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Clockwise: Lunchtime is a time to socialize for Mrs. Wilkerson, Mrs. Babbit, Mrs. Baker, Miss Lester, and Mrs. McConnell. The new band director conducts during an assembly. Veteran teacher Miss Rice reflects on her many years at Wilson. As department head and head
of the Audio-Visual room, Mr. Outten has his work cut out for him. “The Lance Man" and Mr. Thompson refill the snack machine.
THE AUTHORITY ON THINGS
Mr. Gatling is indecisive of which way to go.
Mr. Joyner is known for telling his point of view.
Mr. Burton shares a f ew laughs with his wife and Mrs. Gooden.
William Burton
LaDaniel Gatling
Micheal Laguta
Mr. Laguta has a phone conference with a parent.
There seems to be a new spirit of friendliness and co-operation at Wilson this year. Perhaps the preparation for the Ten Year Evaluation and the conduct of this important activity has created new interest in the school. Perhaps it is because this year’s senior class represents the first group of graduates who entered this school as eighth graders. Perhaps it is the outstanding football team which set a recent record in building opponents scoreless thru 8 games. Maybe it is due to the pride from scoring above the average in competency testing last year. What ever the reason, it is always nice to see increased school pride and higher achievement by our students. The people who served on our visiting committee all remarked about the fine impression our students made on them. We hope that we can continue to work towards new standards, always setting our goals on higher marks. Certainly, to prepare ourselves for what appears to be a difficult time for our nation, we cannot afford to gain less than we should from the high school years. Certainly, also, to maintain the outstanding traditions of this great school, we cannot afford to give less than our best while we are under her roof. That is our challenge, and one that everyone connected with the school seems willing to accept.
Mr. Burton has good communications with everyone.
Mr. Burton finds time to take a break from his paperwork.
Virginia Babbitt
Linda Baker
Kathie Brown
Geraldine Elliott
Marilyn Gooden
Carol McNew
Betty Reiter
Dale Rogerson
The secretaries of Woodrow Wilson High School, are hard workers. Each day holds new jobs for these women. They are the core of what makes the school turn. All the paperwork, typing, absentee sheets, report cards, and anything else that might be left on their desk to be done. They work hard to cooperate with the faculty and principals to make the day of these individuals go smoothly, which at times proves to be quite a task in itself.
Dale Rogerson displays her ability to use the ‘‘machine.”’ Kathie Brown types her way through the day.
STRIVING TO HELP OTHERS
Loradell Dickerson
Charlotte Hawks
Myrtle Henderson
Myrtle Jones
Nina McConnell
Sandy Palmer
Sandra Sledge
The Guidance Department is oriented toward service to the students and their parents. Our aims are to help students adjust to both the academic and social climate of WWHS. We are offering students the opportunity to enrich their experience. The library seeks to serve all students and teachers. We strive to keep both our book and non - book collection current and relevant.
Mrs. Henderson aids a student's ailing finger.
Mrs. Blandford cheerfully talks to a parent.
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The pictures are as represented in the Woodrow Wilson High School, Portsmouth, Virginia yearbook or annual of the year indicated on the page. The Memory pictures may not be complete and pictures and names may have been removed by request of the person involved. Also, it does not offically indicate the year of graduation and/or that the party in question graduated. This section of the website is dedicated to the memories of all alumni and are found in personal items that alumni have saved and were kind enough to allow it to be shared with others. Thank You. If you are not represented in your class, or have other pictures for the memories section you may submit a photo to be added. John “Eddie” Lee ’68.
THE LITERARY GUILD
The English Department of Woodrow Wilson High School strives to give each student the essential background to communicate effectively with his fellow citizens. This is accomplished through teaching literature, compostion, and grammar in such a manner that it provides for the great diversity of ability. Electives in journalism, speech, and drama are also offered. Preparation for the state evaluators en- abled us to make an in - depth study of ourselves, to assess our present program, and to make definite recommendations for improvement. Most of the recommendations coming from the committee were recommendations which we had made ourselves. We will work towards providing a grammar test for all of the studies and providing more materials for students who need remedial work in reading and writing. We will also strive to up grade our program of electives.
Mr. McGlothlin senses a bit of humor in a students response.
Althea Cherry
Hattie Cooper
Earl Mabry
Dorothy Mott
Anita Nyman
Frances Paige
Marion Ransom
Jean Russell
Avis Shumaker
Renee Spencer
Judith Temple
Ella Ward
Marilyn Watts
Mrs.Spencer greets her class with a smile.
The hard working journalism class takes time to pose.
The speech class rambles on and on.
HISTORICALLY SPEAKING
Leathia Cox
Larry Outten
George Pantas
Jonquil Powell
Theodore Smith
Ernell Stephenson
Ophelia Walton
The Social Studies Department faculty is concerned
with helping students to come to an understanding of the privileges and responsibilities that living in a Democratic society places on them. Our curriculum is designed to help them learn about our culture and other world cultures, past and present by applying their contributions to a civilized world. Our ten year evaluation has helped to take an honest look at ourselves; what we have been in the past and our goals for the future. The Evaluators found us to be a pretty healthy school but they did recommend that the members of the department strive to increase communications among teachers to benefit the students. Hopefully we are all a little richer after this great endeavor.
Mrs. Oliver listens intently to a student's point of view.
Mrs. Moran always begins the day with a smile.
Mr. Hickey reveals the secret of his brown bag.
Mr. Simmons checks over a paper.
Mr. Pantas explains his point of view.
Mrs. Downs shines.
Mr. Heely studies over the assignment for the day;
Mr. Armstrong says ‘‘l know it’s here some
where."
Mrs. Durham stands amazed.
Mrs. Foust collects the day's assignment.
IT WILL ALL ADD UP
The Math department is composed of quite a few skilled men and women who seek to educate students in various aspects of the math field. This will prepare them for college or whatever type of work they will elect to go into after graduation. A math club has been formed this year. They have raised money in different ways, such as selling pencils. There are many ambitious people associated with this group, therefore much will be accomplished.
Mrs. Jones waits for the right answer.
Robert Armstrong
Bessie Durham
Dale Heely
Marva Jones
Mary Rice
Vanessa Skinner
Anna Stewart
John Wulzer
Mrs. Stewart patiently waits for the right outcome.
Mrs. Strickland explains the process to her class.
