Southwest High School - Dragonniere Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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In his third year as principal of Southwest High School, Mr. Lyssy has striven for those qualities which broaden and improve education. This year he has pro- moted understanding between faculty, administrators and students, providing a better atmosphere for teaching. With these and other steps for improvement, Mr. Lyssy looks forward to future years of growth at Southwest. A hearty smile and welcoming chuckle announces the arrival of Col. A. D. Hall, Vice-Principal of the high school. In addition to sewing in this capacity, he was Dean of Boys and taught classes in Govern- ment and Economics. Well liked by students and faculty, Col. Hall brought warmth and good humor to the atmosphere of the school district. PRINCIPAL- MR. KENNETH LYSSY VICE-PRINCIPAL- COL. A. D. HALL

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Board of Trustees Raise Standards ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT, DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL, MR. CLAYBORN C. NORRIS Efficiently se rvin g Southwest Independent School District for the fourth consecutive year, Mr. Norris has been an experienced and know- ledgeable administrator. He has combined compe- tence and warmth of personality to provide pro- fessional atmosphere for the educational programs instituted. Mr. Norris received his formal education from Texas A. 8: I. University. Raising standards of education was the major con- sideration of the Board of Trustees for the 1969-70 year. With new teachers, more facilities acquired-and more on the planning board-Southwest Independent School District has moved forward in expansion and progress initiated by our proficient board. With the need for better teaching aids, smaller classes, new projects, each member contributed ideas and suggestions for the betterment of our system. The success which they have had proved adeptness in coping with a fast-growing school and the hundreds of students who attend all four schools on the campus. Board of Trustees: Mr. J. W. Watts, Jr., Mr. R. C. Aldridge, Jr., Mr. A. V. Thur- man, Mr. Floyd Jac- kel, Mr. Nick Con- stanzo, M r . Henry Krueger, Jr., Mr. Ed- win W. Ripps.

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Educators Encourage Youth COUNSELOR- DEAN OF GIRLS, MRS. CAROL MCDONALD DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION MR. H. N. BROWNING Trials and tribulations are very common in the lives of high school students, and often these people have found the coun- selor's office a haven and place to find good counsel and gui- dance for the future. Mrs. McDona.ld's quiet approach to the many problems of youth, and her warm understanding have enabled many to find the answer to the questions at hand. Mrs. McDonald received her formal education at Southwest Texas State where she earned her B. S. and Master's degrees. Transportation is a field of school life that carries with it a tremendous responsibility. This duty is carried out very efficiently by Mr. H. N. Browning, Director of Transportation for the school district. The busses must run on time and in top shape all the time. Mr. Browning maintains these schedules and arranges field trips on busses for various organizations. In previous years, Mr. Browning taught German and Mathe- matics in the high school. He has served in the adminstrative and teaching fields for many years.