Ward Belmont High School - Milestones Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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' OF THE MY SCHOOL MRS. SL SAN S. SOUBY In completing her fourth year as head of the Preparatory School, Mrs. Souby has again proved her capability and intense interest in the affairs of the Ward-Belmont campus. From the first senior-junior competition until the final notes of the organ at prep graduation, students linew they could turn to Mrs. Souby for needed advice and inspiration. Loved and respected, she will remain in the hearts of her students as one of the most outstand- ing figures at Ward-Belmont. ¥ n THE .ORY D1:AN ALAN IRWIN Across the street from Fidelity Hall, at any time of the day, you may observe the music students jjoin. to and from the con- servatory with smiles on their faces. For the students are happy, and this happiness is due in a large measure to the kindness and understanding of Dean Irwin. Majoring in music requires much hard work, but it is well rewarded by Dean Irwin ' s enthusiastic approval of the student ' s accomplishments. Dean Irwin is always sympathetic and helpful, and the students think of him not only as a teacher but alsD as a friend. In his many years as Dean of Ward-Belmont ' s Conservatory he has helped make it the fine in- stitution that it is -Lodav.

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T H E DEANS MISS MARTHA ORDWAY Dean of Women In her third year as Dean of Women, Miss Martha Ordway was always ready and willing to listen to the problems of each and every student. Her many kindnesses, courtesies, and consid- erations are as much a part of her as she is of this school. Not only does she attend to problems, but she, also, attends to any and all social functions . . . concerts, club dances, and various things of that nature. She is as formal as she is informal. This marvelous southern lady, through wisdom and generosity, holds the respect and admiration of every student. DEAN CHILES VAN ANTWERP If we drop around to the room in the Academic Building marked Chiles Van Antwerp, Dean, we are greeted by the friendly smile of a person whom we find always ready to help with our problems, whatever they may be. Since his arrival at Ward-Belmont just two short years ago, he has endeared him- self to all by his friendly manner, patience, and helpfulness. As well as helping with academic problems, he is sponsor of the Phi Theta Kappa chapter. We are very proud and happy to have such a capable person as Mr. Van Antwerp for our dean.

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BUSINESS MANAGER MR. VERNON M. NELSON We are often prone to think of Mr. Xclson wholly as our materialistic ad ministrator of business, our capable automan who keeps W-B squarely on its feet. And truly that is his main capacity for his word is law whether it ' s do the teachers have a raise or do we get a new egg beater down at the club. But forgetting the slightly ridiculous, we want to say that Mr. Nelson is one of the best managers a school could ask for. And not only in this vein is he outstanding: he possesses a certain charming quality that few can boast. His power, his effervescence, his fascinating little smile — Mr. Nelson, we are proud to claim you as our own. REGIS TB k MISS MABEL FLETCHER With a background of eighteen years at Ward-Belmont, Miss Fletcher graciously officiates this year for the first time as reg- isti ' ar, introducing to the visitors young and eld our Ward-Bel- mont of charm and tradition. Believing in its importance to women of tomorrow. Miss Fletcher centers her life on the ad- vancement of the schooFs ideals. Her radiant enthusiasm and love for Ward-Belmont enhances the magnetic personalities of school and lady. Friends and visitors are most fortunate in having Miss Fletcher introduce them to her beloved Ward-Belmont.