Spingarn High School - L Esprit Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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.mf Mmm Miss Duncan and Student Spingarn is proud of the assistant principals who work continuously for the smooth operation of our school. Mr. Saunders at His Desk Mr. Davis, Mr. Stephen White, Mr. Frank Parks, Mr. Saunders l

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An Assistant Principal and Dean of Girls' Day Includes Numerous Responsibilities fy Kari :VV i V 2 MISS ANNIE E. DUNCAN at her desk Miner Normal School B.S. Howard University M.A. Columbia University Her Message There is an announcement to be made over the public address system. A parent is calling to have a message relayed to a girl. A parent has to be contacted to verify that a girl should be in school. A senior reports to learn she is to rep- resent the school at aluncheon honoring graduates. A girl has a personal problem and needs expert advice. Your commencement has come at a time of real challenge for the human races: a time when there is, as never before, the demand for total involvement of individuals in eliminating social ills that beset large seg- ments of the World population. It is a time for concentration and perseverance, a striving for excellence of performance. The solutions of these problems will not be easy, nor will they be accomplished without un- ceasing work and the application of all of your talents. Coolidge once said that all growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means Work.Work is not a curse, it is the prerogative of intelligence, the only means to manhood, and the measure of civilization. Miss Duncan and Mr. Altice 16 ilu Miss Duncan at the podium

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New Assistant Principal and Dean of Boys Plays Busy, Important Role Rush on in, open the door to your office is a familiar greeting of Mr. Saunders to students. Of the duties of his office he says: The Assistant Principal is directly responsible to the principal and shares in the administration of the school and the supervision of the teachers. He is associated with the principal in the performance of all duties assigned to the principal. Additionally, he has responsibility for the adjustment, guidance, and the attendance of pupils. Of the advantages of his job in getting to know boys better he had this to say: This job affords the opportunity to know more boys. Some who have special problems become friendly with the assistant principal. Of his definition ofagoodboyhe had this to say: A good boy is one who strives to make himself a better house', than his father made. He has courage, honesty and devotion to the task of making a man of himself. . His Message A vision of considerable magnitude fills my mind as I write these words. In this vision I see the beginning of an era of great opportunity for the graduating members of this class. I am thinking of the opportunity to serve your fellow man, your country, your community and yourselves. The world is shrinking, misery abounds, suffering is widespread. Into this picture steps the class of '67, full of compassion, eager to serve and well-trained. What is more noble than to spend one's life in the service of his fellow man! The ful- fillment of this vision lies in the future! You can make it come true!