Robert E Lee High School - Leeway / Record Yearbook (Staunton, VA)

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Administrators Set the Rules of the Game Once again the game board was laid out, and there was a mad rush to organize schedules, file computer cards, hire teachers, fire teachers, and in the middle of it all was our infamous office staff. Principal and scorekeeper, Charles Kurtz enjoyed golf and reading in his leisure. Alphonso ; mtu signee i ns Hamilton served as assistant principal and was in charge of pupil attendance and assisted scheduling (game registration). Delmar Botkin filled two duties as assistant principal and athletic director. Three ladies behind the scene kept our principals in line and maintained a smooth running show. teachers, finding a bathroom that isn't locked, subsisting off of M M ’s, and candy sticks, having strong legs to make it from first floor to third in four minutes, being able to sleep with your eyes open, and finding the skinniest books for those Sunday night book reports. 5. The player who passes the gradua- tion stage first; wins. Shuffling through computer cards to check the daily A witty effort at an acceptable excuse doesn’t fool attendance, Alphonso Hamilton seems to have this game down pat. Thelma Brown, but brightens her busy day in the office. The job did not end in June for Mrs. June Zeigler, Mrs. Sherry Simantel, and Mrs. Thelma Brown as they were just beginning to prepare for another exciting year of school. Multi-talented Charles Kurtz organizes an efficient school program, but keeps his sense of humor through endless lists. Continuing his morning routine, Mr. Hamilton drops by the cafeteria to check the validity of excuses. Layout by Cynthia Peeler—7

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Man y expressions pass the faces of these ladies show- 3 ing the many trials and tribulations experienced in the ‘ ' o Office. Acting as banker for this round, Sherry Simantel con- trols the money, deeds, contracts, and the combina- tion to the safe. As athletic director, Delmar Botkin keeps an eye out events. 6—Officials 1. 846 players may play. 2. The object of the game is to get from orientation to graduation — quickly. 3. The players will be slowed down by partying in the principal’s office, arson, scraping the new lockers with Mt. Dew tops , using Master Charge to bribe the teachers (only cash acceptable) and not dressing out for gym class. 4. The player will reach his goal more quickly by prayer, buttering up Things seem to be looking up as June Zeigler and for his players and coaches by scheduling sporting Alphonso Hamilton account for, not students, but ab- sent teachers.

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Holley Instrumental in Senior Decisions Guidance Counselors worked together during the summer scheduling classes and planning for various other activities during the year. Senior advisor, Mr. Ernest Holley helped Seniors choose the college that was best for them, as well as, reviewing applica- tions for college from early September until Arranging a suitable time for a parent-teacher con- ference, Mr. Mozian talks with a parent over the telephone. After just proofing a Senior’s application to college, Mr. Holley grins with satisfaction in knowing that the student will be accepted. 8—Officials late February. Mr. John Mozian worked on scheduling the Juniors to take the dreaded college boards, while Mrs. Betty Lawerance persuaded Sophomores that Lee was not as big and intimidating as they thought. Meanwhile, up on third floor, the library was busting with activity as Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Marshall, and Mrs. Brooks prepared for another year. Keeping the library quiet and peaceful for those who wanted to study proved to be a dif- ficult task since the library was known as - the center of socializing. - | Although she is surrounded by massive amounts of paperwork, Mrs. Parkins gives a smile as she breaks for lunch. Taking time out from their demanding schedules, the guidance department makes plans for future activities.