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

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Preparing for a skit to be presented in Spanish class, Bobby Boggs awaits the charge of the bull, Martin Snead. “Down with slavery!” “Up with freedom!” “Equal rights for women!” Juniors in American Civilization stage a demonstra- tion that illustrates a scene commonly given by women refor- mists in the eighteenth century. The Boston Strangler returns in the form of Bob Jenkins. He’s attacking younger girls these days, though. Suzy Kidwell tries to escape his treacherous grasps. The Drama class utilized the auditorium almost daily for skits. 27

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As in years past, drama was used to create interest in clas- sroom activities. No longer con- fined to drama class, students with no aspiration in the drama- tic field found themselves on the stage. Characters ranging from a little girl to a bullfighter were protrayed by these bud- ding actors and actresses. Skits were used in foreign language classes to help stu- dents gain experience in the conversation of their particular language. Also playing a big part in the American Civiliza- tion class, numerous skits were given. Witch trials were re- enacted, famous speeches were re-given, and mock elections were held. Games were also used in some English classes and drama classes to stimulate student’s minds to new creativ- ity. Run Around, a take-off on a television game, was used to re- view a short story studied in English class. Funny man, Robert Kinzer, causes emcee Eric Johnson to crack a smile. This is only one of the many skits the drama class performed during the year. I I 1 1 I Participating in a new “learning experience, “students in Mrs. Hill’s fourth period English class anxiously await their turn to play Run Around. This game, invented by one of the students, was used to review a story read the night before. 26

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Field trips were planned and all but three were cancelled for numerous reasons. That unbeat- able calendar struck again, as the new American Civilization class tried to make plans for the year. The class was an experie- ment of eleventh graders with combined English and U.S. His- tory for a two period course. Being new, made it almost im- possible for the teachers to plan last year. Therefore, according to the school rule, the hoped for trip to Williamsburg was erased. Mrs. Abernethy and Mrs. Mills received permission for a field trip. On November 28, three busses full of sleepy, anx- ious senior government students pulled out at 7:30 A.M., headed for Washington D.C. They toured the Supreme Court, the F.B.I. building, the Capitol, and the White House. Business students made their annual trip to the Virginia Bap- tist Home in December. Two bus loads of students and a Santa Claus, sang Christmas carols to the residents and gave them Christmas cards. Our marching Blue Devils were invited to and attended Band Day at the University of Virginia football game against Wake Forest on October 27. The greatest thrill for band members, though, was when they played in the Tobacco Festival Parade on October 12. The parade was televised and our band was on T.V. for the first time. Senator Byrd welcomes visitors from CCHS during the government field trip to Washington, D.C. Notice Due to the energy crisis, all field trips were cancelled. Students from CCHS move on to their next destination with some enthusiasm during their field trip to Washington, D.C. 28 I