Cumberland High School - Duke Yearbook (Cumberland, VA)

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Big Events This has been a memorable year as far as the weather goes. Cold was not the big issue, but heat. For the first time in Cumberland High School’s history, the school was closing early for heat. The Health Department also had its problem. Pediculosis was an autumn concern and later an epidemic of measeles was feared. To cure the latter problem, all students who needed either measles or polio shots were required to take them and a Clinic was held at the Cumberland High School gym. Many students were afraid of shots and several fainted, to the dismay of accompanying teachers. shige tetirepierabon sane ror: 1. Edward Martens freestyles on the super slide at the Five County Fair. 2. Tony Brooks peers from Mrs. Scales’ window before school. 3. Michael Saunders smiles while Irma Trent shows an entirely differ- ent expression. 4. John Robinson, Kim Carter, and Dan Rightour try to soothe their wounds after taking vaccination shots. 5. Chanel Vaughan seems to be distracted while Cheryl Langhorne, Janet Law- rence, Sheila Meadows, and Betty Blanton continue to cheer. 6. Char- lene Wlech and Steve Williams talk after school while Wendy Thomas looks on.

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Metamorphosis Cumberland High School has been growing for years. The oldest building here is the white building now used for masonry and then comes the ‘‘old high school building,’’ completed in 1939. It was followed by the log cabin, original- ly lunch room and presently the home econom- ics cottage. From then until now, building wasn’t stopped. The primary units, the gym, the cafeteria, the science building, the vocational building and lastly, the science art band build- ing and the administration building, both fin- ished in 1977. Improvements are still being made. Turf man- agement classes and the FFA have beautified the grounds, the school sign was finished at the close of last year, the tennis courts were constructed two years ago, and the green- house was added in 1978. Still there are many complaints about the school facilities. The covered walk leaks; the heating system is erratic, with temperatures ranging from below freezing to extremely warm; the gym is too small and the cafeteria too crowded; and insufficient classrooms force teachers to travel all day. It was suggested by the visiting committee that lockers for students be provided, a new building trades unit be built, and additional space provided for working on yearbook and newspaper, however the school board has no plans at present for any further construction. However, some improvements were made, the driver's education car was the despair of students and instructors alike, but a newer one was purchased this year. The teachers’ lounge was renovated last year, so at least the floor has no visible holes. Another new improvement this year concerns buses and driveways. The driveway in front of the school and the exit drive by the band build- ing are now one way streets. In addition, the white lines in the drive were added to make lanes for buses and lines for passengers get- ting on buses. iT ; Ht 4 Theme