Petersburg High School - Missile Yearbook (Petersburg, VA)

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A FRIEND AND TEACHER - LONG TO BE DEDICATION Proper guidance is one of the most important factors in the development of a well-ad- justed student, and to one who has been a reliable guide to all, we dedicate this 1963 MIS- SILE. Mr. James W. Sutherland, beloved and respected senior English teacher, has made each one of his students keenly aware of his personal interest and has carefully guided each one in the proper direction toward a better life. Mr. Sutherland’s avid interest in his students is clearly evident as shown by his desire to keep his students well informed, not only in the field of English but also in current events. His extensive knowledge of current literary works keeps us up to date, while he also gladly devotes classroom time to reviewing for those all-important college boards. He pos- sesses the unusual talent of being able to transfer a large part of his vast knowledge to his students without much pain. This talent causes each one to enjoy fully this class and to be anxious to learn more. To them, he represents an image whose endless search for knowl- edge inspires each one to model himself accordingly. Mr. Sutherland’s interest in his students is also clearly demonstrated in his activities outside of the classroom. Without him, one would rarely see the informative page of the Weekly News in each Sunday issue of the local newspaper. He devotedly works with his students to put out this weekly column which informs our city of the activities here at school. His journalistic interests are conveyed to those who are chosen to be in the Quill and Scroll Honorary Society for High School Journalists. Mr. Sutherland works closely with this group as its advisor and shows particular guidance when the club issues a collection of works done by the students of our school. With his authorative advice on the selection of the works to be used, the group is assured of the success of the publication. As preparation for the standing which he now holds, Mr. Sutherland graduated from Randolph-Macon with a Bachelor of Arts and did graduate work at Harvard and the Uni- versity of Virginia. He has also received the degree of Masters in Education recently. Before coming to Petersburg High, he taught at Norfolk Academy, Dinwiddie, Carson, Prince George, and Hopewell. Another commendable asset of this distinguished educator is his many years of devotion to the pulilic school system. Because his main concern lies with the student as an individ- ual, he has become one of the most well-loved teachers at school. This man possesses the rare ability to give his students the desire to learn and, as a result, to better themselves. Because of all these distinctive features, Mr. Sutherland is truly one of Petersburg High School’s most valuable faculty members and a true guide to his students. So it is with deep affection and infinite appreciation that the staff of the 1963 Missile dedicates this annual to Mr. James W. Sutherland, a faithful and respected guide whose true devotion causes his great popularity. eight

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ADVICE FOR ALL TIMES, ALL PEOPLE Stud ’iiig is one of the outstanding factors which aids in the proper development of eacli student. It should be the most important part of our preparation lor the future. seven

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REMEMBERED IN OUR HEARTS AND MINDS Mr. James W. Sutherland Senior English Teacher i I nine