F A C U L T Y 350 Faculty -Dreams of new facility within reach Superintendent Ed Higginbotham and Principal Bill Diles worked long hours plan~ ning for the new Academy building, scheduled for completion in August of 1980. While understanding the feelings of nostalgia associated with the present gray . block building which has housed the Academy since 1952, they also saw many advantages to having a new one . The Academy will be removed from its proximity to the center of the University campus, allowing ~or ample parking spaces and a less congested pick-up area for parents waiting for their children. On the inside, the new building will feature a larger library and auditorium than exists in the present facility . "The fresh, clean appearance should increase our sense of school pride and help make learning experiences more enjoyable," Higginbotham noted. He also felt the spacious, attractive auditorium would promote an atmosphere more conducive to worship during chapel devotionals . Coach Ed, as he is affectionately known, stated that he was very pleased with the plans for the large, well-equipped home economics department. He said, "So many of our young ladies are interested in improving their homemaking skills; we want to provide the very best environment for learning. " According to Diles, the new building was made possible by an anonymous donor's $500,000 contribution. He predicted the new facility would also allow for additions to the curriculum which would challenge the more talented students . Diles also capsuled several of the school's accomplishments . For the first time all the dormitory students were in duplex houses and out of the dorms, and a new alumni association promoted interest in the school's programs and activities among former students. The senior high basketball team won the sportsmanship trophy twice, once at the Hazen tournament and again at the White County tournament. The junior high basketball team received the scholarship award in the White County tournament. where they reached the finals for the first time in many years, with a team grade average of 3.51. 4 • -, ... ---",,) ... ,
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