Churchland High School - Trucker Yearbook (Portsmouth, VA)

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At Churchland High School the individual is recognized in many ways: through class work, scholastic excellence, scientific achie- vement, athletic prowess, artistic ability, ser- vice, leadership, and many others. After graduation, the achievements of the individ- ual are equally as important, not only for the individual, but also for tht school upon which his achievement reflects. The annual staff of The 1964 Trucker believes that the individual has an important function in the actions of society. Although today’s environment cannot help but mold an individual in certain ways, the annual staff feels that there is worthi- ness and dignity within each person that is permanent and unchanging. Therefore, in- dividual achievement at Churchland High School should be encouraged and recognized. For this reason, the staff of The 1964 Truck- er places its focus on the individual. By so doing it is hoped that each Trucker will come to have a personal feeling that this yearbook vividly pictures his year at CHS.

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School Life Emphasizes The Individual’s Worth Although school is a collective institution, the staff of The 1964 Trucker believes that the importance of school is seen through in- dividual achievement. The qualities and dis- tinctions which mark each individual’s being lead to the numerous varieties in accomplish- ments. These qualities are developed and strengthened by education. The training of the individual, both mental and physical, through class studies, homework, extra- curricular activities, and interscholastic ac- tivities, is the most important goal of Chur- chland High School. All emphasis is drected towards this one aim, and the proof of the worthiness of this effort is witnessed through the excellence of the individual. The school cannot earn greater satisfaction than that which comes with developing a well- educated person, ready to take his place in a democratic society as is ours.

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Sixth period pep r allies on Friday afternoons, though few in number, will always be remembered as a time of joyful school spirit. Individual Adds Change To CHS Opening Days To Seniors receiving their long awaited class rings, the first day of school was indeed an exciting one. Outwardly the new school year of 1963-64 showed only few changes. An obvious one was an asphalt parking lot needed for the increas- ing number of student drivers. Also, wide- eyed freshmen were relieved that hazing had finally been ended. Both the students and faculty were quite happy that those tedious and tiring SCAT and STEP tests were dis- continued. The brief presence of dogs also in- creased this light-hearted feeling. Though for many it seemed that there was a certain predictable routine about CHS, it was the individual who added that spark of life that made the difference. Again the foot- ball hopefuls began practice in the last torrid days of August. The 279 new freshmen ar- rived amid the same confusion and bewilder- ment that had confronted older classes. There was a scramble to obtain used books and buy new ones. Money was needed for fees, insurance and locks. Again there was the problem of establishing relationships with teachers and students. Each person took from these and other un- accountable experiences, significance and value that was only for him as a ' n individual. 8 Student Life