Andrew Lewis High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Salem, VA)

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ASSEMBLIES ACTION MAKES AN ASSEMBLY A new policy of letting students skip assemblies in favor of study halls made little dent in attendance as the rewards were rousing activity and provocative guest speakers. The year opened with an informa¬ tive talk to interested students in JA. Then followed a round of foot¬ ball pep assemblies with spirit reaching a record peak to warn visiting cheerleaders from rival Jef¬ ferson. Valiant cheerleaders and clubs strove to maintain spirit during the sports seasons by staging phony player interviews and a mock jousting defeat to the Knights , in¬ viting students to lead original cheers, and by plastering an agreeable soul with a pie-in-the- face, while the band came on bold and sparkling. At later assemblies rampant fans cheered easy basket¬ ball and wrestling victories. Sharply contrasted to these were other occasions calling for more dignified moods. The atmosphere of suspense turned to jubilance for fourteen girls named to the Homecoming Court. Guest min¬ isters speaking at Thanksgiving and Christmas induced seasonal in¬ trospection and were graced by polished performances of the choirs and the new stage band.

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UPPER LEFT OPPOSITE: Brenda Meador and Janice Brown proudly carry the Andrew Lewis banner which marks the beginning of another successful Homecoming parade. LOWER LEFT OPPOSITE: With the mark of true professionals, two members of the Premiers Ltd. swing onto the stage. ABOVE: While performing an up tempo jazz duet, Mr. Reaser and Mr. Simms hold the un¬ divided attention of the Homecoming crowd. LEFT: Jeff Johnson and his date dance methodically to the sounds of Homecoming. 19

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OPPOSITE FAR LEFT: Speaking on the value of Junior Achievement in preparing for the business world is the executive director for the Roanoke Valley Branch, Mr. Richard Slaysman. OPPOSITE ABOVE: Flanked by fellow teammates at a pep assembly, Ralph Hite ponders the upcoming football game. OPPOSITE LEFT: Smirking Dave Russo es¬ corts a delighted Jennifer Turner in the Homecoming assembly. ABOVE LEFT: Dr. Charles Fuller suggests to his attentive Christmas assembly audience that you are the gift . ABOVE: Dr. Beardsley ' s smiling style explains why this Hollins College chaplain was well received at Thanksgiving. LEFT: Mr. Reaser puts his stamp of approval on the debut performance of the A.L. stage band. 21