James T. Dye, 91, retired Wichita Public School System, blessed with a long life well lived, passed away Saturday, April 30th. Jim's humble and dignified manner, keen sense of humor and extreme thoughtfulness towards others will linger always with the family and friends whose lives he touched. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. The mischievous sparkle and the twinkle of life's joys reflected in his eyes are exemplified in the night stars. "In one of the stars I shall be living, In one of them I shall be laughing, And so it will be as if all the stars were laughing when you look at the sky at night." -The Little Prince. (Wichita Eagle, May 2, 2005)
Memorial: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=76057972
Teachers Tell Changes (West Word, January 15, 1965)
Pep Club Chooses Gold Middies (West Word, March 10, 1967)
West has 20 faculty members who have been here since the school opened in 1953.
In the Business Department, Mr. James Dye, now vice-principal, was head of the department. Miss Evelyn Thompson was head of the English department while Mr. Glenn Blakemore taught speech.
Mrs. Verla Griffiths and Miss Helen Throckmorton urged students to write and read literature.
In the Homemaking section of the school, Mrs. Majel Nighswonger gained reigns to head the department.
Being assistant principal and providing guidance and counseling kept Mr. Harold Froning occupied.
Industrial Education had two new instructors, Mr. H.D. Horton and Mr. K.W. Hunter, who taught mechanical drawing.
Mr. Ellis Jackson headed the vocal music department programs. In physical education for boys, Mr. Sumner Roberts was a new instructor. Miss Ruth Frey assumed duties in girls gym.
The Social Studies Department has all of the remaining teachers, Mr. Kenneth Beall, Mr. Robert Estill, Miss Esther Lewis and Miss Alice Turley. Mr. Ralph McCune was head custodian.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/notes/lyndon-drew/teachers-tell-changes/925130637544013
Thanks for Info from Wichita West 1987 Class website.