Northeast High School - Viking Log Yearbook (St Petersburg, FL)

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The upils' choice Teaching math is what Mrs. Gladlys Cummings loves to do, and when s e came to Northeast, students had the op- portunity to see how dedicated she real- ywas. Mrs. Cummings began her teaching career in 1964. Presently, besides teaching geometry and general math, she is working toward a Master of Education degree at the University of South Florida and holds a summer job at St. Petersburg lunior College. Believin that teachers should prac- tice what Siey preach prior to entering the classroom, Mrs. Cummings takes time to plan her lessons and prepare them in as many ways as ossible so that each student can choose the method that suits himfher best. Mrs. Cummings believes in teachin , practicing, and reteaching, and fecis that covering two pages of work thoroughly is wort more t an browsing through ten. She also feels that teachers should be evaluated by the students so that they know the are doing a good job. The concern that you have for the students says to them: 'I'm trying to help you: you do your part, too'. This desire to share her knowledge with others convinced students that Mrs. Cummings was a worth dedication candidate. With great pleasure, the senior class dedicates the 1983 Viking Log to Mrs. Gladys Cummings. Congratulations, Mri. Cummings - you did your job we . Telling each student what has to be done is im- portant, comments Mrs. Gladys Cummings. In her math classes, she believes that assignments should not be guesswork 3 this is why she begins each new unit with an explanation and a descrip- tion of what is expected of the student. 262 DEDICATION

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Honor with a smile. Ellen Batsavage pins his award on Mr. Herb Dixon after his name was an- nounced on the intercom to receive the yearbook dedication. Mr. Dixon is one of only two teachers and administrators to receive this recognition this year. 'Ss f 'QS f E.- 'gl kt,. i Northeast is just like home to me, stated Mr. Herbert Dixon. Mr. Dixon has been a member of the faculty and administration for ten years. Originally a physical education teacher and coach, Mr. Dixon is now well known in his position as a dean, but he still attends every football and basketball game at school. Mr. Dixon said that he owes all of his success to the faculty, students, and administration, and commented, Basically, Ijust love Northeast. Although Mr. Dixon is firm in his job as a dean, as he stated jokingly, 'Tm mean, he believes that he has attained a different type of relationship with students that no one else has. This rela- tionship is based on mutual under- standing and respect. Mr. Dixon stated that his method in dealing with students was that he tried to get to know each stu- dent personally. When I can call kids by their first name and have a conversa- tion with them, it makes them realize that they're not all bad and that I'm truly concerned about them. It is this con- cern and understanding that has re- vealed to students Mr. Dixon's real personality. With great pleasure, the senior class dedicates the 1983 Viking Log to Mr. Herbert Dixon. Congratulations Mr. Dixon - you've earned our respect. DEDICATION 263