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

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Jane Ellen Seeber and Anneliese Schichl seem to emerge from an oblivion of snow whiteness and sky grayness. The extremely cold winter weather kept the snow on the ground, the fuel supplies low, and the kids out of school. The cafeteria served as the classroom for a number of sixth graders during the three days they spent at the high school. 23

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TURN ON THE RADIO Since the cafeteria-which utilizes natural gas-is closed, stu- dents, such as Tom Lyons, order, pay for, and receive ice cream and milk in their fourth period classes. The sixth graders, who are forced to use what space the high school can offer, crowd into hall space suitable enough for classes. Governor Mills Godwin stated today that unless some precaution is n taken concerning our depleting source of natural gas, the state of Virginia will be in serious trouble. More snow is expected to fall this weekend-from three to six inches. The expected low for tonight is 0 ' Fahrenheit. Tomorrow’s high will be in the low to upper thirties. The cold front continues to hang over Virginia and many other Eastern states. This winter is reported as being the coldest in fort - years. Governor Godwin has been consid- ering an emergency plan for a statewide attempt to slow down the depreciation of our natural gas supply. This is WGHS with the morning news, broadcasting from Culpeper, N’irginia. There will be no school in Culpeper due to the energy crisis until further notice. All people are reminded to turn back their thermostats to 65 ' during the day and 55 ' at night. Due to the energy crisis all busi- nesses will be limited to a foily hour week by order of the Governor. Due to the energy crisis all Seven- Eleven stores will be open at alternat- ing hours. There will be school in Culpeper County tomorrow. However, students attending Ann Wingfield school will be transported to the high school for classes. This plan is subject to modifi- cation and will be followed until further notice. All students attending Culpeper County High School and Ann Wingfield School are reminded to bring a bag lunch. After three days, Ann Wingfield school has received an allotment of natural gas. Students will return to their normal schedule and sixth grad- ers will attend their own school. 22

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Andy Gayheart and Dwight Christensen portray two immigrants attempting to enter the country during an American Civilization simulation. 24 Bob Sell, Andy Gayheart, Tim Roberts, Debbie White, Eric Hook, Amanda Shipp, and Suzanne Schrack play a troop of actors in the one-act play A Dollar . The play received an excellent rating in the district one-act play festival.