North Mecklenburg High School - Viking Yearbook (Huntersville, NC)

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5 xg J Mr Fred A. Cochran, Mr. Dave Harris, Mr. I. W. Wilson, Mr. Lacey Ranson, Mr. W. B. McClintock, and Mr. 1. Mason Smith made up the County Board of Education. Student Welfare Center Ot Boards' Attention Ever mindful of what is good and what is right for every student, both the county and local boards moved forward, even in the face of criticism and, at times, opposition. When the idea of a 6-3-3 school system was first advocated, there was much to be said against it. But with patience and courage, the county board went about its work of trying to convince the public that what they were doing was in the interest of everyone. Now, after several years of consolidation, the public acclaims gladly that it was a big step for- ward in the education of their children. Much good had come from the consolidation program. Mr. Sam Wilson, Dr. R. M. Withers, Mr. Ben Washam, Mr. lenburg Committee. Because of the addition of the perimeter area to the city, it was felt that better schools would result from the consolidation of the city and the county systems. Seeing that it would be in the interest of the students to consolidate the two systems, the county board approached the merger with the same spirit as it had the 6-3-3 division. With a great unselfish spirit, the local commit- teemen moved with the county board to bring about this change. Mecklenburg County students are privileged, indeed, to have such administrative units. john Mitzel, and Mr. C. D. Bradford were on the North Meck- Poge Fourteen

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Mr. J. W. Wilson worked long and hard to effect the changes that are evident in the schools of Mecklenburg County. Under his guidance much progress has been made in recent years. Administration Advocates Progress Never satisfied but always looking to the future is the Mecklenburg County Board of Education, the local board, and Nortlfs administrative unit. Several years ago there were many high schools in the county, each made up of grades one through twelve. To give the students the opportunity to get a better education, the three upper high school grades were consolidated into three senior high schools, with another added this year. junior high schools composed of grades seven through nine have been planned for each area of the county, also. However, that is not the big- gest step forward that has been taken. In 1961, Charlotte City Schools and Mecklenburg County schools will merge into one system. It is the wish of everyone that this merger will bring the student a better chance to prepare him- self for whatever he wants from life. Poge Thirteen

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Possessing qualities that command the respect and admiration of every student at North, Mr. W. A. Hough works diligently in the interest of the students. Not only does he work in their behalf, but he is a friend to each of them. He knows most of them by name, Csome few quite intimatelyj , and always has a good word about each of them. Mr. Hough and his family live in the house pro- vided for the principal on the school grounds. His wife teaches English at Huntersville, where his two children, Zoe Ann and Bill, attend school. His hobbies are hunting and any of the sports connected with the school. He attended every game of North's and showed a great interest in all the activities of the school. Mr. Hough is a graduate of Wake Forest Col- lege. He came to North from Berryhill Junior High School. Mr. W. A. Hough is principal of North Mecklen- burg High School. Local Administration Students' Friends Mrs. Louella Hefner is the school secretary. Keeping very busy with the school's activities, Mrs. Louella Hefner is the bonded treasurer of North and also the secretary. Her duties are numerous, but she greets everyone with a smile, no matter how busy the day has been. Reading, boating, swimming, and going to the movies are hobbies which she enjoys with her husband, jimmy, and her three children, Larry, Kent, and Sylvia. She also takes an active part in community affairs. Mrs. Hefner and her family live on Allen Road East in Derita. Page Fifteen