Pulaski High School - Oriole Yearbook (Pulaski, VA)

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Oriole CHARLENA WRIGHT Editor HENRY DAVIS Business Manager BETTY ROOF Associate Editor BECKY SHELTON Associate Editor 12

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I One sees her coming to school— neat, unhurried, smil- ing; One sees her leaving, sometimes late, sometimes later, j after school, bandbox fresh— neat, unhurried, smil- I ing. One would not guess what such serenity can hide. The boy whose shoes were bro ken and tom does not j shout abroad his “thank you” to the lady who found a new pair for him, who without embarrassing his shy timidity brought the shoes someone needed to give to the boy who needed the gift, ministering to the need of both. The girl whose heart was broken and torn cannot ex- press the silent “thank you” to the lady who listened uncritically, and with serious, mature wisdom led her to understanding of herself and her problem, freeing her to solve it. ' Graduated friends, whose need of Pulaski High School began with their acquisition of a diploma, seldom return to tell of the innumerable recommendations, ' transcripts of credit, college and job applications I which mean, sometimes, daily bread and the course i of life itself. j This and these are the substance of her days. One recognizes the praise of state officials, last year’s j evaluation committee, and colleagu es in her field I for her department, created from rudimentary be- ' ginnings under her guidance. One hears respectful comment from former stxidents, fellow faculty members, leaders and members of her church; one remembers numerous speeches to explain “Why” to questioning parents, friends, and —yes— critics of Pulaski High School. To express honor and gratitude, one considers similes, metaphors: Truthful in estimating human weaknesses as an un- retouched photograph; Tactful in reminding an erring one and correcting him as the final finished portrait. Gentle— the brown velvet eyes of a doe are not softer, kinder; Strong in her convictions— the plowhorse’s muscles straining to break stubborn sod are not more pur- poseful . . . If ever the substance of words is inadequate, it is here. With love and unspoken thanksgiving for one who in- spires students, friends, and fellow workers to the highest that life can become, the staflF and sponsors dedicate this 1960 edition of the Oriole to Mrs. John Sanders. Counseling 11

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PATSY HOPKINS Literary Editor Senior RODNEY STUMP Literary Editor Senior RHELDA OWENS Class Editor Senior , NICKY SAUNDERS Sports Editor Senior PATSY THOMAS Sports Editor Senior JEWEL CUTLIP T ijpist Senior KATHERINE KIRKNER T ypist Senior JO ANN TOLLEY Typist Senior RUTH PHIBBS Assistant Editor Junior WARREN ALLEY Assista nt B usi n ess M onager Junior 13