Burley High School - Jay Pee Bee Yearbook (Charlottesville, VA)

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SCHOOL ASSEMBLY PROGRAM One of the most useful features of the school is the auditorium. Having a seating capacity of 900, the auditorium lends itself to many community functions as well as to school activities and programs. This area is not used for special programs alone but serves as a central meeting place for the student body and faculty. On Thursday of each week we come together to enjoy well-planned, varied programs prepared by the classes and organizations of the school. As the following outline indicates, these programs have been inspiring, entertaining, and informa¬ tive. December-- 20 -- A mixture of Christmas music, poetry and drama. January-- 10 17 24 31 February-- 7 -- Guest speaker: Mr. T. J. Sellers, pointing out the milestones of Negro progress since emancipation. 14 -- A skit showing proper social conduct. 21 -- A demonstration showing the inter-relationship of art and music. 28 -- A program of band music. March- - 6 -- A report on seniors ' trip to the General Assembly in Richmond. 13 -- A celebration of Girl Scout Anniversary. 20 -- Guest speaker: Rev. L A. D. Kennedy. 27 - - A drama. April-- 3 -- The installation of N. H. A. officers. 10 -- A play illustrating uses of mathematics and physics. 17 -- A health play. May- - 8 -- Vocational education program. 15 -- Guest speaker: Rev. Charles Fox 22 -- Principal ' s farewell speech. -- Original play showing the importance of capitalization. -- Guest speaker: Rev. E. D. McCreary. -- A play Cinderella up to Date , showing the effect of courtesy and intelligent con¬ versation. -- Guest speaker: Rev. B. F. Bunn.

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Sidney Tinsley - End John Gaines - Center Joe Hollins - End Lacy Jones - Back Henry Jackson - End Beauregard Payne - Back Homer Brown - End James Mills - Back Obediah Jones - Tackl Charles Woodfolk - Back Norman Terrell - Tackle Denton Washington - Back Robert Michie - Guard Nicholas Fray - Back George Wilson - Guard Jeorge Reaves - Back Robert Witcher - Guard ' Donnell Johnson - Back Herman Steppe - Guard Richard Eubanks - Back James Allen - Center John Johnson - Manager