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

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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

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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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MISS MARY SUE ADAMS Having attended the University of Alabama, Miss Adams, received her B.S. degree in educa- tion. She teaches physical education at North and sponsors the Cheerleaders and the Booster Club. She also helps with The Viking. Miss Adams lives in Charlotte. She enjoys sewing, traveling, and raising nice kittens. MRS. RUTH BARFIELD A graduate of Mercer University where she received an A.B. degree, Mrs. Barfield teaches English at North and is an adviser for The Viking. She sponsors the senior trip to New York, where she sees as many Broadway plays as possible. Her greatest interest, hobbywise, is fishing. She has one daughter Iudy, a senior at North. MISS BONNIE CARSWELL Having received her B.S. degree at ASTC, Miss Carswell teaches Algebra I and business math. She sponsors the Future Teachers Club and is interested in science. She enjoys reading and playing the piano. Miss Carswell lives on Sugaw Creek Road in Derita. MR. WILLIAM I. COCHRAN From the University of Maryland, Mr. Coch- ran received his Masters degree. He teaches in- dustrial arts, mechanical drawing, and art. He coaches track and sponsors the Safety Club. His hobbies are painting, photography, hunting, and fishing. He, his wife, and son live in Hunt- ersville. FACULTY Enjoying the junior-Senior Prom were Miss Carswell, Mr. Hough, Mrs. Hough, Miss Kiker, and Miss Smith. Page Sixteen