George Washington High School - Patriot Yearbook (Charleston, WV)

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special assemblies supply diversion Wispy snowflakes flurrying around the gym created a perfect Christmas atmosphere during the special holiday assembly. Assemblies this year ranged from entertain- ment given by the Modern Dance Club to a GAA volleyball match to a mystery man who demon- strated ESP to group assemblies for discussing new policies. The Modern Dance Club presented a realistic view of the temptations and evils of a young boy while growing up, with dances per- formed to popular songs, such as 'The Morning After. Bright costumes against the dark gym produced an effective scene. Blank envelopes were passed out to the audience during a Key Club assembly and students wrote anything on them. Mr. Nuckles then recited the contents of each prior to their opening, to the amazement of all. He left us with a moral lesson explaining that his tricks had been fake and that one should not believe everything he sees! The Girls Ath- letic Association organized a volleyball game against the administration and coaches. The ad- mission, one can of food or one toy, was col- lected and given to the Salvation Army for Christ- mas. The GAA members, coached by Mr. Rus- sell Anderson, were defeated in three straight games. A special Christmas assembly was held the last day before the holidays. Familiar carols mixed with new melodies were presented by the chorus and scenes from the productions of THE ICE MAIDEN and THE MAGIC TOY SHOP were presented bythe Modern Dance Club. Concluding the program were members of the flag corps posed as Santa's elves performing a special rou- tine and of course, the entrance of Santa him- self, throwing candy canes to the crowd. As the QSA was remodeled, a special assembly result- ed for the purpose of explaining its rules and uses. Class assemblies were held throughout the year to discuss ideas for raising funds or special projects to be begun within each class. I I l X. I SPELLBOUND. The audience watches Bobby Nuckles' every move to detect a trick. Freedom 27

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'J-ll Set for action, GAA members temporarily hold off the teacher's onslaught of volleys. 41, Santa's elves jingle their bells, spreading holiday cheer. Freedom 26 aw, .. 1 Pi' Given an opportunity for revenge, Miss Frame recruits unwilling students for Bobby Nuckles' experiment.

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Q Attention is given to class selections by Kathy Robe:-tx and Mrs. W.H. Cook at an Advisory Council meeting. students are a part of planning, tutoring and supervising The Washington Community Education Cen- ter Advisory Council bears the responsibility for the smooth function of the WCEC programs. The Council is composed of interested members of the community, including eight G.W. stu- dents. They are: Mike Ward, Steve Cook, Chuck Carpenter, Lynn Gumowski, Mary Beth Mal- colm, Gary Connell, Brad Pittman, and Kathy Roberts. Among the activities for monthly meet- ings are adopting new policies for the WCEC, and the recommendation of classes to be of- fered. The activities endorsed by the council are varied, and range from Saturday afternoon movies to classes in Judo. Several students visit surrounding elementary schools in conjunction with the WCEC, to tutor those Who need help. The school building is utilized in the evening, Monday through Thursday, for WCEC classes. This new dimension to the community also helps reduce the night crime and vandalism rate at G.W. 28 Freedom Ideas flow freely from the creative mind of Advisory Council member Mike Ward.