Cumberland High School - Duke Yearbook (Cumberland, VA)

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While seeking refuge from the rain, Seniors Jeannette Kirby and Peggy Harrison have their day brightened by a cheerful grin from Charlie Baber, a fourth grader who is attending the newly con- solidated school. Sharing the facilities of the consoli- dated school are members of a student body three times larger than any ever seen at Cumberland High School. From very young first graders to ''venerable Scie ae se from twelve school CHANGES buses to share the life of one school. Elementary students are housed in three new and separate buildings, but all stu- dents eat in one cafeteria, assemble in in one auditorium, and use one library. Adjusting to each other's presence has been surprisingly easy, and a spirit of mutual helpfulness and friendliness exists throughout the student body. STUDENT BODY Growth made by all students in toler- ance and cooperation has far outweighed any unpleasantness experienced. Consolidation Brings 13

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Consolidation Requires Additional ale To prepare food for an expanded student body, Mrs. Louise Meinhard was given six helpers. These ladies worked in a new kitchen and each day fed approximately 500 students who ate in three shifts. Five students, Earl Kirby, Jimmy McPherson, C. T. Stimpson, Tony Mitchell, and Larry Atkins, helped with the job of transporting children to the school. Not a single school bus accident occurred during the year. Harold Gary served the school as A — custodian for the twentieth year. Be- cause of his increased work load, Mrs. Sip rne Be eG SetINC Ee cpisane asset i Alberta Carter was employed to help him with the cleaning tasks. Harold's ae importance to the school was fully re- ae alized when he broke his ankle just before the end of the school year. The accident occurred while he was mowing grass on the campus. EMERGENCY DOOR Bus Drivers -- FRONT ROW: Garnett Woodson, Lloyd Martin, Larry Atkins, Jesse Sanderson. SECOND ROW: Carl Matthews, Loy Whaley, Mrs. Martha Keller, Tony Mitchell. BACK BOWsiG eile Stimpson, Jimmy McPherson, Paul Thompson, Earl Kirby. What delicious smells come from the kitchen when Mesdames Mary Nelson, Elizabeth Newman, Ruby Pressel, Edna Wise, Ruby Brown, Stella Bruce, and Louise ‘Meinhard prepare turkey for lunch! Mrs. Alberta Carter has just finished sweeping one of the covered walks.

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Seniors Engage in Many Activities | Being a Senior Class officer isn't all work. Riley Wilson, Treas.; Terry Spillman, Pres.; Frnie Nuckols, SCA Representative; Della Mendez, Secy.; and Johnny Payne, Vice-Pres., enjoy sampling the candy which their class sold. SYLVIA ANN ASAL -- FBLA 4,5, Parliamentarian 5; Student Librarian 4,5; Softball 2,3,4; Basket- ball 5S. LARRY DALE ATKINS -- Transferred from Prince Edward Academy in 1961; Latin Club 3,4; FBLA SIE HENRY ANDERSON BLANTON -- FFA 1,2, 3,4,5, Sentinel 3, Reporter 4; Varsity Club 3,4, 5; FBLA 5; Football 3,4,5; Baseball 3; Track 5. MARY ANN BRYANT -- Latin Club 2,3,4, 5; Beta Club 5, Reporter 5; THE DUKE Staff 4,5; DUKE ECHO Make-up Editor 5; Student Librarian 33475: Cheerleader 4,5; Softball 2. 14