Southern Wayne High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Dudley, NC)

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County Board of Education In spite of many hardships and handicaps during the past year, the Wayne County Board of Education has done its utmost to promote the best education pos- sible for the students of Wayne County. The board is composed of Elton Aycock, Sr., Mrs. C. B. Strickland, Worth Aycock, and Mosley Davis. Wayne County Superintendent Dr. Gerald D. James, facing a multitude of pro- lems in his first year as Wayne County Superintendent, acted with deliberation and assurance in performing his varied tasks. Dr. Gerald D. James Local Committee From different sections of the Southern Wayne community came our school ' s Advisory Committee. These five men in their decisions greatly influenced the lives of all of Southern Wayne ' s students. Composing this all-important board Clay Brown Dale (Chairman), Dr. R. H. Shackelford, J. C. Stephenson, W. A. Jinnette, and Leslie Casey.

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Mr. Charles H. Yelverton Principal We, the students of Southern Wayne High School, were very fortunate to have had Mr. Charles H. Yelverton as principal this our first year. A native of Smithfield, North Carolina, he attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Having received his A. B. degree in physical education and his master ' s degree in education and administration; he is presently working for his Advanced Principal ' s Certificate. Mr. Yelverton has been associated with the problem of consolidation at Orange High School in Hillsboro where he served as principal for two years. Therefore, he understands the chal- lenging situations that must be faced and solved. His perseverance and leadership have won him the respect and admiration of the students, faculty, and the citizens of the community. H