Churchland High School - Trucker Yearbook (Portsmouth, VA)

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Faithful. Mr. O.L. Paige has put up with a decade of students. What a change. Styles since 1973 have changed from hip huggers to waist-high pants. Fans remain the same. The stands of CHS have only changed with time, not with people. shhittesesity ARR M RE aka AveLbN ide nedeanOA NNR ft Pe, fence er: a 8 A ee oe ser ae a sa $ Thr 3 What outfits! Times have changed, especially wardrobes. Nice outfit. Churchland student models an up- beat outfit of ’83. DECADE OF CHANGE I

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DECADE OF CHANGE The world changed greatly in the decade from 1973 to 1983 and this change was apparent in Churchland not only in the fashions but also in school life. A stricter dress code kept students from wearing such items as jeans and slacks unless they were part of a coordinating outfit. Today, many students would not be able to adjust if they were not allowed to wear their favorite Jordache or Gloria Vanderbilt jeans. If skirts were too short, Miss Murphy sent girls home to change. Such mini- skirts have been outlawed in the halls of Churchland in 1983. As the guys trapsed down the hall, the girls of 1973 slyly collected the loops off their button-down shirts. In 1973 school was everyone’s social activity, according to Churchland graduate Mrs. Lynn Clements. Churchland was the site for the prom and many great dances that featured Symmetrical curls. Before curling irons regained popularity, hairstyles were set with rollers and lots of Dippety-do. 20 DECADE OF CHANGE “live’’ bands as compared to our usual D.J.’s. Pep rallies were held in the stadium as the students gathered on the foot- ball field to make spirit chains. After everyone was situated, the chain would whip around across the field. The annual powder puff game was also held but during ’73 the girls dressed out in the team’s equipment. The scores were lower since the equipment bogged them down. After a football game or dance, most students went to Shoney’s, a local drive-in. Their radios were always tuned to a station that played the favorites: The Who, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, or the Rolling Stones. Many of these groups are still popular in 1983. There were both positive and nega- tive aspects to attending school at Churchland in 1973. Bussing was started in an effort to integrate the schools. Many conflicts arose and such events as assemblies were canceled or discontinued. One stu- dent privilege which has since been discontinued was the use of a school day to sign annuals. The day year- books were delivered teachers gave students the whole day to sign them. Today, signing must take place during lunch or after school. While Mr. Oliver Paige, Mr. Carl Rhodes, Mrs. Elizabeth Duke, Mrs. Barbara King, and Miss Lucille Murphy were a few of the teachers who ruled Churchland in 1973, Mr. Richard Nixon was the President of the United States. Such world events as the oil embargo and Viet- nam were in the news. The United States rejoiced as the Vietnam War ended in 1973. In November of this year in Washington, D.C. a memorial for all the soldiers who died in Vietnam, or who were missing in action, was unveiled. Today America is at peace with the world, but young men must still register for the draft at age eighteen. While the times have changed, our world is still faced with some similar pro- blems. Long hair and fast bikes. Class officers posed on motorcycles for the 973 Trucker, signalling that this trend had found its way to CHS.

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CULTURAL ARTS As the arts flourished in Tidewat- er, so did the arts flourish at Churchland. The band, led by Mary Gugler, started practice two weeks before school started. They marched in the intense heat while perfecting various formations. During the sum- mer, practice lasted for three hours. The band members cheered as prac- tice was reduced to two hours with the start of school. The band trav- eled to three competitions held in North Carolina, Indian River and Bay- side placing second, fifth and third respectively. The band season ended with a bang as they played at the annual powder puff game. The chorus, under the direction of Fae Buckley, rehearsed constantly to put on shows such as the October SongFest, Christmas Concert, Spring Concert and Villager Show. “The Vil- lagers worked harder than ever to perform many excellent shows,” said Karen Cooper. Rehearsals involved learning choreography as well as mu- “Kate, | want you to make it perfectly clear.’’ Bob Webb and Sherie Speegle perform in The Miracle Worker. sic. Putting the two together gave the Villagers real “show biz” spirit. gacser The chorus was involved in such competitions as Regional Chorus, All- State Chorus and Honors Choir. The stage was lit with theatre arts. Thespian Troupe 598 and the Drama Club performed renowned plays such as The Miracle Worker and Carnival. These talented actors and actresses shown brightly when performing “A Night of One Acts.” the drama class presented such well- loved stories as ‘The Gift of the Magi” and ‘This Way to Heaven.” The theatre season was produced under the direction of Debbie Scott. . ® oo Play away. The CHS band plays for many functions. The Dick Davis rally is a good example. 22 CULTURAL ARTS