIN G. STAHL schedule changes. To all those who have been associated with our Assistant Principal ae deans—and the watchbird was a frequent standee in lines formed for advice—the names of Mrs. Harriss and Mr. Capps signify a personal interest in all their problems. MR. FRED CAPPS MRS. MEARES HARRISS Dean of Boys Dean of Girls 11

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MR. DALE KIRK SPENCER Principal The genial coordinator of all New Hanover’s activities, whether large or small, Mr. Spencer maintained the respect and affection of both students and teachers. His ability to see through difficult situations and meet them with diplomacy and wisdom, his genuine interest in all the students’ activities, and his warm personality, which is the essence of our school spirit, have en- deared him to everyone. 10

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Efficiency typifies staff Miss Elizabeth Montgomery, Registrar Have you asked Miss Montgomery about your sched- ule? Does Miss Montgomery have any more bus tickets? Miss Montgomery, could | sign out now? These and a thousand other queries were met and handled with friendliness and efficiency by Miss Elizabeth Mont- gomery, registrar. Mrs. Zylphia Dickerson Daniels, Nurse Mrs. Daniels not only amply fulfilled her duty as nurse but often went beyond. Diagnosing students’ sudden complaints . . . applying bandages . . . administering medicine . . . Few students have not experienced her patience and wisdom in all matters of the infirmary. Mrs. Jane Davis, Secretary A welcome sight among inhabitants of Mr. Spencer’s outer office was Mrs. Davis, smiling cheerfully as she pounded out official letters, mimeographed the bulletin, filed program cards, and lifted morale in general, Miss Marie Schulken, Receptionist “Miss Schulken would know—she’s either in her office or the bookroom!” A daily echo repeated many times by searchers for lost books, debt-settlers for class rings, and prospective signers-out. Sprightly Miss Schulken helped all the perplexed and confused, whether newcomers or mis-placers, with wry good humor, and was highly appreciated. Mrs. Ruth Lodor, Dietitian Well-balanced meals were served daily in the cafe- teria, supervised by Mrs. Lodor, The students’ delight at the reasonable price and delicious quality of their lunch was evident in the large numbers of students who crowded the cafeteria both fifth and sixth lunches. Mr. William Arthur Moore, Custodian Be it a lost locker key, a collapsed window shade, or doubtfully existent stage-sets for the assembly program, Mr. Moore was sure to know just what to do; if pos- sible, he did it, to the gratification of students and teachers alike, 12 Mrs. Daniels Mrs. Davis Mr. Moore