Pulaski County High School - Cougar Pinnacle Yearbook (Dublin, VA)

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First Cougar Pinnacle FJonors Kenneth J. Dobson One man, in particular, worked to build Pulaski County High School. He spent more hours studying and reconsidering the plans; he expended more energy to obtain the best possi- ble structure, furnishings, personnel, and materials. He conferred with architects, construction company representatives, pupils, principals, laymen, teachers, and educational experts. He tested alternatives. He visited the site of the construction whenever possible, watching intently each addition. He frequently arrived at 6:00 a.m. to turn on the sprinklers which watered the newly-planted grass. No one else matched his dedi- cation, concern, and enthusiasm. For his dedication, the staff of the first edition of the Cougar Pinnacle hon- ors Superintendent of Pulaski County Schools, Mr. Kenneth J. Dobson. Superintendent of Pulaski County Schools MR. KENNETH J. DOBSON Mrs. Amy Bradner, Mr. Dobson, Mr. Numa Bradner, and Mr. Haven Howe converse during the P.C.H.S. Open House. 22

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New School Facilities in Pulaski County Are Dedicated Mr. Dewey Wilson, Mrs. Numa (Amy) Bradner, Mr. Kenneth Dobson, Mr. Paul Phillips, Mr. Numa Bradner, and Haven Howe renew old acquaintances at the open house. Dr. Woodrow Wilkerson shares platform with dignitaries as he addresses the Dedication Audience. On November 24, 1974, a service was held at Pulaski County High School to dedicate P.C.H.S. and Crit- zer Elementary School and the River- lawn Elementary School Addition. Ministers, School Board Members, principals of the involved schools, and representatives of the architec- tural and construction firms joined students in presenting the ceremony of dedication. The Cougar Band played The Star Spangled Banner and America, The Beautiful. Cathy Hankla, Amy Archer, Rhonda Flinchum, Ann Davidson, Randy Kirby, and Jeannie Whitman prepared a Litany of Dedication : STUDENTS ' LITANY OF DEDICATION Leader: We dedicate these buildings to the individuals within them: People: To their needs: Leader: Recognizing that each indi- vidual deserves the opportu- n ity and respect to pursue his own goals. People: Through his own talents; Leader: Realizing that each person has unique ability, People: And the right to express that ability. Leader: Bringing into reality his own choice of direction People: Through his growing rela- tionship to the larger whole containing him, Leader: Teaching him how to live in his world and to respond to the rights, needs, and talents of others. Unison: We dedicate these buildings to the individuals within them. Mr. Kenneth J. Dobson introduced special guests including former county administrators and the speaker. Dr. Woodrow W. Wilkerson. The keys to the buildings were pre- sented and accepted and guests left the gym to tour the facilities. Faculty members of P.C.H.S. conducted an Open House following the Dedica- tion Service. City and County officials and other dignitaries stand for the National Anthem. 21

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Mrs. Nancy Woodard, Pulaski Middle School teacher, Mr. Bill Wampler, Ninth District Congressman, and Mr. Dobson chat in the Commons Area. Mr. Dobson and Mr. Dewey Wilson confer near the I.M.C. At the Dedication Ceremony, Mr. Dobson introduces Dr. Woodrow W. Wilkerson. 23 -