Amherst County High School - Amethyst Yearbook (Amherst, VA)

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Jenny Galinish, Sue W ' hite, and Linda Holzhener were among the eight girls who entertained the ciueen and her court with the maypole dance. May Day was celebrated this year at Amherst County High School on May 10. The various classes competed in the Athletic events. These included softball, basketball, volleyball, 50 and 100 yard dashes, broad jump, high jump, relay races, shot put, and discuss throwing. The seniors won the trophy for the most points. The presentation of the May Court and the crowning of the queen, Carole Henderson, by Mr. Lee were the highlights of the day’s activities. Entertain- ment for the court included folk dancing by the eighth grade troupe, tumbling, and the traditional May pole dance. May Day Bernard Gowen makes the wining jump in the broad jump con- test as some of the faculty members and his comrads look on. Left to right: Vonnie Herion, Lou Myers, Kathy Parr, Judy Addison, Shirley Freeman, Carole Henderson, Queen; Linda Shuping, Carole, Craven, Sue Harvey, Carrolyn Campbell. 105

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Mr. Lee crown.s Rita Keith, Queen; and Martin Walker, King; as two members of the homecoming court, Mary ' Ann Parr and Bernard Gowen look on. Homecoming The Homecoming Queen’s attendants and their escorts shared the honoring dance. Homecoming, sponsored by the Monogram Club, is perhaps tlie biggest event of the scliool year. This im- portant event is highlighted at halftime when the Queen and her Attendants proceed onto the athletic field and the principal, Richard E. Lee, crowns he King and Queen. That night they reign over a dance given in their honor. Each attendant pays homage to the King and Queen. Then the King and Queen step forward to begin their dance and are soon joined by a throng of couples. As the dance draws to a close, a day of wonderful memories comes to an end. A portion of the Queen’s attendants await her assent to the throne, the following are; ’onnie Herion, Cythia Williams, hrginia Cobh, George Siegrist, escort; Arline McLaughlin, L. F. Payne, escort. It 10-4

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1 PI ensure iind Experience are Gained Graduation is the final climax in our high school education. For this occasion, the honor is bestowed upon a select group of Juniors, who have earned high scholastic standings in their class. These very deserving students serve as our commencement marshals. FIRST RO ’: Tommy Littrell, Patsy Adams. SECOND ROW ' : Paul Milton, Faye Pribble. THIRD ROW’: Muriel W ' ikswo, Ed Hopkins. FOURTH ROW ' : Charles Rives, Raymond Thacker. The world in which we live is a progressive and changing one. Last year, the Beta Convention was held at the Hotel John Marshall in Richmond, Vir- ginia, where new methods and better ways of organi- zation were discuessd for improving the clubs. Panel discussions were arranged on many different subjects in which everyone took part. However, the campaign- ing and election of the State Beta Club officers were the main events. This year’s delegates are: Sandra Coff, Sue Atkins, altcrnote; Ed Hopkins. Last year the state-wide S.C.A. Convention took place at Mary W ' ashington College in Ered- ericksburg. The delegates to the S.C.A. Conven- tion were selected from a list submitted to the faculty. The delegates attended lectures and assemblies and met with many representatives from other schools. After this enriching experi- ence, each delegate brought back to A.C.H.S. ideas to make our student government better. Last year’s delegates were Ed Hopkins and Carroll Freeman. 106 A