Pembroke High School - Corsair Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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On August 27, 1968, a new school opened, and it was named Pembroke. But the name held no real significance; it was named after a street which had been named for the Earl of Pembroke. Beyond the name, however, was an idea. A highly integrated school was the importance of the idea, and its hope. Teachers and administrators were drawn from the surrounding schools. Some of the best were selected, and all were able to meet the challenge. Pembroke opened in mayhem, confusion, and general excitement. It closed at the end of that day orderly, organized, and regular. All that was done that day. Throughout the year the school remained on an even keel through the combined efforts of an able administration, faculty, and student body. Pembroke met most obstacles and turned what was initially only an idea into an admirable reality.

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Mr. Edward Szetela becomes School Board The Hampton School Board, under the leadership of Mr. Garland R. Lively, superintendent, faced the challenge of providing a well-rounded school system for Hampton students. This year, their task was made more difficult by increased numbers of school-age children. New schools, at all levels of instruction, were needed. Through its author- ity, the Board planned for and supervised the construction of new facilities. Employing new teachers, allotting funds for instruc- tional materials, and dealing with administrative problems of the Hampton schools were among the duties of the Board. At regular meetings of the Board, local citizens had opportunities to express requests for changes in areas which involved their children. Mr. Garland R. Lively Randolph-Macon College, B.S. University of Virginia, M.Ed. Mr. Cooper, right, expresses his opinion as Mr. Brauer, chairman, listens. The School Board meets regularly with members Dr. Cypress, Mr. Dewey, Mr. Brauer, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Thompson, and Mrs. Smith in attendance. Mr. Jones, clerk of the Board, listens to someone in the audience. 12