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

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Board of Education Administers School Improvement The Board of Education plays an important part in the develop- ing of the schools in Gadsden. Their main function is to shape and administer the policies for the Gadsden city school system. They decide what improvements should be made and if these improve- ments are in the best judgement for the particular school to which the improvement will be administered. It is also their job to fill any vacant teaching jobs with the teacher they feel is most capable for the job. Dr. Mort Glosser serves his third term as Superintendent of the Board of Education. Dr. Glosser was chosen by the members of the board themselves. He has the job of carrying out the policies out- lined by the Board of Education. The Director of Instruction is Mr. W. O. Briscoe. Before taking the job of Instruction Director, Mr. Briscoe served as principal at Emma Sansom. The Board of Education is made up of five members. During the year, the board sponsors many programs. One of the most important ones is the Neighborhood Youth Corps which provides students with various summer jobs to keep them occupied and earn money in the same process. DR. MORT GLOSSER Superintendent of Schools ABOVE: Many times during the school year the members of the Board of Education make trips to Sansom to discuss various problems. Mr. W. O. Briscoe, one of the board supervisors talks with Mr. Akers on student discipline. MR W. O. BRISCOE Supervisor of Instruction 20

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E.S.H. Principal . . Mr. James Wesley Akers came to Emma Sansom almost four years ago and since then has made many improvements to our school. His dignified ways have been admired by the many students at Emma Sansom. Mr. Akers, before becoming principal at Sansom served as a chemistry and physics teacher here. He also served for two years as principal at Litchfield Junior High School. His interests in the community are equal to his interests in the school. In his spare time he teaches a course in Civil Defense. ABOVE RIGHT: Before (he early morning rush to class, Mr Akers stands in the front hall to assure the silence of the students during the morning devotion. ABOVE: Mr. Akers checks his files to find information on stu- dents who have requested schedule changes. This is only one of the many duties that must be finished before the end of the day. . James W. Akers Mr. Akers is an active member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Gadsden Jaycees, and Alabama City Civitans. The students at Sansom owe this man a great deal for he has built our school out of respect and loyalty. MR. JAMES WESLEY AKERS Principal 21