Wilkes Central High School - Green and Gold Yearbook (North Wilkesboro, NC)

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MR. J. FLOYD WOODWARD, Superintendent Arranging classes to make up for’ days of school lost to snow was one task. Keeping alert for new trends in education and securing the best faculty and plant available on a budget were others. Most predominate, however, was the unending task of bridging the gap, with tact and diplomacy, between school and community. Mr. J. Floyd Woodward, with the aid of the Board of Education, has accomplished these tasks with tireless devotion in his position as superintendent of North Wilkesboro City Schools. The success of his unselfish efforts in behalf of Wilkes Central continue to aid in the progress toward the best in educational oppor- tunity for our students. Capable administrators obtain Floyd Woodward, Superintendent; Mr. Weaver Starr; Mr. Neill Dalrymple; Mr. Ralph Williams. NOT PICTURED: Mr. Tom Members of the Board of Education are, LEFT TO RIGHT, STANDING: Mr. Lewis Hill Jenkins; Dr. J. C. Mills; Mr. Max Ferree. SEATED: Mr. Thomas E. Norman; Dr. John Bennett; Mr. Sam R. Ogilvie; Mr. Edward S. Finley, Chairman; Mr. J. gh RRS BRE er a ee a

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Academics The clock’s hands point to twelve o clock midnight as the boy crams for an important exam. A girl muses over a book of sonnets or frets over algebra problems. The teacher takes one last look at his notes and stations himself in front of the lectern to await the tardy bell. The flow of academics at Wilkes Central is made up of books, classes, teachers, and students. Scholasuc Apritucle I

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As assistant principal, Mr. Brooks works close- ly with Dr. Cleetwood to maintain the school’s many facets of activity. He takes care of many problems that arise and, by doing so efficiently, betters Wilkes Central. best educational facilities Thirteen hundred individuals are to be placed in positions which will develop their educational capacities to the fullest. Fifty faculty members are to be advised and encouraged in their task of bringing knowledge to young minds. These are only two aspects of the problems and tasks of administration. With skill, devotion, and in- telligence, Dr. C. C. Cleetwood continues to guide the organization of Wilkes Central.