Savannah High School - Blue Jacket Yearbook (Savannah, GA)

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Consulting parents is a part of Mr. Donald Anderson’s daily routine. STUDENTS ADVISED BY COUNSELORS Just as discussing problems, heightening morale, and offering advice were the chores of the ships' chaplains dur- ing the War Between the States, so are they the responsi- bilities of the Savannah High School counselors. Counselors, Mrs. Irene Marshall, Mr. James May, and Mr. Don Anderson, are ready to listen when a problem arises. But problems are not the only facet of their respon- sibility, for they are prepared to advise students about col- lege entrance exams, standardized testing, and qualifica- tions for scholarships. When a pupil is in doubt about selection of subjects, the counselors are there to offer rec- ommendations. Securing testing information, upper right, are Mrs. Irene Marshall and helper. Mr. James May, below, explains California Test scores to student. 21

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Writing checks for various school activities, above, is Mrs. Beth Thomas. Mrs. Eleanor Blood, below, reviews the daily attendance records. Mrs. Elizabeth Yarbrough, above, makes corrections in a letter that she is preparing to type. Giving assistance to a student, below, is Mrs. Virginia Martin. Both these women co ordinate the activities of the SHS office. SECRETARIES KEEP SCHOOL RECORDS Keeping the log on board ship was an important job during the War Between the States. One man, the captain, was capable of doing the task. At SHS, however, the great number of students makes it impossible for one person to handle all the business; therefore, the secretaries act as keepers of the log. Mrs. Beth Thomas, school treasurer, handles all funds of organizations and homerooms; Mrs. Eleanor Blood is in charge of attendance; Mrs. Elizabeth Yarbrough is Dr. Moseley's secretary; Mrs. Virginia Martin supervises the office. These women keep SHS chartered on an even course. 20

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ENGLISH DEPT. IS SCHOOL’S LARGEST In Ante-bellum clays a man was recognized by his lan- guage. If he spoke succinctly, he was among the aristocrats, for only they could afford education. Today, although e emphasis has been placed on sciences, English is still a balancing power. To teach the utilization of this power is the purpose of the SHS English Department. The program consists mainly of grammar, literature, and writing. Complementing the basic courses are parallel reading, reading comprehension, and speed reading. With the educational opportunities of today, all pos- sessing initiative may be artistocrats. Preparing for tomorrow's lesson is Mrs. Norma Cramer, department head. Mrs. Mary Jeter. Mrs. Amelia Anderson, and Mrs. Anita Marvin, above, iish literature and its effects on society are, below. Miss Essie Gnann, Mrs. relax after an exhausting day of classes. Discussing the background of Eng- Mary Gilchrist, Mrs. Carolyn Yates, and Mrs. Cary Walsh. 22