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

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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

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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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Pierce Greets Problems With Smile Greeting a student with a cheery hello, encouraging a disheartened athlete, calming a mother’s fears and keeping a watchful eye on the evergrowing cafeteria lines, are just a sampling of Assistant Principal Wayne Pierce’s everyday activities, but daily confrontation with such problems doesn’t seem to bother Mr. Pierce’s friendly disposition. Mr. Pierce's enthusiasm at Pep assemblies stems from his love of sports. He once held the position of head basketball coach at Hillcrest High School in Dallas. Mr. Pierce obtained a Master’s degree in education at East Texas State University. As the parents of two daughters and one son, Mr. Pierce and his wife Jean have little time for boredom and many opportunities for enjoyment. During the last week of February the students and faculty received, with mixed reactions, the news that Mr. Pierce would leave Woodrow the following week to become principal of Dallas’ L. V. Stockard Jr. High School. Although sad for this departure, the school foresees much success in this new position for Mr. Wayne Pierce, a leader and a friend. Mr. Wayne Pierce, Assistant Principal Principal Paul Harris and assistant Wayne Pierce unload their mail from the administration building. Upon his departure, Mr. Pierce took with him a plaque in remembrance of his years at Woodrow presented to him by the classes 1969-71. 21