South Park High School - Spindletop Yearbook (Beaumont, TX)

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ur pprecimfiozz fo Mr. Qiliffiamson Nobility of character, courage of convictions, loftiness of ideals, strict adherence to right at all costs, unswerving devotion to truth and honor, a spirit of cooperation, efficiency, sincerity, en- thusiasm, generosity, cheerfulness, a magnanimous attitude toward everyone, all coupled with a deep sense of humility-this, to thousands of students and graduates of South Park High School, patrons of South Park, and citizens of Beaumont, constitutes the man who has unselfishly for twenty-two years given of himself-our beloved principal, Mr. Z. A. Wfilliamson. The impact of his dynamic personality and these qualities exemplified in his daily living have made a las-ting impression upon us, the students of South Park High School, and upon the many ex- students of this great institution. Fortunate, indeed, has South Park been to have such a leader. Equipped with a Bachelor of Arts in Science and Mathematics and a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Texas, work on his Doctorate at Columbia University and the University of California at Berkeley, Mr. Williamson has completed twenty-two years of efficient and loyal service to South Park High School and this com- munity. Among the many honors he has received are: Election as a Junior student in the University of Texas to Phi Delta Kappa, National Honorary Educational Fraternity, Life Membership in the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers presented by the South Park High School Parent-Teacher Association, 1945-46 Vice-Presidency of School Executives of Southeast Texas, 1946-47 Presidency of School Executives of Southeast Texas, Vice-Presidency of of Southeast Division of Texas State Teachers' Association, and 1946 Chairman of the Board of Christian Education, First Methodist Church. He enjoys membership in such organizations as Texas State Teachers' Association, National Educational Association, Charter Member Texas Chapter of Red Red Rose, exclusive administrator fraternity, Rotary Club, Knights of Pythias, Board of Stewards, First Methodist Church, and Charter Member Beaumont Knife and Fork Club, International. His achievements have shown him to be the educator that he is. Two organizations to which Mr. Williamson gives much of his time are the Student Represen- tatives, which this year through his personal efforts has found fruitition in the organization of a Na- tional Student Council, and the Hi-Y chapters of which he has for the past fifteen years been City Chairman. These aim primarily at the development of leadership and the promotion of high moral standards among the students. To us, the students of South Park High School, far greater even than his contributions to the educational world are the manifold things he has given to each one of us which nothing can take away. He has become an integral part of our lives and has been the dynamo that has made our school achieve. Always he is kind, thoughtful, congenial, his sympathy and love often conquering sorrow and giving hope to those who need it. His absolute faith that high school students will assume responsibility for their actions and will respond favorably to firmness, impartiality, and fair play has been his philoso- phy throughout his teaching career. Among the lasting contributions he has made to our school is our slogan, Greenie Fight Never Diesf, By encouraging athletics, scholarship, and high religious and moral standards, he touches the life of every student who enters South Park High School, stimulating in each one of us those high ideals his life exemplifies. Ever he points us toward good conduct, straight-forward thinking, and wholesome living which culminate in cooperative, loyal citizens. Devoting his entire working day to South Park, Mr. Williamson has been instrumental in making our school what it is today4a monu- ment to the future of America. He has given of himself unstintingly and immeasurably to thousands of boys and girls, many of whom are now parents of High School students. Perhaps the highest tribute that could be paid to any man is now given him in the undying love and devotion of the hundreds of men and women-HIS boys and girls-who now rise up and call him blessed.

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af. .NW ..-W iillll B. S., Sam Houston State Teachers College. MRS. DOROTHY BOWEN B. S., Stephen F. Austin State Teachers College MISS GWENDOLYN BRIDGES B. S., Mary Hardin-Baylor College. MISS EDNA BROOKS B. M., Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge. MISS ALICE CASHEN B. A., Baylor University: M. A., University of Texas MISS RUTH DEAN B. S., Texas State College for Women, M. A. 1 Columbia University, New York, additional work: T.S.C.W.-Art School, Taos, New Mexico. M MISS RACHEL DEAN B. A., North Texas State College, M. A., National University of Mexico, Mexico City, D. F., Mexico, additional work: North Texas State College, Texas State College for Women. MR. MORRIS CLONINGER B. A., M. A., University of Texas. MR. NOEL T. DU BOSE B. S., Stephen F. Austin State Teachers Collegeg M. E., University of Texas. MR. BYRON FULLERTON B. S., University of Texas. , If