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Woodrow Wilson
High School
Portsmouth, Virginia
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Mr. David W. Joyner is in his second year as assistant principal in charge of instructor. He has taught at our school since 1962 in areas of; physics, trigonometry, geometry, algebra, general math, and as a tennis coach. He earned degrees at North Carolina State University and the University of Virginia.
Mr. Horace S. Savage is in charge of pupil personnel. He has been an active part of the tidewater school system for many years and a part of Wilson since 1971. Before he came to our school he worked as assistant principal at Harry Hunt and coached at Norcum. Mr. Savage received his B.S. and M.A. at Hampton Institute. He is one of the most versatile members of Wilson for he works with everything from suspensions to parking permits.
Assistant Principal in Charge of Pupil Personnel.
Assistant Principal in Charge of Instruction.
HORACE S. SAVAGE, JR.
DAVID W. JOYNER
DR. VITO J. MORLINO
Our past principal Dr. Vito J. Morlino was associated with Wilson for only 2½ years. During this time he became a special part of our school and our student body.
Dr. Morhno is a member of Sigma XI, the Virginia Education Association, and is now working as Coordinator of Secondary Education in Portsmouth. He has attended St. Paul High School, Fordham University, William & Mary, and the University of Virginia.
He was pleased this year with the improved behavior of Wilsonites in the cafeteria and in areas of attendance and tardies. Dr. Morlino hopes Wilson will remain No. 1 in all areas of school life. He says he is proud to have been one of Wilson’s Principals.
FOUNDATIONS OF OUR SCHOOL
WILLIAM P. BURTON
These are busy times as we cross the half year mark moving toward the conclusion of a real successful year here at Wilson. This “new” Principal is indebted to Dr. Morlino for the fine job he did in making my change to Wilson so pleasant.
The staff (everyone) at Wilson has just been outstanding in doing whatever could be done to make the transition a smooth one.
The students have responded in a positive manner to the few things I asked that they continue to strive for to uphold the wonderful
tradition and history of Woodrow Wilson High School. These are:
1. Development of real allegience to our unique Wilson Code.
2. Increased school spirit expressed by leading in regular school attendance and classroom achievement.
3. Increased participation in school activities. 4. Increased participation in reaching out into our community to help our society and our fellowman.
B. S. University of California
M. A. Duke University
My goals for the present are to continue to work for the aims expressed in the Annual School Plan established by Dr. Morlino; to increase involvement of the community in advisory roles; to work for a complete outfitting of the school band for next years football sea- son; to expand the influence of our outstanding Reading Program; to expand the special offerings of our Business Department; to work toward increased individualization of instruction within the existing class arrangement; to assist in a broad school involvement in the Bi-centennial Celebration of our city; to organize an effective club program within our school, with regular “in school” club meeting time; to expand the role of the homeroom representative system of Student Cooperative Association Government; and about a thousand other things that our students and faculty would want for our school.
This is a particularly exciting job because of the excitement and job interest of those involved in education at Woodrow Wilson. We have a school that we are proud of and one in which the community can be proud.
WILSON’S STAFF MEMBERS
Mrs. Brett gives register instruction.
Mrs. Costner pauses a minute to smile.
Mike keeps the grounds clean
Mr. Elliott works the curtains during an assembly
A member of the cafeteria staff at work.
Mrs. Miller watches over Wilson's money.
Guidance Counselors: Elizabeth A. Blanford, B. S. Madison College, M Ed. College of William and Mary; Gertrude F. Anderson, B. S. Radford College; Myrtle R. Jones, B. S. Hampton Institute, M.A. New York University, Court of Honor Sponsor; Catherine L. Woodhouse, B. S. Hampton Institute, M. A. New York University.
School Nurse-Mrs. Henderson
Library Clerk-Loradell Dickefson
Secretary - Mrs. Dale Rodgerson
Left: Assistant Librarian-Sandra Sledge, B. A. Madison College, Right: Librarian- Charlotte C. Hawks, B. A. Old Dominion University
Dean of Girls-Charlotte Avery
OUR FACULTY PROVIDES SERVICES AND LEADERSHIP
Alma B. Hall ; English
B.A. Madison College
Dept. Chairman
Avis Shumaker; English
B. A. College of William and Mary
Linda D. Ridenour; Business Education Typing I, II, General Business
B.S. Madison College
Marion Theresa Ransom; Journalism and English; B. Virginia State College; Advisor for the STUDENT
Leathia Eley Cox; Social Studies A.B.
Norfolk State College
Donald J. Mollenhauer, Jr.; Social Studies B.A. History East Caroline University Coach Varsity Football and Junior Varsity Basketball
Barbara A. Ivey
Attendance Clerk
Mr. J. H. Williams; Art
B.S. Norfolk State College
WILSON’S TEACHERS USE
KNOWLEDGE TO BETTER STUDENTS
Willie N. Parks
Industrial Arts B.E. North Caroline State University
Mary Frances Rice
Mathematics
B.S. Longwood College
June Lassiter Yost
English
B.S. Old Dominion University
Jim Roberts, B.S. Old Dominion University
Government, U.S. History, World History
Department Head, Varsity Golf Coach
Bernadine B. Wallace
Business Education
B.S. Southern University
Hattie A. Redd
Biology
B.S. Old Dominion University
Frances R. Paige, English, Freshman Class Sponsor
Va. Union University, A.B.; University of Pittsburg, M.Ed.
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OUR FACULTY DEVOTE TIME AND EFFORT
IN HELPING WITH OUR EDUCATION
Thomas H. Fuller, Jr.; B. A. Amherst College
Gen, Math, Sr. Math Geometry, Physics
Forum and Astronomy Club Sponsor
Renee N. Spencer; B.A. Longwood College
English; Majorette Sponsor
Earl M. Marby; M. A. Hampton Institute
English, Senior Class Sponsor
Susan Ehrlich; Home Economics 1 & II
B.S. Carnegie-Mellon University; M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh
Iva Foust; Mathematics
B.S. and M.A. Hampton Institute
Louise Bergdahl Chapman; English, Drama; B.S. Northern Illinois University; Thespian Troupe No. 1238 and Dramatics Club Advisor
Annie Laurie Edwards; Chemistry, Biology; Department Head; B.A. Womens College of University of North Carolina; Science Club Advisor
Fay F. Moran; U.S. History, The Humanities; B.A.
Blue Mountain College, M.A. Old Dominion University
Margaret J. Eason; Mathematics; Department Head
B.S. Va. Union University
Left: Mary G. Underwood; C.O.E., Qerk Typist 1 & II; B.S. Mary Washington College. Right: Willadean Boyd; Stenography II, C.O.E., Typing I; B.S. East Caroline University
