Safety Harbor Middle School - Reflections Yearbook (Safety Harbor, FL)

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Dr. Raymond leaves for a NEW ADVENTURE The successes achieved at SHMS were a result of our students, staff, and administrators working together in harmony. At the very top of it all was our principal, Dr. Linda K. Raymond. Dr. Raymond was at SHMS for nine years. Seven of those years she was principal and for two years she was an assistant principal. In January of this year Dr. Raymond left our school and this county to become direc- tor of the At Risk Student Program in Collier Coun- ty. She will be concen- trating all her efforts on those students who have a high risk of dropping out of school. Although we were sorry to see her leave, we wish her much happiness and success in her new endeavours. Dr. Raymond began her teaching career as a math teacher with dreams of someday becoming a principal and earning a doctorate in education. She started the move from math teacher to guidance counselor at Kennedy Middle School. Then she moved to Safety Harbor as an assistant principal under then principal, Mr. Jerry Lu- ther. She received her mas- ters and doctorate from the University of South Florida and feels she ful- filled her dream of being a dedicated, commited, educator. We truly feel that Dr. Raymond has contributed greatly in making Safety Harbor Middle one of the num- ber one middle schools in the county. Far left: Business-like, Dr. Ray- mond directs the taking of Stu- dent of the month photos. Left: Relaxing after school, Dr. Ray- mond participates in one of the student dances. ' Principal l 143

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Right: Al times when work seemed monumental Dr. Ray- mtmd still found lime for a little bil of Halloween fun. Dr. Raymond was always righl there to congratulate students on lheir accomplishments. 142 Principal

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144 w Cafeteria 8: Custodians The Quick Pick line is very pop- ular with the students. Melanie Sinclair waits patiently as her milk shake is rung up. Cafeteria and custodians: THANKS A LOT! The staff that makes our lunches are the great ladies in the cafeteria. Be- ginning at 7:30 a.m. these ladies cook over hot stoves, shredd lettuce, and prepare the Quick Pick to serve students three times a day. Al- though most students would disagree on the tastiness of the lunches, they are balanced and nu- tritious, and they do help you get through the rest of the day. Broken tables, over- flowed toilets, gummy desks and trashy hall- ways are all a custodianls nightmare. Iesse Ste- phens, the cafeteria cus- todian cleans up daily for some 1250 students who think the floor is the trash can. By the time he leaves at night, no one would ever know three lunches had been eaten there. The students at SHMS say thanks, and give you a pat on the back!