Winchester News-Gazette, Feb. 1983.
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| Miss. Smith. |
"Forty Years Our Sweetheart" was the theme of a Valentines Day surprise party honoring Sarah Elizabeth Smith (better known as Sally), the Winchester Community High School secretary.
Sally has seen thousands of students pass through the halls in her 40 years as school secretary. "I like teenagers," Sally states. "Students now are more academically inclined. They take more classes: therefore, they work harder."
Sally attended high school in Winchester and after graduation attended Hanover College, Hanover, Indiana. She majored in business administration, studying courses in marketing and personnel. She became secretary at the then Winchester High School in February of 1943.
Sally has worked as secretary to six principals and seen thousands of students during her 40 years with the school corporation.
"She is a real fine person," states Richard Valandingham, former principal at the high school. "When I was there, she was my right hand woman. She was indispensable."
As the high school's administration changed through the years, so did Sally's job. The school developed guidance counselors, class sponsors, a nurse and clinic, which took over some of the many responsibilities Sally had had in the past. However, along with these responsibilities, Sally has gained many of the things needed in such a position.
"Sally has a good sense of humor and is fun to work with," states Nyle Fox, current high school principal. "Sally knows what's going on. She's thorough, efficient and a good secretary."
The party was given for Sally by the teachers and administration at Winchester Community High School. Former principals, family, friends, teachers and past students attended.
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