Sam Houston High School - Co Lon Neh Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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lterrupi IDHDY elp div actm- pproacll l have L body gdition- 1 l w 1 i 3 I 1 1 I l 1 1 l .1 At the end of his daily ,inspection of the building facilities, Mr. Powell makes a stop in the li'- brary. Here each day he can be 'found reading the newspaper-indeed, he is very aware of and alert to the world about him. Mr. Powellis belief in a sound education for everyone and his special interest in school activities have pioneered the rapid develop- ment of educational opportunities in this community. The experience and the Wisdom which he has gained as his career has evolved have given him keen insight as principal of Sam Houston High School, and his kindly and Wise guidance have made brighter the direction to happier lives through better education. WILLIAM H. POWELL Principal and Friend

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Mr. Powell has an active interest in all athletic eventsg now a spectator, he was once a coach! Mr. Powell will jinterrupt his busy schedule many times in order to help the students -plan their activi- ties. His realistic approach and wise A counsel have served the student body well in its tradition- making progress. 1 FL -s 1 . Eiq i 'i ifniuq Having been principal of Burbank Elementary School and Burbank Junior High School before his appointment as top administrator of Sam Houston, Mr. Powell is thus a familiar figure presiding over the many important school and civic activities in our community. ' I 6 lfghvg, Ringli- yzfil Wu Fly: X TQN li ? ll si Ni F'

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Guiding You to th .,F Mr. Laird's L'lVIay I have your attention, please . . . always intro- duces some important school announcement. ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL lVIr. B. G. Laird Through his ability to cope with the many school affairs associated with his administrative duties, Mr. Laird has gained the confidence and the esteem of all. A graduate of .Iohn H. Reagan High School, he received his B.A. Degree in government and history at Sam Houston State Teacher's College and his lVI.Ed. in administrative education at the University of Houston. He taught history at John Marshall .Iunior High School and served as. counselor at Sam Houston prior to his appointment, as assistant principal in the spring of 1959. Q Mr. Laird is interested in all phases of student activities. Last year he helped es- tablish the first Sam Houston Student Council. Also, he has a quite active in- terest in athletics and is an active member of the Southwest Football Officials' As- sociation. e Iloals in Your