Parkland High School - Spectatus Yearbook (Winston Salem, NC)

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ww' We g I MISS RUTH HOLTON SECRETARY Miss Holton, secretary to the prin- cipal and manager of the office pages, keeps business matters of the school running smoothly by her efficiency and by her interest in the teachers and the students. MR. WAYNE BARE B.S. Serving as assistant principal this year, Mr. Bare, who gets much pleasure from mathematical puzzles, proves very efficient in his work with the Key Club, bus routes and schedules, and disciplinary problems. MR. TOM CASH A.B., B.S., M.Ed. To assist mathematicians in per- fecting algebraic equations, Mr. Cash, who teaches Algebra l and ll and serves as the school's athletic director, explains to his students the purpose of the Burns Board. s f Sis f 5 MRS. LENA GODWIN B.S. Students find a helpful friend in Mrs. Godwin, guidance counselor, who gives information on institutions of higher learning and records entrance examination scores, besides working with the Student Council, sf J H, Q I . a - N g M 4 Y Q sf 2 ' xi A fc ' ' E... . ki? A f . 9 : i g, viper. V I, -if N- . f Q MR, DANIEL MOTLEY A.B., M.Ed. Interest in the younger generation leads Mr. Motley, guidance director, to advise students on choices of colleges and future vocations and to assist with preparatory tests that aid college-bound seniors. 27 MRS. WILHELMINA WHICKER DIETITIAN Planning of daily menus, making food orders, and supervising serving of lunches are just some of the many responsibilities performed by Mrs. Whicker, dietitian, who also enjoys sewing and gardening at home.

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Mr. Larry P. Graham, Principal Mr. Graham's past positions have given him a distinctive background in leadership. He has served as a mathematics teacher, athletic coach, guidance counselor, assistant principal of Gray High School and as principal of Hanes High School. Mr. Graham received his bachelor of arts degree from Catawba College and completed graduate work at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Al- though meeting administrative de- mands consumes most of his hours, Mr. Graham values leisure moments in which he exerts his ingenuity in wood- working, avidly supports sports events and enjoys camping trips with his wife and three children. To fulfill the needs of students has been the main objective of Mr. Larry Graham, principal. While our high school was under construction, Mr. Graham spent the spring and summer months in preparation for its comple- tion as he worked conscientiously with the steering committee and met regularly with the coaching and administrative staffs, Parkland's suc- cess in its first year is accredited to its principal with his capable leader- ship ability ond cooperative spirit He has shown his faith in the younger generation by making available an unlimited program of extra-curricular activities. Admiration and esteem are rendered to Mr. Graham for his ef- forts to build Parkland High School into a superior educational institution. Principal Larry Graham organizes new school. Displaying his outstanding organizational ability, Mr. Graham confers with Mrs. Patricia Reed, a faculty member, about landscaping of school grounds.

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Mrs. Virginia Mickey Mrs. Mickey received her bachelor of arts degree from Western Carolina College, after which she completed her graduate work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In the fall of i965 she was appointed by Governor Dan Moore to serve on the North Carolina Textbook Commission. As a member it was her responsibility to read and evaluate all recent text- books to decide which were appropri- ate for North Carolina schools. This year at Parkland she was in charge of the experimental team teaching United States history class. For plea- sure, Mrs. Mickey enjoys sewing, do- ing needlework, and going camping. Teaching or counseling, Mrs. Vir- ginia Mickey has been an inspiration to all of us for scholastic achievement. Through her thoughtful advice and warm friendship, she has helped us to adjust to a new building and com- bined student body and faculty. ln the classroom her bountiful knowledge and enlivening humor have enriched our minds and motivated us to search for higher goals. Her knowledge and understanding of young people, her wise judgment, and her unfailing kindness have encouraged us to seek her guidance in personal as well as academic problems. To Mrs. Mickey, who has willingly given her time to direct, encourage, and unselfishly serve our class, we, the seniors, proud ly dedicate the 1966 Spectatus. Mrs. Virginia H. Mickey merits senior dedication. ln fulfilling her duty as class sponsor, Mrs. Virginia Mickey carefully measures Tommy Thompson for his cap and gown as he excitedly awaits graduation.