Prince George High School - Peerage Yearbook (Prince George, VA)

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With spring quickly approach- ing, the National Honor Society presented its semi-annual tapping to the student body. Among the 21 new members, eight seniors received this final honor before graduation. On March 19, spring sports began at Thomas Dale High SCUCOl LNG me rinces George Royals went into competition unsuccessfully against the Thomas Dale Knights in the be- ginning track meet of the season. On Thursday, March 20, the Senior Class went on its yearly expedition to Washington, D.C. Struggling with a tight schedule, the Class of 69’ hurried to view the numerous attractions of the nation’s capitol. Although the featured spots of interest, such as the FBI Building, the Smith- sonian Institution, the Bureau of Treasury and Engraving, and Ar- lington National Cemetery attracted many students, the most exciting part of the day came when each student watched Congress in session. By this, the students gained some petspective of how the United States government works. Memories of Washington faded as the speech class painted and built sets and props. On March 21, the student body and faculty witnessed the finished one-act comedy “‘From Oil Wells to Wedding Bells.” School Life 9

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NHS adds 21 to membership during spring tapping Left: After a tiresome tramp around Washington, seniors rest for a while on wall surrounding the Capitol Build- ing grounds before touring them. Right: Andy Andrews congratulates Mary Ann Bogese for becoming a member of the NHS in the tapping, March 13. 8 School Life

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Saturday, March 22, marked the end of many months of preparation as the Sophomore Class sponsored their annual dance. The gym, decorated with Peanut characters and high- lighted by a net of balloons hanging from the ceiling, por- trayed the “Happiness Is” theme. On Tuesday, March 25, the varsity baseball team played their first game of the season at Thomas Dale, ending in a hard- fought victory for the Confed- erates of one to zero. The SCA campaign assembly on March 27, during second period, gave candidates a chance to present their platforms and qualifications, while waving ban- ners, posters and blowing horns gave added support to favorites. March 31, found two represen- tatives and their sponsor from each school publication on their way to Washington and Lee Uni- versity for the annual SIPA Con- vention. For the ‘68 publica- tions, the newspaper and literary magazine received honorary ratings and the yearbook re- ceived a first place award. April 11 and 12 marked firsts for PGHS as the Safety Com- mittee of the SCA sponsored a hootenanny and the juniors held their ring dance, setting forth the tradition of receiving class rings in the junior year. 10 School Life