Woodrow Wilson High School - Crusader Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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At a reception in the { iris’ gym. Dr. Nolan Estes shakes hands with Woodrow teacher Paul Allen. In the group are two unidentified PTA holies. Assistant Principal Wayne Pierce, Mrs. Estes, Dr. Estes, Mr. Allen, Prineipal Paul Harris and Mrs. Allen. Mr. Jessa: F. Cardwell, Instructional Assistant, Secondary School. At left, the Superintendent meets with his cabinet: Mr. Robert H. McKay, Asst. Superintendent; Mr. H. I). Pearson, Asst. Superintendent; Dr. Nolan Estes, Superintendent of Schools; Mr. Hoi-lis Allen, Asst. Superintendent; Mr. Don E. Matthews, Asst. Superintendent, Special Services; Mr. C. C. Miller, Asst. Superintendent, Organization; and Mr. Dale Douglas, Deputy Superintendent. 19

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New Superintendent Plans for Progress “Electronic education ' programs for the .handicapped, technical education, and education for adults are some of the topics that will he discussed by the new superintendent, I)r. Nolan Estes and the Board of Education. The goal and theme of the 1968-1969 school year is “Progress in Education.” The new administration plans to keep the same operating plan of the 1967 Board of Education. Under this plan. Dr. Estes prepares an agenda, and documents on each item of the agenda are given to the board members for reviewing. At the actual board meetings, groups of citizens are welcome to come and air their grievances. Also at these meetings the board members are given a chance to suggest ideas for consideration. After 23 years of devoted service, Dr. W. T. White retired on August 31, 1968 passing the torch to 38 year old Dr. Nolan Estes, lately deputy of the Office of Education of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Dr. Estes received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Corpus Christi and his Master’s in education from the University of Texas. After more graduate work was done at Baylor University in 1959, he was granted his doctorate in education at Harvard University. Having served as an elementary teacher, a principal, and a superintendent in a St. Louis suburb, Dr. Estes is experienced in handling problems of a large school system. In his educational plan, Dr. Estes wants to concentrate on early childhood education, individual instruction, treatment of students’ cultural differences, occupational training and after school programs. I)r. Nolan T. Estes, Superintendent of Schools. 18

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Principal Harris Steers Course Toward Future A sense of fair play and progressive leadership are the foremost characteristics of Principal Paul MacDonald Harris’ dedicated administration. For his talent in management and thorough planning Mr. Harris has long been recognized as one of Dallas’ finest high school principals and as an educator generally. An alumnus of Highland Park High School, he majored in biology at Southern Methodist University and earned a Master’s degree in educational administration at the University of Texas. Mr. Harris served in several Dallas area schools before beginning his six year career (thus far) at Woodrow Wilson. He and his wife, Clara, enjoy their five children aged from 15-4M;. Whether acting as a speaker before an excited crowd at a Woodrow assembly or offering personal advice to a single student. Mr. Harris commands the attention of his audience. His familiar voice announces over the intercom events of interest to every member of the school and exhibits the personal interest he takes in every aspect of activity. Although Woodrow is an older school. Principal Paul Harris exemplifies the pro-gressive attitude of her students, always having an eye to the future, while preserving the worthy traditions of the past. Paul MacDonald Harris, Principal Mr. Harris acts as representative of the school, expressing his gratitude and presenting a check to retiring teacher. Miss Grace Greenwood. 20