Churchland High School - Trucker Yearbook (Portsmouth, VA)

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Home of Christmas Wonderland. One of Churchland’s first businesses, Coleman's exemplifies community spirit through their Christmas displays. Hit, run, score! Many cheers for victory are heard from Churchland’s little league fields. HURCHLAND ATHLETIC COMPLEX ’ SE | RT TY CHURCHLAND LITTLE LEAGUE ‘ ci GHURCHLAND FOOTBALL LEAGUE a eS ORTSMOUTH PARKS RECREATION : Farms, where? The entrance to Greenefield Farms is a reminder to all of the past and how Shelter. This pavilion is usually seen filled with prosperous the area has become. picnicers enjoying a sunny day. Objet d’Art? No, but it provides the younger generation a chance to have a good time. The picnic place. This sign marks the entrance to Churchland Park where many Churchland students play tennis, softball or just relax. COMMUNITY II

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A LOOK INSIDE Churchland was once, believe it or not, a vast area of farmland owned by Mr. A.B. Greene. He was a prosperous man, who planted many crops. Numerous trucks rolled in and out of this area carrying his corn and soybeans. Of course, as time went by, the small town grew. The Churchland community developed a wide spectrum of interests. Churches of many denominations were built and were regularly attended. In fact the name ‘“‘Churchland” devel- oped because of the abundance of churches in the community. Because of the unity of the churches in the area, the residents became committed to the development of a high stand- ard of living. Always a family- cmon ess sya COTE CHRRCH oriented community, little league ; : eee! ree 945 AM] football, baseball, and basketball : é ; oe ot SUNDAY WORSHIP 630 1100 1H sporting activities were held annu- a oceans we oe ally. This year the Palimino Base- ball team, which is made up of Churchland youths ages sixteen to eighteen, won the District Title and advanced to the playoffs which were held in Mansfield, Ohio. For the residents who appreciated beauty, Coleman’s Nursery was a pop- ular place for taking a leisurely stroll while viewing the beautiful plants and flowers. During Christ- mas Coleman’s was the most popular family-gathering place. Beautiful displays, including the Christmas circus and the Winter Wonderland, were offered at no cost for public viewing. The community spirit, which was probably most visible at Christmas contributed to the quality of Church- land living. Houses of worship. Centenary United Methodist Church and St. Christopher’s Episcopal church represent two of the many churches that gave ‘“Churchland” its name. 10 COMMUNITY

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vid e e @ e @ @ t ) e e e t @ @ @ @ e ® e e e g ® 6 e e e e e e e Rival school. Churchland students attend e outstanding dances at Western Branch High School. e When the lights went down, where @ did CHS students turn up? Of course everybody had their favorite ‘“hang- out.”” As soon as seniors turned 18, e@ they headed for 4400. Punk rockers, who were brave enought, went to The ® Wave. Obviously the Freshman ruled Zero’s. A typical Friday night for CHS e students was going to a football or basketball game. Later, students © went for pizza or a dance at West- ern Branch (believe it or notl). Others went to the Fun Spot or rode e down to the beach to “cruise the strip.” Clara Wright spent her Fridays at Wornoms visiting Billy. Most students agreed Fridays were for their friends and Saturdays for e their dates. Going to a movie or out to dinner were typical dates. CHS couples were seen at Carlos e Murphys and Chi Chis. Some CHS students got adventurous © and travelled to thei r favorite college or university. Everyone came back to school on Mondays rav- e ing about the “wild parties” at Tech, William and Mary, UVa., and © Radford. Susan Johnson and Brian Veal enjoyed weekends at Tech. Katy Walden “wa-hoo-wahed” at UVa. e Beth Resolute boogeyed at William and Mary, and Valerie White “threw ® down” at Radford. @ sunday was a great day to wind down and watch sports on television @ or go outside with your friends to play football or softball. Churchland students found a vari- e ety of places to go and things to do in 1983. 19 College football. Because of the NFL strike, students were reduced to watching college football. 12 NIGHTLIFE