Waynesboro High School - Skyline Yearbook (Waynesboro, VA)

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Meeting the demands of his schedule, Mr. Nichols prepares announcements and listens to a mother’s protest. ‘‘One of the guys,” Mr. Kiger joins Gary Jones and Frank Thornton in a lively conversation. 21

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Bowed by the pressures of student discipline, Assistant Principal Mr. Nichols attempts to regain his composure. Principals set good example for students at WHS With a progressive administration at the helm, WHS exemplifies the modern educational theory of faculty-student cooperation. Generated by interested and involved teachers, an inspiring vitality pervaded and rejuvenated the educational structure. Receptive to the varied desires of a youthful student body, our principal Mr. Kiger opened new and effective channels of communications. Realizing the students’ innate need for a place of their own, Mr. Kiger consulted the city officials for the appropriation of an adjacent house to be converted into a new student center, which will also house a senior lounge. This year Mr. Kiger had a new side-kick in James Nichols, our new assistant principal. In the year he has been here, Mr. Nichols has won the respect and admiration of the students, teachers, and staff. A Henry County native, Mr. Nichols graduated from Lynchburg College, received his Masters of Education in administration from Madison in 1966, and was in Who’s Who in American Universities. Besides trying to establish rapport between himself and students, he attempted to instill a Christian attitude in students of WHS. He practicea his belief, “Pride is the most basic element in school spirit and morale.’’ 20

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Secretaries give office work a personal touch Informing the students of national, state, and local school functions, the secretarial staff presided amidst the bustling activity of the main office. With smiling faces and congenial chatter, the secretaries eased the drudgery of routine business. Recording student and teacher absences, Mrs. Bateman was a familiar face at the attendance table each morning. Mrs. Polly Hawpe served as clerk for the school supply store, while also maintaining the endless files of student records. Cheerful Mrs. Burnette typed and edited bulletins. All three prove invaluable to WHS. Absentees fail to elude Mrs. Bateman as she compiles another list of wandering WHS students. From a student’s view, Mrs. Hawpe remains a diligent and conscientious member of the office task force. Dispersing rubber bands, good cheer, and helpful advice. Mrs. Burnett proves an integral part of the WHS whirl.