Terry Parker High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Jacksonville, FL)

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Jokes arc shared with Mr. Knight and the students present at Black Orientation. Mr. Dudley discusses with Mr. Knight the student-faculty football game. Homecoming pep rally is addressed. Principal i6s

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Parker Welcomes Brave, New Principal Chieftain: Mr. Knight, you keep up with student opinion. What are your main sources of information? Mr. Knight: Students come in to see me fairly often, and I also try to go to the students to discover their problems. 1 think they realize that my door is always open to them. Chieftain: What are the most common problems you encounter as a principal? One problem is the need for physi- cal improvements around the school. This includes classroom facilities as well as other parts of the school plant. We must have an environment that facilitates learning. Mr. Knight gives attention to all the items which cover hi ? desk. Faculty meetings are organized by Mr. Knight to inform teachers. Mr. Bobby Knight. Principal. 164

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“School is to Educate Rather than Entertain” Chieftain: As Assistant Principal, Mr. Owens, what are the most common problems in your job? Mr. Owens: There are many problems. but mostly dealing with student attendance and scheduling. Chieftain: What improvements do you see for this year? Mr. Owens: Physical changes include more parking areas and cafeteria enlargement. Mr. Owens assists Mr. Knight. Mr. Ray Owens. Assistant Principal. Responsibilities of the Assistant Principal include all facets of T.P. life. i66 Assistant Principal