James River High School - Kanawhan Yearbook (Buchanan, VA)

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Student Council Represented the Student The S.C.A. members meet at regular meetings once a month to discuss the many problems of the student body. In the meeting pictured above, Nicky Kern proposes a motion in one of the regular meetings. Bobby Edwards, S.C.A. President, presided over the regular Mrs. Marshall, the S.C.A. sponsor, gave guidance to the S.C.A. members throughout the year, meetings. 84

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SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Service occurs when man realizes that his life is his own and then gives freely of it. James River students gave of their time and talents to help make high school a more worthwhile experience. These students came to realize that to one who serves, the rewards are great— rewards of rich experiences, friends made, and feelings of pride and satisfaction. The Student Co-operative Association co-ordinated student activities and gave students experience in self-government. The Future Teachers of America pro- moted the profession of teaching. The Roundtable Staff kept the presses rolling and presented the student body with a newspaper. The Kanawhan staff gave up Saturdays and afternoons after school so that the Kanawhan would please the students. Members of the Francis Library Staff working during their study halls, helped Mrs. Deese, the librarian. Others tutored their fellow students who needed assistance in their studies. James River was fortunate in having conscientious custodians who kept the school building and grounds clean and beautiful. The cafeteria workers prepared nutritious lunches for hungry students each day. The bus drivers carried out their duties in a safe and responsible manner. 83

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A pure democracy in ancient Greece, the United States, or a school the size of James River, would be impractical. Aware of this, the fifty S.C.A. represent- atives tried to represent the students, faculty, and administration to the best of their ability. Many projects such as a $100 scholarship, a float in the Christmas parade and clean-up day were sponsored by the S.C.A. With the artistic talents available, the school emblem was designed. These projects were carried out by money raised at con- cession stands during the sports events. Because of their hard work, the S.C.A. received an achievement award for the seventh consecutive year. All of the knowledge gained throughout the year provided an excellent background to the democratic way of Amer- ican life. LEFT: Jane Alphin, vice president, planned the programs and assemblies for the student body. BELOW: Neat and correct records were kept by Jessie Lu Stull, the S.C.A. secretary. BELOW: Rhudy Camper, a Junior representative attended the regular meetings for his homeroom. 85