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

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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.

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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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I I I I and Highlights. Certainly the most exclusive social event at Amherst County High School is the Junior- Senior Banquet and Prom. The Oriental theme, “Sayonara,” was carried through by decorations of pink cherry blossoms and pagodas. After eat- ing a delicious meal by candlelight in the cafe- teria, the Juniors and Seniors escorted their guests into the beautifully decorated gymnasium. As the band played, everyone was carried into a land of enchantment; indeed each musician had that mysterious “Oriental touch.” During the dance, the couples were gazing at a mural of magnificent snow-capped Mount Fuji. The lavendar crepe paper and unusual Oriental writ- ing created a mood of fascination. As the couples departed after an evening of unsurpassed en- chantment and beauty, the Japanese chimes could be heard tingling “Sayonara.” Fwisting with the “Stardusters” provided entertainment or everyone, especially for George Falls and Donna Ray Allcock and Faye Taylor admire the centerpiece which provided a beautiful addition to the Japanese theme of the prom. Woody Campbell and Toni Lanum enjoy sitting out a dance during the Junior Senior Prom with Carroll Hudson and Nancy Adams.