Churchland High School - Trucker Yearbook (Portsmouth, VA)

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Rain, Rain Go Away The time was 7:30, and the graduation ceremonies of the class of 1986 were going smoothly. With both smiles and tears the graduates proceeded to their seats. After the guest speakers had finished giving their speeches, the graduates approached the stage to receive what they had all been waiting for - their diplomas. First, the honor graduates crossed the stage and then the remaining student body in alphabetical order. Suddenly, to everyone’s surprise, flashes were seen shooting across the sky. Within minutes the rain came pouring down and cracks of lightning became visible. The class officers, the guest speakers, the class advisor, the principal, and the assistant principals were all unaware of the lightning and pouring rain because of an overhanging stage awning. Therefore, they continued at a slow, calm pace. Meanwhile, all of the guests and graduates were in a panic and were soaked with the heavy rains. The guests and the graduates of the class of ’86 will always remember the graduation ceremony not only because it symbolized the beginning of a new chapter in the graduates’ lives but also because of the pouring rain and their wet clothes. When asked about the severe weather conditions during the graduation ceremony, the senior class advisor, Mr. Marvin Fanny, exclaimed, “I knew it was going to rain. It’s rained at every graduation ceremony I’ve ever participated in.” Lori Moscovitz It’s Over. With their high school careers behind them, Lisa Kaye and Gary James reminisce. Follow Me. Marshals Paul Jesselson and Steve LaPlante lead in the graduates of ’86. Finally. Mrs. Norma Taliaferro presents graduates Ley Havird and Jackie Weston with the Boys’ and Girls’ Leadership Medals. GRADUATION ’86 9

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Anticipation. Last year’s marshals Erinn Finger, Lori Moscovitz, and Michele Kim are 8 GRADUATION ’86 now this year’s graduates. Welcome. Class president Jessica Mann introduces the guest speaker, Eva Tieg, Secretary of Human Resources. How Sweet! Class sponsor Mr. Marvin Fanny hands roses to graduates Beverly Herr, Kim Hasty, and Beth Scott. skin hee

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Enduring the Times Teachers come and go through the years, but some endure the trials of their profession longer than others. Why would a person choose to spend twenty or thirty years of his or her life teaching. The answer must be love. Teaching cannot really be considered a normal job. Often teachers spend more time in preparing a lesson than in giving it. Even though these teachers are major contributors to a better society, their labors often seem to go unnoticed. However, each teacher is able to take pride in helping to produce more capable human beings. This is truly the case for those teachers who have endured the times because of their undying love for sharing their knowledge with others. To thos e who have reached the twenty year mark in teaching, we salute you! Melissa Cales Mud. That’s what your name will be if you don’t get this word correct. This is according to Latin teacher Mr. Robert Moore. Meticulous. When Mr. O. L. Paige is not marching down the halls with his magic stick, he carefully and thoroughly teaches English. 10 ENDURING THE TIMES