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

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Graduates of 69 capture $90,000 in scholarships and financial aid The senior finale began May 28 on the athletic field at 7:30 PM as the 243 graduates marched to the familiar ‘“‘Pomp and Circum- stance.” Ron Rusnak, Senior Class President, welcom ed parents and friends and introduced Kathy Stone, who acquainted the audience with the order of the program. Elizabeth Munt and Debbie Boykin reminded class- mates of cherished memories. Then Pouchie Marable, Cham Laughlin, and Pat Rourke rendered the class song, written by Pouchie. Terry Dixon amused all with headlines of the future. After “Halls of Ivy” and “Perfect Day,” Miss Vick began the awards presentation. The class officers— Ron Rusnka, Danny Clifton, Dianne Holloman, and Tommy Davis—gained recognition for their willingness to serve their class. Two seniors shared the Valedic- torianship—Diane Holloman and Janie Sulc. Mary Munyat held third honorary acad emic position; Jerry Cummings, the fourth; and Betty Jo Schiller, the fifth. Libby Peterson received the yearbook award for her outstanding contri- bution to the 1969 Peerage. Continuing the awards presen- tation, Mr. Rockwell announced the recipients of the “I Dare You” leadership booklets—Libby Peter- son and Danny Clifton. Tommy Davis accepted the Best-All- Round boy award; and Janie Sulc, the Best-All-Round girl. Following the announcement of subject award winners by Mr. Thomas, Guidance Director Robert Foster named five ROTC scholarship winners—Dave Burch, Jim Brooks, Tommy Davis, John Vuksich, and Skip Woodward—plus two West Point appointments—Andy Andrews and John Vuksich—and four year athletic grants to Ron Rusnak from the University of North Carolina and Larry Brooks from Virginia State College. Principal Thomas George con- cluded the program by reading a letter of congratulations from President Richard M. Nixon and adding his own personal words of praise, also. Chaplain (Major) Robert Hess, father of graduating senior, Craig Hess, delivered the Baccalaureate Sermon to the graduates on Sunday evening, June 1, at six o'clock. Major Hess congratulated the Senior Class and student body for their friendly manner and readiness to accept new students and quickly involve them in PGHS activities. After a four-day practice session, the seniors faced Friday night graduation. Superintendent Rooks praised the class members on their many achievement. Mary Munyat began the Top Five speeches with the Third Honor Address, “Educational Values’’; Jerry Cummings discussed “From Security to the Unknown.” Betty . Jo Schiller reminded her class- mates of “Accepting Responsi- bilities.” Janie Sulc’s Valedictory Address, ““School Pressures,” ended with the challenge of trust- ing God and acting whole- heartedly on that faith to secure satisfaction and peace with God, one’s fellowman, and himself. Closing the Top Five speeches, Valedictorian Dianne Holloman left a warm thankfulness for the Opportunity to grow in mind and spirit and for many “Royal Memories.’ Principal Thomas George presented the senior di- plomas, and the graduates bade a farewell to PGHS, leaving their place of former victory and defeat. School Life 19

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18 School Life Above: 1969 graduates march to “Fanfare and Processional” on June 6. Left: Valedictorian Dianne Holloman reviews happy memories of the past four years. Center: C.J. Nun- nally receives congratulations and diploma from Mr. George on graduation night, June 6.

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Perdue leads Royal Band, accepts Homecoming crown Far Left: Prince George High School’s Royal Band entertains crowd during halftime in the Toronto Argonauts vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats clash in Canada. Right: Excited majorettes clamor to congratu- late newly crowned Home- coming Queen Cindy Perdue following Prince George half. 20 School Life