Sansom High School - Talisman Yearbook (Alabama City, AL)

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Mr. Akers presides over 1967 gradua- tion exercises ... •.. speaks to the student body in an introductory address on the first day of school ... ... and presents a loving cup to Bar- bara Bowen, Homecoming Queen. Principal Controls School Nerve Center MR. JAMES WESLEY AKERS ... Principal of Emma Sansom High School ... BS. Jacksonville State University ... MS, Auburn University ... controls school nerve center ... understands school problems for he has been a teacher as well as Principal ... taught chemistry and physics at ESH for five years ... was also Assistant Principal at Sansom ... was principal at Litchfield Junior High for two years ... attends the Forrest Avenue Cumberland Presbyterian Church ... spare time is taken up by teaching civil defense ... Working on Ph.D. from University of Alabama ... spends summers working on plans for coming school year ... helps with student schedules ... is responsible for many honors attained by school ... is a member of the Gadsden Jaycees ... avidly supports any endeavor Sansom undertakes — travels with band occasionally ... says, “This is the most enjoyable work I know. I have no future plans except to maintain my position at Emma Sansom High School. I would rather work here than anywhere else.” 23

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DR. MORT GLOSSER MR. W. O. BRISCOE Superintendent of Schools Supervisor of Instruction Glosser Heads City Schools The Board of Education is the policy determining body for the Gadsden City Schools. The board, on the basis of recommendation by the Superintendent, employs personnel. They also have the right to buy all equipment needed for use in our schools. Each member of the board does his part in the development of the student’s education in today’s America. Dr. Mort Glosser, the Superintendent of Education for the Gadsden City School System, is appointed by the board. It is his job to carry out the policies out- lined by the Board of Education. It is also his duty to recommend personnel to be employed by the City School System. Mr. W. 0. Briscoe, Director of Instruction, is in charge of coordinating the curriculum and textbooks and materials. Mr. Briscoe is also in charge of the audio-visual aids and in-service training. Mr. Briscoe became a member of the board in 1965 after having served for many years as principal at Emma Sansom. 22 The Administration building houses the offices in which the Board of Education controls and directs the city schools of Cadsden.

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MR. WILLIAM “RIP” REAGAN ... Assist- ant Principal ... BS, Jacksonville University ... MA, University of Alabama .. . Director, Rebel Band ... was chosen in “Ten Best” band directors in U.S. 1965 ... sponsors Stu- dent Council ... in charge of elections, student discipline MR. GRADY R. NORTON ... Guidance ... MA, University of Alabama handles test- ing program ... counsels students ... helps with college applications ... student records ... transcripts ... has taught biology Mr. Rip Reagan, Assistant Principal and Mr. Grady Norton, dents' college applications and combine their efforts to im- Cuidancc Counselor, discuss an important student problem. prove student discipline. Mr. Reagan and Mr. Norton meet occasionally to discuss stu- 24