Amherst County High School - Amethyst Yearbook (Amherst, VA)

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Con ten ts Faculty and Administration 13 Classes 23 Ac ti vi ties 59 Athletics 87 Features 101 Advertisements 111 5

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Dedication The 1962 Amethyst staff members wish to express their devotion and respect to one who has given so unselfishly of his time and talents in preparing us for our li es ahead. Through our joys and tribulations, he has rendered service that can do nothing else but contribute to the success of each student. The instruc- tions he has rendered to us have enhanced the mean- ing of objects with which we daily come in contact. We can think of him not onl ' as an excellent teacher, but also a personal friend. W’ithout his assistance, many school functions, such as pla ’s and operettas, would be incomplete. For it is he who has enlivened the stage with back-drops and scenery. It is with great pride that we dedicate this edition of the Amethyst to Mr. Henry Pits enbarger, art instructor at Amherst County High School. In addition to teaching hi.s many art classes, Mr. Pitsenbarger enjoys painting in his leisure moments.

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As We Relive Each Memor len the bell rings at 8:50, a new day has offici- ally begun at Amherst County High School. Each new day brings on new activities, new challenges, new accomplishments, and new rewards. Yet the many everyday e.xperiences at Amherst County High School make it a great institution of learning. These experiences mold the lives of the students at Amherst County High scholastically, socially, and physically. Each bell brings with it a new challenge as the students proceed from class to class. Each oppor- tunity summons the student to develop his abilities, whether they be culinary, linguistic, or scientific. If these abilities are culinary, a fine home economics department is placed at the disposal of the student to develop and practice them. If these abilities are linguistic, the foreign language department offers a varied and interesting program in the lingual sciences. If these aptitudes are scientific, Amherst County High boasts fine science and mathematics departments. Modem equipment and facilities en- able science students to observe many of the won- ders of nature and of the universe in the laboratories. Whether the student is engaged on the dance floor or a moment of excitement at a tense game, he is partaking of the enjoyment afforded by the recrea- tional program of our school. These are but a few of the numerous activities which go into the making of our beloved Amherst County High School. In the Junior Play Mrs. Maxwell, (Mary Barnes) has fainted again. Her daughter, (Barbara Thornton) is by her side. Looking on are Clay Blackwell, Dianne Mayo, M’ayne Palmer, Ra ' Alcoek, Carroll Freeman, Sue Atkins, and Sandra Weaver. It has been said that the first snow is always the most fun, and these three seem to agree! 6