Churchland High School - Trucker Yearbook (Portsmouth, VA)

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SRR You’ve got that look! With her petite figure Samonte could wear almost anything. From straight black skirts to big, bright sweaters, Lanie create success. . Lanie senior f Ss an air 0 16 FASHION

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ae Governor’s School. Several students from Churchland, as well as from other Portsmouth and Hampton Roads high schools attended the Governor’s School for the Arts. Churchland’s Felicia Flores was enrolled in the performing arts program which was held at Old Dominion University. She like other students left after fourth or fifth period to attend the Governor's School. A new face. Senior government teacher Mrs. Phyllis . Wermeister was just one of the many new staff members at Churchland. Joining Mrs. Wermeister were Mrs. Janet Fedei, Mr. James Davis, Ms. Lori Passios, Mrs. Catherine Winslow, Mrs. Joanne Funk, Mrs. Julia Thompson, Ms. Jule Gibson, Mrs. Barbara Taber, Mrs. Marcella McNeil, Mrs. Alice Hundley, Mr. Mark Didawick, Ms. Zelene Battle, and Mr. Michael Gilpatrick. Changes at CHS? What Changes? In Septem ber of 1986 drastic changes were introduced into the instructional and discipline procedures of Portsmouth Public Schools. The grading system was changed, and students were allowed to retest. Mastery Learning was put into effect. Reality Therapy down played the role of the teacher and the administrators as authority figures and put the thrust of discipline in the students’ hands. By April of 1987 teachers, adminstrators, parents, and certain members of the School Board were up in arms over the new policies implemented by Superintendent Rondle Edawrds. This frustration soon led to the resignations of Dr. Edwards, Dr. Robert Mitchell, and Mrs. Carol Barber. In July of 1987, many school board members made motions that led to the removal of Mastery Learning and Reality Therapy. The school system voted to return to a more traditional discipline policy and to give teachers more flexibility concerning what and how they teach. The textbook became the principal teaching tool and the report cards returned to the traditional A - F system that allows for a better, more consistent evaluation of the student’s performance. “I’m very glad Mastery Learning was done away with because it was ridiculous,” noted Mrs. Elizabeth Duke, mathematics department head. When questioned about whether she could see any differences in the way discipline problems are handled this year as opposed to last year, Mrs. Duke noted, “Absolutely. The teachers can handle the children now instead of the children taking their actions in their own hands.” Even students like Shelton Twine found the system frustrating. “Reality Therapy was not working because discipline was out of hand,” noted Twine. Ross Cherry Back to the basic approach. Junior Bert Scott completes a journalism test where teacher Mr. Marvin Fanny offers no retests, a principal component of Mastery Learning. Some teachers, however, still used the retest as a viable alternative in the classroom. CHANGES 15

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5 ‘ } § ' 5 ' Stand by me. Modeling the old standby - jeans, t-shirts, and tennis shoes - is Neal Wellons. The Material World Rebel without a cause. This saying is one of many ideas which may come to mind when seeing someone dressed to stand out above the crowd. There are many names which one can call these individualistic people; some are referred to as punk rockers, others grits, still others new wave. A familiar style which some of the materialistic people may wear is the denim look - jean jackets, jeans, jean skirts, all which can come in light, dark, or stone washed styles. Typical attire may include high top Converse tennis shoes, jeans, a t-shirt of some rock group, like Metallica or Iron Maiden, or a flannel shirt, and a jean jacket covered with patches of their favorite group. The so-called punk rockers seem to make everything from scratch. New wave may also be considered in their et tet The Brad? With shaved lines above each ear, sophomore Brad Horton follows the style of professional football player Brian Bosworth and sets the pace for other students at CHS. line. Typical apparel includes black high top boots, colorful socks, usually matching the shirt, tight or parachute pants, faded, loose shirts of any variety and bulky jewelry, including large earrings. Completing the look is the haircut, which ranges from long and puffy to short, but extremely spiky, often colored various shades. Usually for a finishing touch some type of jacket, maybe a trench coat or a homemade jean jacket, will be worn. This style includes the mismatching of clothes. Criticize the people. NO. Because these creative people symbolize individulaity and create their own aura of success. Kay Mullins Hey, cutie, can I take your picture? With his bright, yellow tie and cardigan sweater, Mike O’Connor dresses for success. — ital | +e rhe ATL SH TT) Prete ‘Mie sex. ; s a % eE. “Just take the picture!” Mariella Yawn waits patiently for her picture to be taken. She displays a popular style with her baggy sweater, big earrings, and tiny, over-the-shoulder purse. FASHION 17