Andrew Lewis High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Salem, VA)

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Senior Prom and Graduation Night Climax 1965-1966 The end of school meant little to the lower classmen, who re¬ garded it as the cue to summon the long awaited vacation. To the seniors, though, the end of the term symbolized the close of five years at Andrew Lewis, often difficult, sometimes sea¬ soned with a liberal dose of humor, but seldom boring. As the momentous day of graduation approached, preparations for the Baccalaureate and Commencement services were marked by the mass confusion of 290 seniors scurrying to be fitted for the tra¬ ditional caps and gowns, mailing announcements, and practicing for the ceremony itself. This would be the last time the Class of 1966 would be united; some would continue their studies, some would serve in the armed services, and others would seek employment, winning other friends and creating new memories as they passed. Fresh ventures awaited the departing Lewis clansmen. 12

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Budding Outdoors Beckon Students From Studies 11

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Autumn of 1958 found a vital component of the Andrew Lewis tradition serving as principal of the Annex. Three years later this capable teacher followed his seventh grade charges as they advanced to higher education in the first year of high school. Since that time he has expanded his role, sponsoring the Key Club and teaching U. S. government. Deeply concerned with the relationship of other countries to our own nation, he has under¬ taken the task of instructing the new comparative government course. Working through these capacities, this patriot has in¬ stilled a spark of America’s very core in his protegees. A mark of the man himself is the wry humor which tints his personality and delights his students. A perceptive, understanding nature causes him to mete out discipline only where it is due. He has earned the respect of all who are privileged to know him at Andrew Lewis. Therefore we dedicate the 1965-1966 Pioneer to a truly deserving teacher, a veritable institution in our school, Mr. Dan Richards. Mr. Dan Richards, a revered member of the Andrew Lewis faculty, receives the annual Pioneer dedication; Humor, Compassion Are Familiar Traits of Richards V - Explaining the Communist theory to his sixth period comparative government class, Mr. Richards promises a pop test within the week.