Culpeper County High School - Colonnade Yearbook (Culpeper, VA)

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END OF LUNCH — Mark Chizanskos, having cleaned his plate, empties his tray before attending afternoon classes. DEEP IN THOUGHT— John Nicholson, a freshman, prepares for the Scat and Step tests taken in freshman and junior homerooms September 22 through October 1. EATING IN STYLE — Jane Rixey, Melissa Kidwell, and Nancy Bell enjoy eating lunch in the colorful cafeteria. 11

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Student Life School year begins early with many changes A HEAVY LOAD— Nancy Bell is on her way to Room 202 to sell her old text books on the opening day. Excitement filled the halls of CCHS on August 25 as over a thousand students began another year of learning in new surroundings. To allow five minutes to get to class, the school day started five minutes earlier. The area of the school necessitated adding the extra minutes. Green, yellow, and orange chairs brightened the music filled cafeteria. The classrooms also had color schemes for a pleasant atmosphere. Floures- cent lighting and an intercom system were wel- comed added attractions. All students had their own lockers. Seniors enjoyed full-length lockers while underclassmen had half-length compartments. For the first time in school history there were both a gymnasium and an auditorium. Decor ated in blue and gold the latter was capable of seating 1,300. The stage could accommodate 300. For assemblies seniors occupied the front middle section; juniors and sophomores sat in the side sections; and freshmen occupied the balcony. Student assigned seats made roll taking easy and did away with marching in by home rooms. With a divider it was possible for two classes to be held in the gymnasium at the same time. The bleachers provided for an attendance of 1,400. The science department had three laboratories for general science, biology, and chemistry. FIRST DAY IN THE NEW SCHOOL-Marion Fulton, Michael Kincer, Rebecca Bailey, Ann Green, Joseph Weld, FUTURE PLANS Michael Green, assisted by guidance and Charles Perryman share first impressions. counsellor, Miss Luerena Zinn, examines catalogues. 10

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BEAMING BEAUTIES — Bernice Tharp, Dru Curd, Rixey and Robie Curd smile for Homecoming fans on October 3. Chilton, Homecoming Queen; Ann Green, Maid of Honor; Student Life Rixey Chilton crowned Homecoming Queen POPPING FLASHBULBS — Daniel Baker readies the lights for student pictures taken September 10 and 11. During half time at the annual Homecoming football game, Mr. Glenn C. Piper, principal, crowned senior Rixey Chilton the 1969 Homecoming Queen. Gary Lillard served as her escort. Maid of Honor, Ann Green, received a bouquet of yellow roses. Stephen Southard was her escort. Steven Monger escorted Freshmen class representative Robie Curd. Joseph Coates escorted Bernice Tharp, Sophomore princess. Dru Curd represented the Junior Class. Her escort was John Rudy. A dance in the cafeteria, with music provided by Soul 7, topped off the evening of Homecoming ceremonies. Scott Yancey proved victorious in a vigorous campaign for SCA president. Posters and political slogans filled the halls urging support for him. “Let’s be hip— Vote Chip” and “Don’t slip— Vote for Chip” were typical slogans for his campaign. Candidates used poker chips, lollipops, floating balloons, candy hearts, streamers, and other gimmicks for their campaigns. Richard Thornhill, Kay Mustain, and Lewis Armstrong held the offices of vice president, secretary, and treasurer, respectively, for the 1969-70 year. 12