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

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Through Participation Delegates are ehosen each spring from the Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y Clubs to attend the Model General Assembly held in Richmond. These delegates participate and witness all the activi- ties of a model law making body of Virginia. This year’s candidates were: Third row: Tommy Pettyjohn, Mr. Feagans, Sponsor; Second row: Carole Henderson, Ray Mayberry, Dianne Hall, L. F. Payne. Front row: Mrs. Feagans, Sponsor; Sue Higgins, Gayle Watts. Faye Pribble, a senior at A.C.H.S., has been chosen to receive the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award for 1961. Nominations were submitted from each of the three senior homerooms. Faye was chosen on the basis of scholarship, dependability, service to the school and community, leadership, and patriotism. Ry receiving this award, Faye will be eligible for the State Good Citizen Award. Each year two boys and two girls are chosen by the members of the Junior class of Amherst County High School to attend Boys’ and Girls’ State. Boys’ State is held at V.P.I., and Girls’ State is held at Radford College during a week of the summer vacation. Delegates attend many lec- tures devoted to the study of the government of Virginia. The delegates learn much and obtain a greater understanding of the functioning of Vir- ginia’s government. The week is intermingled with fun, enjoyment, and recreation for all who attend. Last year’s delegates were Faye Pribble, Martin Walker, Tommy Littrell, and Carole Henderson. 107

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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

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in the Year’s Activities During the annual conference, SIPA students and teachers noted professional writers, and guest speakers take part in various journalistic fields. The three day conference is highlighted by panels, discussion groups, and lectures. In these meetings, ideas and suggestions (m all phases of journalism are viewed and either ap- proved or rejected according to their merit. Each publication is given a criticism and rating at the conclusion of the conference. Clima.xing the confeernce is a luncheon where the ' arious awards for excellence are acknowledged. Last year’s delegate was Louise Richeson. Quill and Scroll is an honorary organi- zation at Amherst County High. Each year, various qualified students submit letters of application to the State University of Iowa. The achievements of each applicant are carefully studied and evaluated. Members are then cho- sen to represent our school in this out- standing organization. The students who have been admitted to this club are: Louise Richeson, Car- ole Henderson, Dianne Hall, Bail Ballew. The AMETHYST each year sends representatives to the Southern Interscholastic Press Association sponsored by the Lee Memorial Journalism Foundation. Higher ideals in journalism for the schools in the South is the program of SIPA. The staff members who are elected to attend gain the necessary knowledge for pub- lishing a yearbook. E.xperi- enced judges here give helpful I ■ criticism of each yearbook. Last j year’s delegates were Muriel I Wikswo and Wilson Mclvor.