Walter Hines Page High School - Buccaneer Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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Administration attained unity Mr. Philip J. Weaver A.B., Duke University M.A., UNC-CH Superintendent Supported by a progressive school board, the Greensboro City Schools at¬ tained increased educational excellence under the able direction of Superinten¬ dent Weaver. Page, expertly guided by its principal, contributed much to that excellence. Mr. Luther Medlin correct¬ ed any difficulties and successfully di¬ rected all school activities. Mr. Robert Newton, assistant prin¬ cipal, cooperated with him and also gave special attention to the curriculum and the service clubs. Mr. Luther R. Medlin B.A., High Point College M.A., UNC-CH Principal SCHOOL BOARD. Mr. H. L. Allison; Dr. W. J. House, assistant superintendent; Mrs. L. E. Hoyle; Mr. P. J. Weaver, superintend¬ ent; Mr. R. Thorpe Jones, assistant superin¬ tendent; Mr. R. K. Hunter, chairman; Mr. Robert R. Moseley; Mr. R. M. Wilson; Dr. E. H. Evans; Mr. L. P. McLendon, Jr. 20

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To educate its students is the main purpose of any school; Page has achieved this purpose ad¬ mirably. Besides the basic courses offered at any institution, our school presented a diversified curriculum through which a stu¬ dent could follow any direction he chose. Interest in any field might he pursued through the many electives available to Page students. One level of teaching cannot meet the needs of a large student body; Page recognized this need and geared its curriculum accor¬ dingly. In addition to regular courses, all levels of student abili¬ ty from Special Education classes to the honors and advanced place¬ ment programs were available to students whose talents could pro¬ fit by them. Page has been quick to keep track of, investigate, and adopt new ideas in education. Its modern facilities helped make both the teaching and learning processes easier. By following the newest trends and directions in in¬ structional methods, Page has been able to keep abreast of the movement of today’s society toward greater intellectual achievement. Headed by a capable adminis¬ tration, a faculty of dedicated men and women played an im¬ portant role in stimulating academic interest. The quality of Page’s teaching staff was the main ingredient contributing to its per¬ vading intellectual atmosphere. 19

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PTSA BOARD. Seated: Mrs. Edwin Seager, Mrs. C. O. Shanks, Mrs. J. L. Slate, Mrs. Harry Dayvault, Mrs. William Murray, Mrs. D. M. McDuffie, Mrs. Chester Arnold, Mrs. Robert Mer¬ ritt, Mrs. W. Locke Bell, Alice Taylor, Mrs. George Kirzinger, Mrs. Frank Brown, Mrs. David Brown, Mrs. Robert L. Sockwell, Mrs. George Dingeldein, and Mrs. Jack Elam. Stand¬ ing: Mr. Robert Newton, Mr. Sterling Phillips, David Gipson, Mr. Bland Worley, Franklin Spence, Mr. Jack Zimmerman, Mr. C. H. Young, Mr. C. L. Wilson, Mr. Gary Teague, Mr. Harold M. Evans. Mr. E. D. Kellam, and Mr. Jack Elam. PTSA Board endeavored to estab¬ lish a closer relationship between the home and school. The Board discussed and voted upon school or student needs and then recommended them to the general association for final con¬ sideration. One of its major projects was the first aid course offered to parents and teachers. Active standing committees concerned with such fields as art, juvenile protection, welfare, recreation, and world citizenship were coordinat¬ ed by the Board. Acting as Dean of Girls, Mrs. Ashley, through understanding counseling, dealt with disciplinary problems con¬ fronted her by students. Mrs. Bonnie Atwood and Mrs. Lucille Hill, the two Page secretaries, sat cheerfully at their desks in the front office busily typing, filing, and manag¬ ing diverse paper work. Mrs. Arch Anna Ashley B.S.S.A., UNC-G FSA Advisor Mrs. Lucille S. Hill A.B., Elon College Secretary Mrs. Bonnie B. Atwood Secretarial Science, King’s Business College Secretary 21