Pembroke High School - Corsair Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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Mr. Smith Takes Over As Principal Ruling on transportation, the free lunch program, and curriculum was the job of the Hampton School Board this year. The School Board, made up of Hampton residents selected by the City Council, also mad e rulings concerning the opening and closing of schools because of weather. This year the Board members concerned them- selves with up-dating the equipment and curriculum. They also used foresight in making decisions to provide more and better facilities for the increasing numbers of school-age children. Mr. Lively listens to both sides of the issue before making any final decisions. Here members of the Hampton School Board meet to discuss issues concerning Hampton schools. This year Mr. Smith succeeded Mr. Edward R. Szetela as the second principal of Pembroke High School. His experience in administration was a great asset in his first year as principal. His ability and understanding allowed Pembroke to continue its fine reputation. Contact with parents was a major aspect of his work. He found time to speak to parents and guard- ians seeking guidance concerning school-related prob- lems. Mr. Smith sighs as he hears that the students again require his assistance on a school project. Mr. Bland talks to Mr. Smith concerning a former student’s transcripts. 10

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We are here to add what we can to, not to get what we can from, life.” Sir William Osier ACADEMICS

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Of Pembroke This Year Mr. West writes up an admit slip for a student who had been absent for several days. Mr. Bland, assistant principal, stands with Larry Elliott in a pep assembly. Mr. Bland helps keep order in assemblies. The job of the administrative staff was to encourage and to co-operate with students in their studies and activities. Mr. Smith capably led Mr. Roycee Bland, Mrs. Eylese Latham, and Mr. Amos West in this function. The job of checking absenteeism, tardiness, and stu- dent behavior fell on the shoulders of Mrs. Latham and Mr. West. As Dean of Girls, Mrs. Latham tended to the problems facing the female students, giving aid and advice in many instances. Mr. West, as Dean of Boys, aided the male students, applying discipline or encour- agement as needed. As assistant principal, Mr. Bland, aided Mr. Smith with administrative decisions and problems. He also served as the co-ordinator of student activities. Mrs. Latham, the dean of girls, takes time out from her busy schedule to enjoy a good laugh. Mr. West, the dean of boys, calls to check on the absence of one of the students. 11