Petersburg High School - Missile Yearbook (Petersburg, VA)

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LONG DAY OF REWARDING WORK nine One of the few moments of relaxation for the faculty — refreshments and conversation at a faculty meeting.

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OUR FACULTY RELAXING AFTER A Edwin M. Betts, B. S University of Virginia Mr. Edwin M. Betts, assistant principal, has been associated with Petersburg High School since 1953. In that time he has taught English, speech, and dramatics. He also has been in charge of all dramatic productions, each of which has been a credit to the school. As our assistant principal, he has shown true patience and friendliness toward all students. His extra activities are numerous. They in- clude the Chairmanship of the State SCA Ad- visory Committee. Also he has been on the Board of Managers of the Virginia Congress of Parents and Teach ers. Just recently he was elected presi- dent of District D of Virginia Education Associa- tion, thus making him a member of the VEA Board. Russell B. Gill, B. A., M. A. College of William and Mary, University of Virginia Mr. Russell B. Gill, the principal of Peters- burg High School, has been with us since 1943. During this time he has devoted his energy and time to the improvement and development of Petersburg High School. The students are very indebted to Mr. Gill for the encouragement and help he has given. His undying patience marks him as a gentleman and his wisdom marks him as a scholar. His ability as a leader is well-known through- out the state. He is past president of the Depart- ment of Secondary Schools of Virginia; he is Chairman of the Group One Board of Virginia; also, he is a member of the Virginia Committee Southern Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. eight

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THE GUIDANCE OF OUR FACULTY INDUSTRIAL ARTS, HOME ECONOMICS, AND MUSIC First Row: Carole Ann Moore, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati-Conservatory of Music, B.S.; Vocal Music, Glee Club Director. Dorothy Sears, Richmond Professional Institute, Madison College, University of Colorado, B.S.; Home Economics, F. H. A. Advisor. Mary E. Bailey, Madison Col- lege, B.S.; Home Economics, Senior Guidance Coun- selor, Gold Blazer Sponsor, Jayvee and Varsity Cheer- leader sponsor. Edmond B. Conc.don, University of Tennessee, East Tennessee State Teachers College, B.S.; Industrial Cooperative Training. Back Row: Bruce Thacker, Eastern Kentucky State, B.S.; University of Illinois, M.Ed.; Industrial Arts. Lester Halsey, Eastern Kentucky State, Me- chanical Drawing, Basketball Coach. Wade A. Hal- sey, Eastern Kentucky State, B.S.; Industrial Arts. Ralph Stronach, New England Conservatory of Music, B.M.; Instrumental Music, Band Director. R. J. Parr, Richmond Professional Institute, B.S.; Distributive Education, D. E. Club Advisor. COACHES AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION First Row : Robert Howard, Emory and Henry, B.A.; Virginia Polytechnic Institute, M.Ed.; History, Head Football Coach, Track Coach. Richard A. Zaruba, Jr., Western Kentucky State, B.S.; Physical Education, Freshman Basketball Coach. Jo Ann Kiser, Madison College, B.S.; Physical Education Coach of Girls’ Sports. Tucki Bellig, Gustavus Adolphus, B.S.; Physical Education. Robert G. Churn, Randolph-Macon, B.A.; History, Chairman of Athletics, Baseball Coach. Back Row: Hubert Payne, Concord College, B.S.; Government, Football Coach. Robert Kilbourne, Emory and Henry, B.S.; Varsity Basketball Coach. Norman Jenkins, Randolph-Macon, B.S.; Histo ry, Football Coach. Otis Newton, East Carolina Col- lege, B.S.; Jayvee Coach. FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL STUDIES First Row: Mary H. Holloway, Westhampton, B.A.; English, Review sponsor, S. C. A. sponsor, Guid- ance Counselor. Gladys E. Wilkinson, Longwood College, B.S.; Spanish. June Smallwood, Mary Washington, B.A.; Latin. Alice H. Taylor, West- hampton, B.A.; French, French Club sponsor. Lelia W. Doan, Westhampton, B.A.; Latin. Phoebe Pres- ton, University of Tennessee, B.A.; Geography, History. Back Row: Hubert Payne. Robert G. Churn. Addinell W. Lloyd, Grove City, LITT. B.; Govern- ment. Norman Jenkins. Robert Howard. James B. Jean, Wake Forest, B.A.; History, Monitors Club sponsor. ten