R J Reynolds High School - Black and Gold Yearbook (Winston Salem, NC)

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1n Memoriam Mirs. Mary Snipes Pearce 1916 — 1968 Mrs. Mary Snipes Pearce served her school by striving to instill in her students the true values of education over and above textbook facts. Her uniqueness was her devotion to her students. This devotion endears her to us. Mrs. Pearce gave unselfishly to her students, and this remains a part of Reynolds forever. Computer's blunder keeps Miss Janie Weaver, A.B. As head of the Guidance (ulcer) Department, Miss Weaver keeps busy with transcripts, and schedules. In her free time she enjoys the challenge of teaching. When not doing school work, she needle points, travels, and reads. Although society tends to be moving toward a computer age, there is still no replacement for the human mind and manual labor. This fact could be seen Mr. Robert P. Jones, B.S.; M.E. A graduate of Appalachian State University, Mr. Jones enjoys sports, and making crafts in his own workshop in addition to his counseling of Reynolds juniors. clearly this year as the RJR guidance counselors rectified the various mistakes that the space age machines made. 18 guidance Mrs. Ruby Harris, A.B.; M.E. Aside from helpfully guiding RJR sophomores, Mrs. Harris’ main interest is her family. She also is fond of interior dec- orating, and working in her yard. Not only do the counselors cope with schedules, but they also help seniors choose the appro- priate college or vocation.

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Combination of three makes Reynolds the best x £ ul 4 Mr. Robert Deaton, B.S., M.A. Mr. Joe Hauser, B.S.; M.A. Mr. William Bryant, A.B.; M.A. Principal of Reynolds High School Mr. Hauser, in his fourth year as assistant Mr. Bryant, originally from Rocky Mount, principal, has become an invaluable asset to joined the Reynolds’ Administration as Reynolds. He supervises the routine work of assistant principal this year. Having served the administration, as well as that of many as teacher-coach at Winston-Salem State academic problems. College and at Paisley High School, he has had much experience in handling student problems. Mr. Deaton faces endless decisions Mr. Robert Deaton Mr. Deaton, as principal of Reynolds, is head of the school, representative to the city administration, and friend to the faculty and = student body. Parent, teacher, student, and community rela- tionships are his main concern as he strives to improve the service Reynolds renders to each individual. Checking the eligibility of a boy for a sport, making recommendations for a future job, and spending school funds wisely are a few of the responsibilities directed to Mr. Deaton’s office. While away from the school Mr. Deaton, an athlete at heart, enjoys all sporting events, and engages much of his spare time in playing golf. 17

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Mrs. Elizabeth Sink, B.A.; M.A. In 1965 Mrs. Sink turned from teaching Advanced Placement English at Reynolds to full-time work in the library. Collect- ing appropriate books for the library is her specialty. Mrs. Mary Hart Serving her fifth year at Reynolds, Mrs. Hart does book- keeping, secretarial tasks, and is treasurer to the school. In her leisure time Mrs. Hart likes to be with her grandchildren. Mrs. Elizabeth Stroupe, A.B. During the summer Mrs. Stroupe took a course in audio- visual aids to upgrade her professional librarian standing. This year she is specializing in our library audio-visual materials. Mrs. Mae McCuen Being a “helping hand” to students and teachers is the main function of Mrs. McCuen, the school secretary. When not mimeographing or sending students home for illness, she delights in knitting and reading. 19 Library provides calm conditions for learning Helpfully and courteously, Mrs. Sink and Mrs. Stroupeconduct the library in such a way as to provide a place for study, research and thought. Spirited voices, shuffl ing feet, and vivacious personalities become subdued in the calm found here. Opening at eight o’clock in the morning and closing at four o’clock in the afternoon, the library’s functions are devoted entirely to broadening the knowl- edge of the student body and faculty. Pemeenesorseucr a RENNER SAKURA WARES Mrs. Betty Burke When not dedicating her time to keeping school records straight or helping students and teachers, Mrs. Burke, the guidance office secretary, knits, sews, and travels for pleasure.