Parry McCluer High School - Parrimac Yearbook (Buena Vista, VA)

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All other students follow the General course of study with emphasis on industrial arts and home economics in addition to the prerequisites in English, mathematics, science, and social studies. In 1955, Mr. R. Clayton Camden became the first full-time high school principal at Parry McCluer High School, a position which he holds at present. Prior to 1955 the position of high school principal was held by the superintendent of schools. A visit to the downstairs corridor leading into the gymnasium will reveal a facet of the school's history dear to the memories of many P.M.H.S. graduates. In the Trophy Case are housed the numerous team trophies, individual cups, and memorabilia awarded for excellence in athletic participation. The walls are covered with handsome pictures of Winning teams. The most cherished team trophies on display are the District Baseball Championships of 1950, 1952, 1953, 1960, and 1962; the District Football Championships 1959 and 1960; the District Basketball Championships of 1958—5S9, 1960—61, and 1961—62; State Basketball Runner-up 1958—59 and again in 1960—61; and the coveted Rockbridge Shriners! Football Trophy (1962). No history of Parry McCluer would be complete without mentioning the Annual Health Day, frequently referred to as May Day . This yearly event had its inception about 1928 and has kept approximately its same format of health court, pageantry, and games every year since 1928, The past several years have seen a greater emphasis, however, placed on physical education and gymnastics. This brings us to the present. Parry McCluer has expanded as far as it possibly can at its present location. But the growth and expansion of the City of Buena Vista, and with it the consequent growth of the school population, have necessitated the building of another school. The city is eagerly awaiting the September, 1963 opening of the Enderley Heights School. This new elementary school, located in the southern and most rapidly expanding section of the city, will greatly alleviate the crowded conditions of the Parry McCluer School—conditions which have necessitated the housing of the first grade in the Buena Vista Presbyterian Education Building from 1960—1963. The Enderley Heights School will have twelve classrooms but space for an almost unlimited number if the need should arise. Eight classroom teachers will comprise the teaching staff for grades one through four. Other facilities and rooms being built are an administrative suite, clinic, library, kitchen, and a multi-purpose room which can serve as a lunchroom, auditorium, and playroom. The expected date of completion is August 15, 1963.

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pe serat of Dy au MgC Muar leah Siew! The Parry McCluer High School has enjoyed a steady growth since its original founding in 1923. The original building held its location onthese grounds approximately where the gymnasium is now located. The school had eleven grades and was named in honor of Mr. Parry McCluer, who had been the superintendent of schools, but died before entering the new building. Mr. R. O. Bagby was the next superintendent of the school. He served from the time of Professor McCluer's death until 1930. Mr. E. W. Miller was superintendent from 1930-1937. Our present superintendent of schools, Mr. F. W. Kling, Jr. took over this office in 1937. In 1937 there were six high school classrooms and fourteen elementary classrooms. By way of contrast there are to- day 45 classrooms with a faculty of 23 high school and 27 elementary teachers. The first major improvement after the construction of the original building was in 1939 when the grandstand and wall were added to the school. In 1947, we received our present library, four classrooms, and a large downstairs recreation room. We received our present-day high school wing in 1955. It consisted of eight classrooms, art department, home economics department, industrial arts department, music department, science laboratory, gymnasium, clinic, cafeteria, and administrative of fices. The twelve-year program was initiated in 1954. The Class of '58 was the first class to graduate under this new pro- gram. The curriculum has been greatly expanded, and the students are now offered three different programs of five years' study. In accordance with his abilities, aptitudes, interests, and vocational plans, a student entering high school can choose the courses for which he is best fitted. For the academically talented students who plan to continue their education in an institution of high learning or who desire a firm foundation in the academic-centered curriculum, the Academic course is available with requirements and offered electives in advanced courses of mathematics, English, foreign language, social studies, and the sciences. Some thirty-five different courses are available to the students in the Academic course of study. For the students—boys and girls—who intend to do office work after graduation, the Business Education course is available. General business, shorthand, bookkeeping, typing, and clerical practice are among the courses offered.. Many college-bound students also take advantage of the typing courses, available as electives to all students.

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om SERLY HEIGHTS PRIMARY SCHOC e 3 A ViSTA, VIRGINGA RANDOLPH FRANTZ ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS ZORMNOKAE, VIRGINIA An architect's drawing of the Enderley Heights Primary School which will be ready for use September, 1963.