Valdosta High School - Sandspur Yearbook (Valdosta, GA)

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Each year seniors who approach English IV with apprehension are soon delighted by the fresh, dramatic manner in which Mrs. William West presents her subject. Her spontaneous wit and informality make them forget that they are studying difficult literary works and the fine points of gram- mar. Using this same wit with practicality and friendliness, Mrs. West, as senior class advisor, enthusiastically enters into prepara- tions for senior day and graduation. Seniors Appreciate Wit, Because of her interest in her students, not only in class, but in every phase of their development, seniors remember Mrs. West both as an instructor and a friend. While retaining her role as an experienced teacher, she, like the protagonist in Conrad's Lord Jim, is one of us to her seniors. For this unique rapport and for her stimu- lating teaching, the 1964 senior class chose her as the one to whom they wished to dedicate their annual. 10

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In the six years that Miss Marguerite Ford has served as head counselor, the VHS guid- ance department has grown from two offices to four, from one counselor to two, and from ten office workers to sixteen. With enlarged facilities Mr. Jack Wooten, assistant counsel- or, and Miss Ford are more able to assist students by adminis- tering tests, to counsel with par- ents and teachers, and to ex- tend a helping hand to new- comers. Miss’ Ford's academic prep- aration for her job includes an A.B. in education from VSC and graduate work at the Uni- versity of Georgia and at Emory University. Miss Ford and Mrs. Evans discuss college plans for Mrs. Evans's daughter Susanne. and Guidance Mr. Wooten tests Marimikel Tucker's and Glenn Register's reading ability. Mrs. Larry Moncus, guidance secretary, arranges a bulletin board in the exploration room, an innovation this year. 9

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Understanding of Mrs. William West Surrounded by piles of exam papers, Mrs. West pauses for a moment to ponder an answer to a question. Although she has many friends, Mrs. West spends most of her time away from school caring for her home and children. She delights in Saturday morn- ings when she can play with Becky, six, and Stan, eight. At the graduation exercises Mrs. West and her husband congratulate Frank Crane and Patsy Henry, two of her senior English stu- dents. II