Petersburg High School - Missile Yearbook (Petersburg, VA)

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

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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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OUR ADMINISTRATION RUSSELL B. GILL, Principal CoLi.EOE OF William and Mahy, Univehsit of Viroinia B. A., M. A. Mr. Rus.sell B. Gill, our principal, has been at Peters- burg High School since 1943. During this time be has been interested not only in the academic aspect of the school, but also in student activities, guidance, and a well-rounded athletic program. The students are very indebted to Mr. Gill for the encouragement and help he has given. Ilis patience marks him as a gentleman and his wisdom marks him as a scholar. As principal of Petersburg High School he is an inspiration to its students. He h as shown his interest in the education of young people through his irarticipation in many organizations concerned with education. He is past president of the Department of Secondary School Principals of Vir- ginia, past chairman of the Group One Board of the Virginia High School League and a member of the Virginia Committee of the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. EDWIN M. BETTS, Assistant Principal I ' ninkhsitv of Virginia B. S. Mr. lulwiii M. Betts has been assistant principal of Petersburg High Srhool since 1960. Before that time, he tauglii English, spei ' ch, and dramatics at Peters- burg High for St ’en t ears. He has also been in charge ot all dramatic productions, each of wliich has been a credit to the school. As our assistant principal, he has shown patience and fiiendliness toward all students. He has also shown his interest in students and their education through liis numerous activities. In the past, he lias been Chairman ot State SCA Advisory Com- mittee, and a memher of the Board ot Managers of the Virginia Congress of Parents and ' I ' eachers. In 1961 lie was electc ' d president of District D of Virginia Education Association, an office which made him a member ot the VEA Board. Ten