Caroline High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Milford, VA)

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NORMA JEAN HENDERSON “Norma” MICHAEL LEE HICKS “Mike” Auditorium Homeroom . . . Who’s Kidding Whom? . . .

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WILLIAM WADE COVINGTON “Billy” BARBARA ANN DISHMAN “Barbara” JAMES VERNON DOGGETT “James” ALAN GREY EARMER “Alan” JAMES WILLIAM FARMER “Jimmy” LIZ MARSHALL Secretary 1967-68 Mr. Archer-in-a-tub, it was a wipe out!

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GIRLS’ STATE During the week of July 18-24, 1967, the American Legion Auxiliary sponsored its 21st and largest annual Virginia Girls’ State at Radford College. Each high school in Virginia, depending upon size, selected one or two girls from the rising Senior class to attend this citizenship workshop. The purpose of Girls’ State, as stated by the American Legion, is “to give young women from all areas the practical experience in citizenship and government which can be secured in no other way.” Truly, every girl who attended Girls’ State knows that this purpose was accomplished. After all the girls had arrived, they were divided into cities. It was the girls’ responsibility to run their own city government. City officials, such as the mayor and the council. Senators, representatives. Supreme Court Justices, and representatives to party conventions were elected at the city meetings. In addition to electing offi- cials who were obligated to carry out their duties to the At city meetings. Congressional meetings, and party caucuses we were fortunate to have state officials experienced in these phases of government operation to direct us. Government officials also presented speeches to us on different phases of government operation at assemblies. Other activities of the week included a talent show, band and chorus rehearsals, a band and concert, a mock trial, political rallies, elections, and campaigns. That week we were also fortunate to hear the famed folk singer Jash Miller in concert. At the end of the week, the mayor of the city having the most points, based upon marching formation, attitude on the athletic field, attention in assemblies, promptness in arriving for meals and events, quietness in the dormitories, co-operation, helpfulness, room inspection, turning in reports on time, and following instructions, was presented a plaque naming her city “Model City”. Also, two outstanding girls were chosen to attend Girls’ Nation, a nationwide Girls’ State. As most of the other girls, 1, too, left Girls’ State with a sore throat, tired feet, a heart filled with the joy of new friendship, and a greater awareness of all that 1 have to be thankful for. 1 had never realized before just how lucky we all are to live in a free and demo- cratic nation! 1 am sure, however, that my feelings as well as those of all the girls who have ever attended Girls’ State can be best expressed by the Virginia Girls’ State Creed, one which each of us has made her own. Quote Miss Donna Blevins, Governor of Girls’ State 1967-- “Girls’ State is the foundation of America Girls’ State is bricks for citizenship Girls’ State is the structure of Democracy!” BOYS’ STATE Each year, American Legions all over the United States sponsor a Boys’ State in every state. The purpose of Boys’ State is to ac- quaint and teach the basic principles of self-government to high school students. This event each year has helped many students to know and appreciate how their country has been successfully and democratically governed. This year. Boys’ State was held at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. The beautiful campus of one of America’s oldest schools was very inspirational in our attitudes, and our interest toward learning. The College of William and Mary is very large, and covers a major portion of Colonial Williamsburg. The vastness of the campus was realized by each of the 613 boys who attended when he had to walk everywhere he wanted and had to go. Upon arriving at Boys’ State, each boy was assigned to a city and a political party. Twelve dormitories on campus each housed a city with approximately 50 citizens. Boys’ State was held from June 11 to June 16, six days of a lot of work and just as much fun. A day started at 5:30 A.M. and ended at 10:15 P.M., with thousands of events crammed in those few awake hours. Many prominent Congressmen, college officials, and State Legionaires addressed the assemblies held at one of the college fraternity halls each morning and afternoon. A little time was left, though, for meals and recreation, which were welcomed times of each day. Each evening, some type of entertainment was held and this was the relaxation period of the day. Two political parties, the Nationalists and Federalists, functioned as national parties. They held a caucus, a party convention, and nominated men to run for state offices. A congress was established and representa- tives and senators were elected to hold Congressional sessions just as our state and national governments. After being established, business was earned on in the separate houses of Congress, but only business pre- taining primarily to questions directly affecting Boys’ State. The most important event of Boys’ State, though, was the inauguration of the Governor. The political parties presented their nominees to the Boys’ State and an election was held. T. Mitchell Willey was elected Governor of Boys’ State for 1967. The inauguration included the presentation of Governor Willey to Boys’ State and speeches by the newly elected officials. As Boys State came to an end on June 17, it was the end of a very busy and exciting week. We all learned much from such a great experience and 1 am truly grateful to the American Legion and Caroline High School that 1 had the opportunity to be a part of such a wonderful event.