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

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Counselors Perform Fortune Telling Feats The fine art of fortune telling was practiced almost daily this year by Woodrow’s three guidance counselors, Miss Helen A. Parsons, Mrs. Mozelle Newton and Mrs. Jacqueline Conlce, all of whom have helped students to get a glimpse of their preferred colleges and careers ahead. First on the counselors’ list of activities was a series of personal meetings with pupils, helping them to know each as an individual. Also included in their many responsibilities was the distribution of literature on various universities, college entrance exams and career opportunities, all directed at preparing students for the future. The Woodrow counselors’ highest aim was to impress upon all students that it is not by chance but by work and careful planning that their goals may be reached. Counselors Mrs. Jacqueline Conlee and Mrs. Mozelle Newton perform their annual ITEI) testing ritual in the auditorium, assisted by Principal Paul Harris. Mrs. Jacqueline B. Conlee B.S., M.Ed. Guidance Counselor M rs. Mozelle Newton B.S.. M.A. Guidance Counselor Miss Helen A. Parsons B.S., M.P.E.H. R. Guidance Counselor

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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

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Miss Marv Ann Thomas B.S., M.E. Pupil Personnel Counselor Mrs. Willie Mae Caldwell R.N., B.S. School Nurse, Sponsor Medical Careers Club Janet Crimland discusses prospective plans for college with guidance counselor Miss Helen Parsons. Well-Being, Health Concern Thomas, Nurse With sparkling personality and unending patience, Miss Mary Ann Thomas greeted her often trying duties as Pupil Personnel Counselor. Taking charge of daily attendance rolls, checking absences and keeping enrollment statistics were all a part of the extensive responsibilities of her job. She also provided discipline and gave advice for students’ problems. With increased enrollment at Woodrow this year. Miss Thomas found her time and resources drawn upon increasingly by students, thus earning the respect and friendship of many students. Anyone who became ill or hurt at school knew what a comfort it was to have a registered nurse on duty. Besides providing emergency first aid, Mrs. Willie Mae Caldwell, School nurse, continually checked and recorded the health of students. SchoTfl employees also relied upon her professional ability as for the second year, she checked their annual tuberculin skin test.