Southern High School - Southerner Yearbook (Durham, NC)

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Staff Assistants ' DIRECTOR OF GUIDANCE AND CURRICULUM L Another important personality in our World is Mrs. H. L. Hassell, Director of Guidance and Curriculum for Durham County. She renders her time and services to the faculty, the individual student, and the school as a whole. She is never too busy to accept referrals from the school counselor in an effort to help any individual who has a special problem. ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL SECRETARY In addition to his classroom activities, Mr. Thomas Serving efficiently as the school secretary is Mrs. VV. Teer assumed extra responsibility this year as Nellie D. Hester. Her tasks are numerous. However, assistant principal. His chief duty in this capacity is she is never too busy to say a kind word and give a keeping attendance records. pleasant smile to both faculty members and students alike. Page Twenty

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staff MR. .IOHN T. SMITH Because of the competent, alert leadership of our principal, Mr. Iohn T. Smith, Southern High School has become a great institution of learning. Only three years ago we were four separate schools. Today, because of his untiring efforts, we have achieved unity. Not only do we have a beautiful and spacious building but a living spirit of loyalty and awareness of the traditions already established. Regardless of his numerous duties, Mr. Smith always has time to give to the individual stu- dent. As a result, he is highly respected by the entire student body. LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD 1 f Composing the Local School Board are Mr. Chairman, Mr. L. C. Strickland, and Mrs. W. Marvin jones, Mr. Hubert Green, Mr. Q. Shaw, Warren. l Page Nineteen

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The Facult -Si lt 'X z li if . , f , : The guides to new places and experiences are our faculty members. These thirty-three respected teachers are an essential part of our school. Probably they have the most responsible position of all-that of mold- ! is ing the lives of seven hundred and fifty students into fine citizens of tomorrow. They are pictured here having a brief social get-together prior to the regular VVednesday afternoon meeting. Miss Elizabeth Clay, Counselor, is an example of many good qualities combined. Students look to her for help, since it is she who works with problems and also assists Seniors in preparing college entrance ap- plications and transcripts. With a pleasant smile and a gracious manner, she always welcomes an oppor- tunity to render her services to any individual de- siring them. I Mrs. Willie C. Boone, Librarian, is representative of the guides in our world. She is always available to help both students and faculty in special ways such as locating materials for special units. In addition to her duties as Librarian, she finds time to work with the Student Council and various other student ac- tivities. Page Twenty-One