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

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filed onto the athletic field for the final ceremonial rites. Superintend- ent James Rooks addressed the Sen- ior Class, after which Cary Jones ex- tended the Salutatory greeting, clos- ing with a verse of Henry Van Dyke: “Life is an arrow — therefore you must know what mark to aim at, how to use the bow — then draw it to the head, and let it go!” Alan Belsches, in the Third Honor Address, recognized the generation gap and emphasized the common goals of youth and age. In Beth Stoneberg’s speech entitled “Confrontation,” she concluded with “We, as graduates of PGHS are in- deed destined to cause a wave in the sea of world affairs.” Next, Nancy Schiller spoke on “Tradition,” and Mark Harmata wound up the Top Five speeches with the Valedictory “Reflections,” terminating with the following lines: “We shall reflect upon the excellent guidance and the relentless efforts of the many faculty members and administrators of Prince George and hope that when they think of us, they will smile as we shall when remembering them and our carefree days at PG.” Cary Jones pulls second; Alan Belsches, third honor title Upper Left: Alan Belsches seeks to bridge gen- eration gap in his graduation address. Lower Left: Mr. George shakes hands with Ed La- couse as Mr. Thomas hands diploma cover called by Miss Carole Vick, class sponsor. Cen- ter: Senior singers — Jerri Priodi, Cindy Per- due, Chris Roewer — and pianist Carol Toombs accompanied by Clair Rott render sentimental tune, “The Shadow of Your Smile,” following Mark Harmata’s speech. Right: Beth Stone. burg gives the fourth honor graduate speech, entitled, “Confrontation.” School Life 25

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Reverend Bailey Jones delivered the Baccalaureate Sermon on Sunday afternoon, May 31. Following the outdoor service, the seniors met at the Hopewell Moose Lodge for steak dinners. Mrs. Chiarky entertained all with slides reminiscent of bygone Royal memories. Mr. George con- gratulated the Class of 1970 on its many accomplishments and chal- lenged them to even higher goals. Tearful seniors sang the PG Alma Mater and headed home to rise early for 10:00 Monday morning practice. Friday night, June 5, 260 grads

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Harrison, Royals claim victory at PG Homecoming Confusion, anticipation, and excite- ment rose as students crowded into the school halls after the delayed opening. The guidance office over- flowed with students who asked for schedule changes. Homecoming, on September twenty-fifth, added to the uproar. Candidates for the new queen appeared in a daze the preced- ing week, from all the tensions. Football players prepared for the strenuous game during warm-ups while students and parents jammed into the stands. Preceding the PG band’s Hawaiian performance during halftime, Mr. George crowned Debbie Harrison the new Homecoming Queen. The Prince George Royals completed a successful evening by upsetting Colonial Heights 12.0. 26 School Life