Days Gone By In Staunton

Thursday, April 5, 1990 -- Elmore's Retirement Marks 38 Years in Education -- Describing himself as not overly sentimental, retiring Staunton High School Principal Gil Elmore says his 38-year career has given him "a lot of headaches, and a lot of fun."

He noted a number of significant changes in society over the years which affected education such as the information explosion, changes in the American family, and increased record keeping demands.

Elmore said early in his career he was "a teacher and a coach, having a good time. Being a principal was not a goal." He said he never did quite decid...