Clover Hill High School - Ducemus Yearbook (Midlothian, VA)

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Seniors Wendy Wood, Wayne Vaughan, and Brett Swanson thumb through college catalogs in the Guidance Office to help them choose the university of their dreams. While waiting for the bank machine to give them their money, Sophomore Nita Southers smiles after hearing her classmate Suzzanne Tate joke, ““Wouldn’t it be bold if thousands of dollars popped out?” To be handed the keys to a car such as this Mercury Sable is a dream belonging to everyone. Junior Tom Mervine takes a minute from a homework problem to ponder about his plans for the weekend. ... WITH DREAMING 7

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6 ... WITH DREAMING Fantasizing About Our Perfection Brings Us Together All humans have a tendency to dream about their future, and members of Clover Hill High School are no exception. A student in an English class takes a moment from reading a Shakespearean play to think of all the money the characters have and what he could do with it. At t he same time a pupil in a language class is thinking of traveling abroad. Instead of listening to an explanation of the three branches of the government, another thinks of the power he would have if he became the president of the United States. In his science class, the next Albert Einstein thinks about his Nobel Prize. One common dream for all students is graduation. Students also hope for a car that will make heads turn; a part-time job with good pay, excellent hours, and interesting tasks; popularity; and a particularly close friend. Students are, by no means, the only people at Clover Hill to dream. Teachers dream that the students they teach will become the best to ever leave the school. A year that passes smoothy is every administrator’s dream. Guidance counselors hope that students are as happy as they can be at school and at home. Apart from our dream for ourselves we have our goal — to make Clover Hill as perfect as possi- ble. To fulfill this dream of perfection would be like putting a puzzle together. A spectacular Homecoming game, profitable fund raisers, and an unforgettable Prom would be one piece. Another piece would be academic excellence for ourselves and in competitions that pit the school against others in the county and state. Coaches, athletes, and fans alike dream of making the year the best with numerous green and gold banners, trophies, gold medals, and championships. The last piece of the puzzle is one each person hopes to fill — the one representing his own happiness. While English teacher Mrs. Margaret Flanagan reads a story to her class, Sophomore Robbie Soles puts his head on the desk to think what it would be like to be one of the characters. As the school year begins, thoughts of graduation reign supreme in the minds of seniors while the other classes count the days till it is their turn. WE ARE ALL TOGETHER ... Everyone hopes for a person that can make studying fun, and it looks like Juniors Gene Hottinger and Linda Russell have ac- complished that. Bi}

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... WITH DILIGENCE — Working Together, We Realize Our Goals Working with the people around us is a prerequisite for success. One of the major strengths of Clover Hill is our abili- ty to work as a team. Each segment of this team participates in the educational process. The students, who benefit the most from their involvement, work with the staff to become th e best. Studying, participating, and being attentive in class are major responsibilities of pupils. Teachers with their experience provide the most conducive environment for the students to achieve their goals. The addition of Project TEE, a program designed to help teachers improve their skills brings the academicians even closer together. Our teaching team is led by Principal Dr. Vorhauer and Assistant Prin- cipals Mr. Walters and Mrs. Wilson. Their job is to supervise the students and the staff to make sure everyone is able to be as successful as possible during the year. Our guidance counselors also play a role. They help us select a schedule, chose a college, and provide us with willing listeners. Additionally, the custodial staff, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, librarians, and secretaries do their part to make sure the school operates as efficiently as possible. The numerous athletes, managers, and coaches have learned that the idea of teamwork is of paramount importance when thinking of victory. This emphasis is very obvious in team sports, such as football, basketball, and baseball because they have to help the team score points and stop their opposition from doing the same. Teamwork is also ap- parent in the more individual sports like gymnastics, track, wrestling, and tennis because here victory or loss depends upon the support the participants give each other. Another form of teamwork visible at sporting events is the spirited fans who give the athletes their support. By cheering teams to victory or consoling them in times of need, these peppy students, parents, and faculty members show the team that they want victory. This encourages the players to work harder to win. The success of the 1985-86 season proves Clover Hill has learned well the concept of team work. The Cavalier clubs and organizations have found hard work and working together necessary to succeed in their ac- tivities. The various club fund raisers work best with the support of everyone. On the same note, activities like dances, parade entries, and publications never get off the ground without help from every club member. During the 1985-86 school year, events like Homecoming, the Powder Puff game, and prom proved that the clubs involved worked many long hours together. In order to get the things we want it is necessary to find multiple means of income. Through these jobs, young people learn the value of working with others and attaining needed funds for college, a first car, or whatever the need. Social environment along with academic and athletic involvement plays an important role in lives of students. As we all strive to reach our common goals, we have a feeling of community that is unique in its recognition of many talents here at Clover Hill High School. ee ee aa. While buying a pack of gum, Freshman Bubba Glover ran into Junior Paula Whitaker as she works her part-time job at Winn Dixie. Working diligently are Sophomore Todd Montgomery and his English class to finish a report due in a week. 8 WE ARE ALL TOGETHER...