Pembroke High School - Corsair Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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Mrs. Martin Joins The Office Assistants As A Mrs. Hoffman, the Director of Guidance, discusses with Mrs. Latham, the problems of helping students decide on the best courses to take. What courses to take, what college to attend— important decisions in the lives of all students. The Counselors were always there to aid the students when the time came to make such decisions. With all the new sophomores that entered Pem- broke this year, it was important to have an exper- ienced counselor there to help the new students adjust to high school life. The Sophomore counselor this year was Mrs. Paula Hoffman. Juniors were counseled by Mrs. Eylese Latham who also acted as the Dean of Girls. She helped them through the year and prepared them for their final year in high school. Mr. Southey Booker was the Senior counselor this year. Mr. Booker helped them choose the college they wished to attend— often writing recommendations for scholarships and grants. He encouraged the seniors but let them make their own decisions, giving advice where needed. Mr. Booker stands with a student as they listen to Mr. Bland tell another one of his stories. Mr. Booker, Senior Guidance Counselor, walks with student assistant, Helen Paige, to check on the information available concerning ajob. 12

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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

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Replacement For Mrs. As a secretary, Mrs. McKinley often finds herself swamped with work. Here she takes a break to do a little straightening up. Bulletins, reports, and schedules all were handled by the main office and yet they always had time for visitors and students. Mrs. Anita McKinley kept the records of school and club finances, and Mrs. Jeanne Easter was the receptionist and bookstore supervisor until she left Pembroke High. She was replaced by Mrs. Betty Martin. Mrs. Elizabeth Cook served as the school registrar. Students also had the opportunity to receive help and advice from Mrs. Paula Hoffman and Mr. Southey Booker, class counselors, and Mrs. Imogene James, school nurse. Mrs. James, the school nurse, was elected “Mrs. Santa Claus” by the student body. Here she participates in the Christmas assembly. Easter Mrs. Martin, the newest secretary in the office, doesn’t take long to get into the swing of things. Mrs. Easter and Mrs. McKinley help students arrange for new schedules. Mrs. Cook is a special help to the Senior class. Here she checks cap and gown order forms. 13