Tappahannock High School - Annual Yearbook (Tappahannock, VA)

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Principal Charges Seniors Congratulations Seniors . , , for achieving one of the goals you have set for yourself , . . graduation from high school. The cost has been and still is high. In dollars alone, several thousand; in time alone, over twelve thousand hours, or twelve years; in effort, only you know how much. The cost in time, effort care and concern of your parents and teachers can only be estimated. The big question is: Has it been worth it? The answer to this question can be, will be and must be given by you alone. It will be given in terms of your achievement, your service and your citizenship. It will be in terms of your solutions to problems of today and tomorrow that are and will be found in your community, your state, your nation and your world. Some of you will begin to pay this debt of time, money and effort very soon. Others will take longer but the final measure is whether you have left the world a better place because you have lived in it. As you seek to pay this debt to life remember to turn good into evil is to destroy all, but when you turn evil into good, you work hand in hand with God, 8

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ADMINISTRATION

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Superintendent -- Mr, Eldon W. Christopher Occupatia -- Mr. David Butler Clerk -- Mrs, Burnley Kirk Rappalrannock -- Mr, John Broaddus Central -- Mr. Austin Trible School Board Adds Two New Members The school board, composed of representatives elected from each district of the county, is a most important body. It ' s main purpose is to provide the county with a more efficient school system. To carry out their objective, the board members thoughtfully make out the school budget, dispurse funds for the buildings and furnishings and hire and dismiss teachers on the superintendent ' s recommendation. The Essex County School Board plays a major role in the organization and operation of Tappahannock High School. Superintendent: Mr, Eldon W. Christopher 9