Cumberland High School - Duke Yearbook (Cumberland, VA)

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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

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1. Mack Foster, Jean Coleman, Arcille Gilliam, Jean Taylor and Donna Jackson are all gathered together in the old high school building to talk about the day. 2. Chris Warriner walks to a FFA meeting during activity period. 3. Peggy Clarke walks through the halls putting up posters. 4. Laurie Womack and Rene Justice talk together while Kathy Skelly, Brigett Luckett and Donna Hammrick talk about an upcoming test. 5. Wayne Midkeff and Dick Meadown walk to Turf Management class. 6. The ever faithful driver’s education car. 7. The front of the school and loading zone for the buses. Theme 5