Clover Hill High School - Ducemus Yearbook (Midlothian, VA)

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Apprentice lawma Four weeks of hard preparation climaxed for twelve CH represen- tatives in the opening of the Second Annual Model Congress at Richard Bland College. The Model Congress lasted from Friday, March 17, to Satur- day, March 18. The session came to order with the President’s Message, given by Mr. Clarence Maze, the President of Richard Bland. Next, Committee meetings to review bills were held. Clover Hill took six bills including legalization of passive euthanasia, separation of education from HEW, abolishment of the mandatory retire- ment age, abolishment of the use of the metric system (except in foreign trade), prevention of automatic pay increases for congressman, and exten- sion of the Presidential term to six years. Three of the bills obtained a due pass in committee. On Saturday, the Senate and the House met to review the bills passed in committee. Two of Clover Hill’s bills passed in both houses, thus becoming law. The other bill was passed in the House and tabled in the Senate. The session closed with United States Congressman Robert W. Daniel speaking at a banquet for the representatives. Lee Ann Roberson evaluated the event by saying ‘Model Congress was educational as well as a fun experience. Students were able to play an active part in government and live the life of a congressman.” Mr. Chairman! Beth Gorham asks for the floor so that she may express her opinion on the issue being debated during the House of Represen- tatives session. 20 Model Congress ker Listening up Forming their opinions on the issue, Clover Hill delegates to the Model Con- gress listen as arguments for a bill are presented to the assembled delegates. ee! aieeterge: ia Speaking out Melissa Graham speaks for her bill against Mandatory Retirement. The bill, which passed, was drafted by Melissa, Debbie Winter, Carolyn Turner, and Connie Glass.

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Guidance holds first career fair “What am I going to do when I get out of school?” is a question which sooner or later confronts most high school students, and one which the Guidance department attempted to provide assistance with. In late March Guidance sponsored CH’s first Career fair. The fair featured approximately 40 exhibits and 50 exhibiters including representatives from Channel 23, the Bank of Chesterfield, and Curtis 1000. A psychologist, a musician, a morti- cian, a lab technician, recruiters from the armed forces as well as represen- tatives from VCU and MCV were on hand to counsel students about their career interests. Open only to the senior high, the fair packed the gym, and left the Guidance Department pleased with the initial reaction. Mrs. Mildred Valz, who set up the fair with the help of the VPI extension service followed it up with an opinion survey in an attempt to gauge students reaction to the event. Mrs. Valz said the survey showed that the students wanted an even larger fair with more exhibits and variety next time. And according to Mrs. Valz, Guidance is certainly going to try to tailor subse- quent fairs more closely to student needs and interests. We have many benefits Kim Huffmon, Nancy Hickman, and Charles Ramey interview Sgt. Mid- dleton, an Army recruiter, for a Journalism | assignment. “Have you decided on a career?” Mrs. Ann Zentmeyer helps Victor Morisette to decide which booths to visit while his class is at the career fair. Career Fair Guidance 19

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Standing tall CH students stand as they are Vote Yes! During the government classes’ trip recognized by the Va. State House of Delegates. Lunch Break Mr. Morgan and Carolyn Turner to Washington D. C., Russell Wood lays his The students were introduced by Delegate finish eating lunch and prepare to return to the allegiance with the nation’s farmers and joins George Jones, a resident of the Clover Hill legislative activity during the Model Congress at them in their protest on Capitol Hill. District. Richard Bland College in Petersburg. tae al 4 MISSISSIPPI! oe. President si Mr. Congressman TION we MUST HAVE AC HODGE BILL NOW Farmers Can't Buy cigs Labor Can't Build LOSE Blea po You! Model Congress 21 CHESTERFIELD COUNTY LIBRARY VIRGINIA