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

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18 School Life Keith Hatch and lva Noblin wonder if Charlie Swineford's tug on zipper will yield positive results in time. Valedictorian Mary Lilley delivers her final speech as a high school student. Suppressing joy and excitement, the '7| graduates solemnly march off the field. Superintendent Dr. Rooks opens ceremony by congratulating the Class of 71.

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Brad Turner digs into pancakes at supper. Vicki Andrews and crew show bewildered and confused glances as song leader Robert Van Epps explains melody and words of Onward and Upward. Grasping hands, Mr. George passes on prized PG diploma to Bryant Thweatt. Coach Wells lifts pancakes from cafeteria grill as Mr. MacBarnes balances hot pan. School Life 17

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June Il proves big night for 261 Royals Twenty-seven seniors pulled top scholastic awards and service awards plus 16 grads nabbed scholarships at Class Night Exer- cises on June 9. Marching to Pomp and Circumstance’’ on June ||, 261 seniors paced past the crowded bleachers to the field. Margaret Barfoot's saluta- torian address trailed the opening remarks by Superintendent James E. Rooks. Closing her talk, Marga- ret reminded the Senior Class that ''the past should not be so dear to us as to set a limit to the future. For the true glory of grad- uation is in the going on. The number one honor graduate Mary Lilley terminated the student par- ticipation. The band joined in with a special selection ''We'll Sing in the Sunshine.'' Following the pres- entation of diplomas, the princi- pal, Thomas George, called for the turning of the tassels, desig- nating final parting from PGHS. School Life 19