Tates Creek High School - Compass Yearbook (Lexington, KY)

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0 I . N X 1 a Dedication Mr. A, C. Thomas has spent the last 18 years in the field of educationg He was Tates Creek's first Principal and played an instrumental part in developing Tates Creek into one of the best high schools in the state, Having received his A.B. from Transylvania in 1951 and his M.A. from the University of Kentucky in 1952, Mr, Thomas began his teaching career at Breckenridge County High. Four years later, Mr. Thomas moved to Lafayette where he taught United States History, After teaching for four years, he was made Associate Principal at La- fayette. His next move was to Tates Creek. ' Opening a new high school required a lot of hard work, but Mr. Thomas did not give in. Mr. Thomas remembered when Tates Creek opened in 1965, the student body totaled 625 and lunch was served in the halls due to the lack ofa cafeteria, After serving as Principal for six years, Mr, Thomas made another move. This one led to Co-ordinator of Vocational Education for the Fayette County Schools. lt is with a sense of loss and appreciation for his service to education and Tates Creek High School, that we the Senior Class of 1971 dedicate this the 1971 Com- pass to Mr, A, C. Thomas. We know that he will continue to be a success and wish him the best of everything in his new job.