August 8, 1926 –  September 4, 2006 Mrs. Pritchard served forty-three years as a dedicated member of the Bells Independent School District faculty. She retired from teaching and administration duties in 1985. She spent twenty-nine years as a business teacher and five years as the Bells High School principal. After retirement, she continued as consultant with volunteer programs at the school. Mrs. Pritchard graduated from Whitewright High School, recieved her BA from East Texas State Teachers College, and her Master’s degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University.