Colonial Heights High School - Omnibus Yearbook (Colonial Heights, VA)

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.A fl a-.ga-B. 'K Q is 4- Faculty assists students, as well as instructs Teachers! That formidable word created various images for the student body, pop quizzes, epic-long tests, homework, demerits, and grades entered the minds of many when they heard it. But as the school year progress- ed, the students themselves found many of their ideas proved wrong. Serving as sponsors of the numerous clubs enabled teachers to ex- press their ideas and become closer to the members. Coaches taught and instructed players in the various sports. Students began to confide in their teachers and many times profitted from their learned experience. Concerned with the progress as well as the education of the individuals in CHHS, members of the faculty put in many extra hours in preparing lesson plans and in making their classes interesting. CHHS students soon learned to respect their instructors as in- dividuals as well as teachers. 'Q s I. ln the teachers' lounge, Mr. Beitner stacks rule sheets prepared for his wrestling team. 2. By writing passes, Mrs. Blaszak enables her students to pass easily through the halls. 3. Brown-bagging it gives Mr. Thompson the chance to enioy his lunch while visiting with one of the new freshman students. 4. Discussing Friday night's game with the players, Coaches Thomas and Harris take time to point out both good and bad points. 5. Waiting for a comment from one of his students about the new English program, Mr. Bailey conducts a discussion with the class.

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1. Refreshments serve as a tension-easer as new Freshmen take their first look at high school life. 2. Caught in thought, Jeff Thompson addresses new students assembled for the program. 3. Experienced students such as Rhonda Woodfin and Delores Randolph show aspiring Freshmen the layout of the school. 4. Speaking on behalf of the administration, Mr. Barker welcomes the Class of '77. 2 Clubs, refreshments August announced the end of summer with many warm days and last minute vacationing. With summer ending, the beginning of another school year became a reality to many. Upperclassmen anticipated returning to familiar curricula while a class new to CHHS looked towards the coming year with ap- prehensions. Invitations to freshman orientation mailed by the SCA arrived in the mailboxes of the up- coming Freshmen. At 12:30 in the afternoon of August 29, the hallowed halls of CHHS welcomed a new class. Many bewildered Freshmen wandered around in search of the 16 Freshman Orientation 3 welcome Freshmen auditorium to experience their first taste of high school life. Officers representing 29 clubs and four classes offered speeches on behalf of their organizations. Music by Haven and stunts by the Varsity cheerleaders added entertainment to the program. Representatives of the SCA conducted a tour of the school and answered the many questions posed by the students of the Freshman class. Members of the National Honor Society served refreshments to the in- quisitive and aspiring Freshmen. Colonial Heights High School thus ushered in the Class of '77. A 5

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9 it Hi. N. Q iq: 1' L X Q. H131 x U. N X-1 'RB Rings dazzle eyes as evening progresses Falling streamers, plastered faces, and paint- splattered clothes seemed to be just a few of the more minor obstacles Juniors faced as they prepared for their Ring Dance. Money-making proiects, which covered two and one half years and included such events as stews and stationery sales, enabled the class to go Nall out on this special event. Long term proiects, such as picking a band, painting the murals, and constructing the ring figure started in January. One week before the night of March 24, Juniors and their masses of equipment moved into the gymnasium. Suddenly the gymnasium came alive. In every corner something different appeared. Headaches came and went as Juniors tackled problems such as moving broken bleachers, hanging fifteen foot murals, rehanging fallen streamers, arranging light systems with borrowed black lights, fixing a leaking water- fall, and designing new table decorations. A new rule forbidding work during school hours caused sleepless nights and unfinished homework to befall the class of '74. The cry 'll want this iob done by 8:00 or I'm locking up and we're going home! resounded through the gym as Mr. Bailey and Mrs. Blaszak, the class sponsors, pushed the weary Juniors to meet their deadlines on time and without delays. I8 Ring Dance The day of March 24 finally arrived. Early in the day, Juniors made last minute preparations, picked up flowers, and dressed for the occasion. At seven o'clock, Juniors arrived in all their splendor. Excited voices subsided as the couples filed into the darkened gym. After the exchange of rings in the ring figure, Juniors settled down to enioy the refreshments, dance to the music provided by Chess , and converse with one another. Realizing their great achievement as a class by creating such a memorable evening, couples moved on to late-night parties and dinner dates. Thus the class of '74 looked back with mixed feelings of accomplishment, happiness, and sadness at the results of their efforts. hx., 'tn' 'Mui l I I