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

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Reagan and Norton Solve Student Problems MR. WILLIAM RIP REAGAN ... Assistant Principal . . . BS, Jacksonville University ... MA, University of Alabama ... Director of the Rebel” Band ... in charge of student discipline MR. GRADY R. NORTON ... Heads Guidance Department ... MA, University of Alabama ... handles testing program ... advises college bound students ... in charge of student records ... transcripts ... spon- sors Student Council RIGHT: Mr. Norton prepares student transcripts for mailing. These transcripts are required by the colleges for the acceptance of eligible seniors. LEFT: Mr. Reagan goes over student schedules before counting the number of students enrolled at Sansom. He also handles problem students and those students who have violated the rules which all students are expected to abide by. 22

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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

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E.S.H. Faculty Boasts 6 New Members RIGHT: Home Economics instructors, Miss Pau- line Reeves and Mrs. Brenda Ashley serve mem- bers of the faculty at the tea which was held after the homecoming program. Each year the Home Economics department provides refreshments for the Homecoming Candidates, the faculty, and the E.S.H. alumni. This is only one of the many projects supervised by the faculty MRS. BRENDA ASHLEY ... Home Economics ... BS, Jacksonville University . .. sponsors F.H.A. MR. DALE BEASON ... Typing, Business Law ... BS, University of Alabama ... sponsors Youth Council MRS. VERNELL BOWEN ... General Biology ... B.S.C.S. Biology ... BS, Jacksonville University .. . sponsors Soph. Class MRS. MARY BOYD ... Business Education ... BS, Mississippi College for Women ... sponsors F.B.L.A. 23