Suffolk High School - Peanut Yearbook (Suffolk, VA)

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0 HE PEANUT rp, JOHN K. MARTIN Superintendent ( 9 )

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Peanut ( ' ' ■X JOHN EPPES MARTIN, M. A. Washington and Lee University Words fail us in describing the character and achievements of such a wonderful man as our superintendent, Mr. John Kppes Martin. His many line qualities have won the respect and admiration of both teachers and students. During his stay in Suffolk he has manifested marked ability and great power in leadership. He is indeed a born leader and he has so led that he has won a great host of friends, all of whom revere and honor him. He possesses a rather retiring, but very pleasant manner and is always calm and composed regardless of circumstances. As a public speaker, Mr. Martin is equal to Cicero, the greatest Roman of them all.” His language is that of a Demosthenes—polished and fluent. His deeds speak louder than words. In 1911 he was graduated from Washington and Lee University where he imbibed the great and noble qualities of these worthy statesmen and also developed the powers of a brilliant student. For the next five years he held various scholastic positions and in 1916 Suffolk was very proud to welcome him as the Supervising Principal of its Public School System. During this office he displayed such ability and power of achievement that it was not long before he was promoted to the office of Superintendent. During his administration many improvements have been added—the most out¬ standing one. that of the new High School building, is a product of Mr. Martin’s own ingenious mind. He first conceived the idea, care¬ fully fostered it. and with the aid of a lively and cooperative board saw it grow to maturity. We feel that this is just the beginning of his great achievements, for who can tell what great ideas may spring from such a fertile brain?

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EARL ROLAND CUSTIS M. A. 67. John’s College What comes to your mind when you turn the pages of this book and behold the photograph of our principal. Mr. E. Roland Cuslis? He came to us five years ago from St. John ' s College, and. in that time he has faithfully steered us through our high school days. Many times has he told us No!, our excuse was not satisfactory, or that we were loafing, and needed to get to work. Many times, we have been summoned to appear in the office, and with trembling knees and wonder¬ ing minds, we ' ve been in to see him. Always we have been made to feel that he was loyal to us and sincerely interested in us. We knew that he was trying to form a partnership with us, so that we might train the individual to have the highest ideals and purposes of life. He has been a real friend to us, and we feel that he wants his friendship to go with us through the years. Too much can not be said of his untiring efforts in making the Suffolk High School one of the biggest and best in the State. May happiness be yours, Mr. Custis. ( 10 )