Pulaski High School - Oriole Yearbook (Pulaski, VA)

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Sharing our responsibilities, super- vising activities, and serving as as- sistant principal, Mr. Carl Tacy was an important member of the admin- istration. Six periods a day, he assisted the principal in managing the many, varied departments of our school. Some of his many duties included serving as attendance officer, dis- tributing textbooks, maintaining dis- cipline, and supervising such activi- ties as Sneak Day and the graduation exercises. Because of his supervision and organization our co-curricular functions this year were made pos- sible. Mr. Carl Tacy, Assistant Principal ADMINISTRATORS COORDINATE SCHOOL LIFE Mr. Tacy aids at special co-curricular functions. Mr. Porter presides at a faculty meeting. 15

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Mr. William E. Porter, Principal The strength and efficiency of P.H.S. was reflected by the dedication of its leader, Mr. William E. Porter. Mr. Porter skillfully managed every phase of our school and its program. Establishing harmony between students and teachers, and promoting a friendly relationship among the students, faculty, and administration, were a few of the major concerns which filled his busy day. Through his outstanding and wise management, Mr. Porter has created an atmosphere wherein students prospered both mentally and morally. 14

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COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT GAVE STUDENTS ! Mrs. Joan Propst Secretary Mrs. Barbara Crockett Secretary to the Principal Miss Joann Lewis Secretary Miss Jewell Catron Secretary Making sure that the day’s plan was carried out smooth- ly was the task of the school’s secretarial staff. The secre- taries also compiled absentee lists and handled the process of checking students in and out of school. However, their work was not confined to the school office. The school sec- retaries worked faithfully at ball games and dances, selling tickets and depositing the money in the club treasuries. Mrs. Crockett worked closely with the Oriole business staff in selling copies of the book. Teachers in the commercial department also aided the school’s publications by lending their typewriters and office machines. Mrs. Propst helped students in the of- fice. Mrs. Farmer instructed students in office work.