Tampa Bay Tech High School - Titan Yearbook (Tampa, FL)

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Mr. Dixon Is T.B. T. ' s 1 Titan Mr. Dixon performs a multirude of casks during a regular school day as principal of T.B.T. Most of the time he can be found on campus carrying out the many duties of a school principal. Telephone calls from par- ents, conferences with teachers, and meetings with students are just a few of the activities that fill his schedule. Mr. Dixon also regularly attends senior high school principal ' s meetings and board meetings. It is his duty to keep in touch with the School Board on all matters that concern the school. Our principal encourages the students all members of the faculty to constantly strive to improve Tech. He is always open to the comments of anyone who can make worth- while suggestions. It is not surprising that Mr. Dixon ' s pet project is encouraging students to take part in athletic events, since he served as head coach at Brewster for many years. What impresses Mr. Dixon most about T.B.T. is the fact that students are attending our school by choice. He feels it is always eas- ier to educate students who are here because they want to learn. Because of his involvement in every facet of our high school, Mr. Dixon is without a doubt, T.B.T. ' s 1 Titan.

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Mr. Wilborn ' s Achievements — Above Par Boyd Wilborn Center Director Mr. Wilborn ' s association with T.B.T. goes back to his days at Brewster. He was a Classroom Teacher, Dean, Assistant Principal and Principal before he became the Director of the largest vocational center in the South- eastern United States. He wrote all the speci- fications, approved every blueprint for every building on campus, and Construction is still under way for several new buildings. Mr. Wilborn is constantly improving every shop. He first pinpoints the needs of students and community, then introduces the program. One of these programs is the Car- pentry Shop vacation cottage. T.B.T. pro- duces carpenters that know and understand carpentry theory and have the physical skills needed for the building industry. This project will provide funds for the school and carpen- try shop as well as valuable experience for the students who work on an actual building. Another project under way, is the building of a two-hole golf course. The students in Agri- culture are seriously lacking in the skills nec- essary for greenskeeping. An on campus golf course will provide a laboratory to train stu- dents in this field. Mr. Wilborn is also responsible for the 12 to 6 shop. In order to better serve the community and eliminate waiting lists for the day and evening school, he opened Auto Mechanics, Air Condition- ing, Welding and Cosmetology shops in the afternoon from 12 to 6 p.m. Public Relations occupies a large part of his schedule. Mr. Wilborn speaks to every junior high and 6th grade class in the county about the courses T.B.T. offers. PTA meet- ings and school assemblies are just a few occa- sions in which he publicizes the center. With the assistance of Mrs. Skipper, his secretary, he developed the Tour Guide program. Stu- dents selected on the basis of their academic grades lead guided tours throughout the school. Mr. Wilborn ' s duties and interests are as varied as our course offerings. His dedication, and enthusiasm coupled with his genuine interest have made T.B.T. one of the finest places to get an education. Mr. Wilborn 57

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Assistant Principals Coordinate Daily Activities Mr. Pent If there is an activity that seems to fit T.B.T. students, Mr. Pent is the man to see about introducing it to the school. He is the Assistant Principal in charge of activities and he really gets involved in his work. T.B.T. ' s athletic program is one of his largest concerns. Mr. Pent can be found at every football, basketball, and volleyball game. Cooperation is the key to a successful pro- gram, according to Mr. Pent. Only when students get along with each other and work together for a common goal can success be achieved. The best activities are those that contain the most student involvement. Mrs. Roberts Mrs. Roberts has everything under control. As assistant principal in charge of curriculum, her daily routine consists of coordinating classes with the guidance counselors, balanc- ing class rolls, and initiating new programs into T.B.T. ' s course offerings. Mrs. Roberts holds a Master ' s Degree from Florida State University, in Administra- tion Supervision and Guidance and has been associated with T.B.T. for seven years. She was Dean of Girls for fifteen years before she assumed the role of Assistant Principal in charge of curriculum Her experience as a classroom teacher and dean have given her the background necessary to understand what is needed by both stu- dents and faculty for a well-balanced course of study. Mrs Roberts stays busy with a full and organized daily Assistant Principals 59