Warwick High School - Warwick Yearbook (Newport News, VA)

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Office Staff Keeps School Business Running Smoothly The task of keeping a school of approximately 1700 in reasonable order was a duty of the reliable office staff this year. The too-often hectic business of the day was carried out with the experience and know-how of the com- petent staff. Remaining calm through all crises, Mrs. Ilia Hamlett made sure that all money matters, in- cluding insurance, were safely put away. Mrs. Ded- mond was responsible for the entries into the daily bulletin, the counter, and the phone. Perhaps this was why the phone was always busy! Another busy per- son in the office was Mrs. Burton, who saw that all student transcripts were sent to colleges and to places of business where students and graduates sought employment. Mrs. Leviner was a friend of every student purely because she was Mr. Starboard’s personal Secretary! This was Warwick’s office staff for 1966-67; and to whom, Warwick owes for its successful year. above: Mrs. Dedmond, general secretary, types the daily bulletin. top center: Mrs. Hamlett, bookkeeper, and Mrs. Leviner, principal’s sec- retary. marvel at the list of office supplies. 17 J

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Principals Advise and Lead The 9+udents and Teachers This year Warwick greeted a familiar face in a new position. Mr. James Starboard, Jr. returned to War- wick last August as its new administration head. Al- though he was graduated from Newport News High School, he became a full fledged Farmer in our first pep assembly. Having taught at Warwick several years ago, Mr. Starboard foimd the fast-paced life here not entirely new, but through a new light. Mr. Starboard replaced Mr. John M. Caywood, our principal of two years; but his “principality” at Warwick was his second such position. He had also taugh t at South Morrison Elementary and w r as principal there for two years before coming to Warwick. Assisting the new principal were Mr. William Formichelli and Miss Ellena Armistead, formerly a teacher at Newport News High School. Mr. Formichelli had been at Warwick for many years, while Miss Armistead com- pleted her second year. With their experience, Mr. Starboard was able to resolve the many anxieties of students and to quickly establish a pleasant atmos- phere of congeniality between students and faculty. Action, by both the students and the principals, was Warwick’s key to success. above: Mr. Formichelli, assistant principal, gives his attention to an office problem. below: The latest student report seems to be extremely pleasing to Miss Armistead. outside: Mr. Starboard reflects the enthusiasm that has made him very popular in his first year at Warwick. '

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The year 66-67 brought much action to Warwick ' s expert Guidance Department. The problems of chang- ing schedules, PSAT’s, and College Boards were again tackled by the staff with the efficiency so well known to Warwick students. Each class was given an individual counselor to assist it during the academic year. Under the skillful guidance of Mrs. Palmer, many seniors were helped with the frustrating problems of which college to at- tend or which career to pursue. Mrs. Muire compe- tently supervised juniors with College Boards. Sopho- mores were counseled by Mrs. Quesenberry; and Mrs. Parker and Miss Macjunkin aided ninth grad- ers. Confused eighth graders learned that their best friend was their guidance counselor, Mrs. Baker. Through the experienced guidance staff, each stu- dent was considered individually and could he given advice on almost any phase of school or home life. Because of their personal interests in each student, the Guidance Department can he attributed with much of Warwick’s success. above: Mrs. Burton checks with Mrs. Palmer, senior class counselor, about college transcripts. left: Mrs. Muire studies a schedule change for one of her 1700 students. below: Mrs. Parker, counselor for the ninth grade, advises a student. 18