George Washington High School - Cavalier Yearbook (Danville, VA)

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CAVALIER 1965 found within one's own life. Realizing this truth, the people comprising G.W.'s faculty and administration provide the atmosphere for each individual to develop to his fullest potential, guiding him to consider with in- sight the problems of the world in relation to his own life. Among and in authority over those who lead us to truth in the classrooms, our principal, Mr. Christopher, looks forward with us to urge youth on to the challenge of truth and highest ottoinments. He sees what we do and knows what we can do. Because of this knowledge, we are led to know and live a more abundant life, en- riched with memories of George Washing- TOD. All times oren't serious - of course! Mr. Chris knows and exemplifies his staunch belief that having fun is a part of life, especially youthful life. He enjoys watching through loving eyes . . . Student Life . . , Spring I964 . ,. Summer ..., Fall ,.,,.... Winter ,....,. Spring 1965 .... Informal Learning . . Clubs and Activities Sports ....,...,. Formal Learning . . Administration .. Faculty ....... Departments . . . Classes ....,. Freshman .. Sophomore .. Junior ...,.... Senior .,....,,, Senior Statistics . . Advertisements .. Index .,...,. 3

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All the way with L.B.J. and ln your heart, you know he's right , accented by the Great Society's peace and prosperity -these were familiar phrases being tossed around the nation in the year l964. lt was truly a year of decision for American citizens and, more specifically, for George Washington High School students. G.W. Seniors, in particular, were concerned with the assimilation of their four years of pre- paration for the even greater challenge ahead. My choice? I'm casting my vote for Mr. Christopher! This teocher's answer was one with which all G.W. teachers would agree. Although spoken with tongue in cheek, the statement still carries a sin- cere implication ot respect for our leader, Mr. Joseph Thomas Christopher. We at George Washington are able to experience freedom and to accept its re- sponsibilities. The underlying principle of solutions to many national problems are

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wr M I A Instead ot a feeling of W sadness t h a t another school year was ending, tor the Class ot '65 last spring - the spring that was - brought happiness for Iii , HOW MANY TIMES have I told you, Portia, not to leave Antonio's chariot in the driveway? said Cooper Norman to Joan Vincent. CCooper, the capricious Prince of Aragon, paid homage to the lovely Portia, portrayed by - Joan in the annual spring play n of the drama departmentl. a Q Spring's Thaw Awakens Minds with varied spring plea- sures with the antici- I potion of commencement activities which would be shared with the seniors, as they said good-byes. READY AND WAITING to strike out on their own, Charlotte Meadors, Joan Vincent, Melinda Agee, and Sara Nixon carried the G.W. banner to the Southern Interscholastic Press Association in Lexington last spring to bring back the newest ideas in journal- ism for the three student publications. CLASSROOM SPACE IS really limited, said Toni Martin. . HARD AT WORK on decorations, J' the juniors planned to provide a fun-filled evening for the seniors at the Jr.-Sr. Banquet. The , g J- Nc A theme of Treasure Island was - Mig .Q carried out in the decorations, entertainment, and meal. . Q, . E. l N t M., If -'-' - . eps --A 2--.. . faqs-desi AND THE BAND played on! Mr. Stryker directed the concert band at the Fine Arts Festival. ,, M...-....s A 5 S t 3 i GOT YA COVERED, said Jane Beale to Joyce Mays, Carter Jordan and Keith Allen, as they fought-it-out in a water- gun battle, favorite indoor sport of too many G.W. students with spring fever! is 2 - S K' A gs, 5 A ,