Taylor County High School - Sampler Yearbook (Perry, FL)

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PfcZttCifXiil f-fCtS Toughestjob Concern for the total welfare of the student body has been a pri- ority for Principal Dennis Fike. Since he became principal dur- ing the 1978-79 academic year, he has worked to improve the curriculum, student involvement in school activities and building facilities. His total commitment has won him the respect of stu- dents, faculty and community. Junior Kirk Coker stated that he thinks Mr. Fike is doing a good job, for he has been con- trolling the school with a tough discipline policy. That is the way it shoud be,” said Kirk. Although accomplishments have been made in some areas, Alison McNealy said, I wish Mr. Fike would do something to improve school spirit. I think it is down from previous years.” To Ali- son’s comments, Lisa Wilson added that she thinks Mr. Fike is doing a good job, but feels he could improve communications with students. Comments from faculty members supported the ideas of the stu- dents. Assistant principal Mrs. “Boo” Blankenship said, ”1 think he is doing a fine job, but I feel he would do even better if the student body would cooperate with him more. Despite all the accomplishments he has directed or made, Fike is not one to sit back and bask in glory. After helping to refinish the gym floor, he tackled the painting and redecorating of the audito- rium stage. He himself, feels that more students need to accept the responsibility of keeping the school clean. Pictured at top is Fike; below is Assist- ant Principal Mrs. Boo” Blankenship; at the top of page 29 at left is Mrs. Bob- bye Williamson, School Treasurer and to her right is Mr. Fike. Mrs. Donna Ansel is pictured beneath at her desk. At the bottom are Aides Ms. Rodgers, Ms. Richardson and Ms. Dorothy Crooms.

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PcbCajfey Cuppcwts PfcutCtfrtiil The principal's attention has not just been directed at building repairs, but also at improving the curriculum. He would like to initi- ate more semesteracourses to provide greater flexibility in aca- demics. He is pleased about how well college bound students have been scoring on ACT and SAT tests. When we talked with other fac- ulty members about what they would like to see changed, Mrs. Ketring said, “I would love to see some new parking facilities. Also, we need to work to build more school spirit.” Mrs. Rollings said, I would like for each of us to be given an injection of more self discipline and respect, objectivity, toler- ance, cleanliness, enthusiasm and motivation, love and Chris- tian spirit and of course, com- mon sense.” Senior student Tracy Shingler said she wishes the Student Council were stronger and had more say in the school. With Mr. Fike as our leader, our school is bound to continue its progress. After all, the reroofing job didn't do us all in, and he has survived other slings and arrows of school misfortunes. With the guidance of our princi- pal along with the talents of the entire staff, this school is defi- nitely up and coming. A bright future awaits. Pictured at top of page is Mr. Don Howarth in a relaxing moment at Fac- ulty Meeting and Mrs. Estic Rollings as she ponders a problem at Faculty. Other faculty members relax with stu- dents or demonstrate their talents on page 30. 30