Albemarle High School - Peer Yearbook (Charlottesville, VA)

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BAN CJQQXQQL 0 . 5 f 926, . 3 ' John Titus admiringly regards the big bass drum. f L H 4 W, w e , t gekfvf 1 W 1 Spirited spectators enioy the annual junior-senior basketball game Joyful basketball players lift Coach Null to their shoulders.

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Students benefit from special school activities. fu fi.. MISS PATSY YVONNE DEAN B.S. Healthy Physical Educationg G.A.A.g I.V. Basketballg Tennis Team Miss ANNE DeSHAZO Mas. VIRGINIA a. sms. L. W. B-M.. MIM- DOFFLEMEYER GOODALL B S B S Concert ChoirgBeginning Guidance Director Joumalismg OrchcstragAduanccrl Library Club MR. JAMES A. MR. H. E. NULL MRS. ANTOINETTE W. MISS TRESA F. LEITCH, JR. Bs. PIGGOTT QUAHLES B.S.g M.Ed. Healthg Physical B.A. B.S. in Education Driver Education Educationg Monogram Eighth Grade Arty Art Health: Physical Edu- Club I, II, III, and IVg Art catitmg D r i U e r Edu- Club catiortg First Aidg G.A.A.g Mrs. Piggott and Herbert Craclzloek use the loom in art class. Varsity Basketballg Varsity Softball ni MR. LAIRD L. RUSH A.B.g M,Ed. Healthy Physical Eduea tion: Driver Educatimig Football, Basketball, and Baseball coach. 15 MRS. MARILYN MR. IULIAN NEVILLE HARPER KING. IR. B.S. in Physical B,S. Education Varsity Football Coachg Driver Ezlucationg Assistant Track Coach Phycsila Educationg Junior Red Cross Albemarle High offers several special activities. The 8,800-book library is an indispensable organization as a center of reference and literature, Guidance coun- selors provide valuable advice as to the schoolwork and future plans of stu- dents. Through band, chorus, or or- chestra, students receive pleasure from musical expression. Teachers of physical education and health create an interest in personal fitness. The driver education instructors produce safe, well-informed drivers. In art class, students develop artistic ability through instruction, knowledge of famous painters, and per- sonal experience. as-'nr MR. JAMES YV. NIRS. LADY B. SIMMONS WALTON B.S. in biusic Educationg B.S. M.Ed. Libraryg Library Club Beginning Bands Interme- diate Bandg Junior Eandg Concert and Marching Bandg Band Club 1

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exfraaurriaularsz . organizations . sporfs . features Extracurricular activities have an important place in student life at Albemarle High School. Although subject matter is fundamental to edu- cation, oneis experiences and relationships with other people are also, in a broader sense, a part of onefs education. Since extracurricular activities provide opportunities to form associations with teachers and classmates, they help to develop the student socially just as courses train him in- tellectually. Organizations accomplish varied purposes. For example, students and their elected representa- tives gain a clearer understanding of republican govemment from the student council. Some clubs provide services to the school while others are supplementary to classes. Whatever their pur- poses may be, however, clubs give one experience in being a good leader, a good follower, and in carrying out responsibilities. Athletic participants learn the importance of good sportsmanship and team effort. Whether The auditorium is the scene of many activities such as this choir concert directed by Miss De Shazv. 17 1 the game is lost or won, they enjoy the rigors of playing it. The types of sports offered are many, and underclassmen may participate on eighth grade and junior varsity teams. Cheer- leaders promote school spirit and interest in ath- letics by leading pep rallies and by sponsoring bus trips in addition to cheering at games. Festivities such as homecoming, club night, the junior class talent show, and the junior-senior prom highlight the school year. However, talking in the halls between classes, enjoying the com- pany of friends during lunch, and reading The Highlight and Faux Pas also color student life at A.H.S. Victory, victory is our cry! Lucy Flannagan, Cheryl Roberts, and Missy Scott cheer for the basketball team.