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

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FALL There’s confusion. Fun. Laughter through the hal- lowed halls of GW! Students once again return, along with Autumn’s kaleidoscopic color spectrum, anticipat- ing a fresh start in the 1967-1968 school year. GW-ites settle down to a regular schedule after glimpsing strange faces, tackling scores of books, and entering stimulat- ing classes . Excited hushed whispers, gasps of surprise, and cries of joy echo throughout the auditorium during the NHS tapping when twenty deserving seniors and ten hard- working juniors were tapped into NHS. Inspired, stu- dents leave with a new zest and a firm desire to work more diligently. Bus trips . . . Shrine game . . . the fair . . . excite students. The cry of “Thunder, thunderation, we’re the Cardinal Delegation” chimes throughout the city as the first seasonal football game approaches. The band strikes up a happy tune. The Kilties, Lettergirls, and Major- ettes do a lively routine to the strains of “Georgie Girl” at the first home game. Bright lights sparkle, tawdry colors flash, candied odors permeate, as monied students enter the gates of the Great Danville Fair, eager to hop on dare-devil rides, anxious to look at interesting exhibits, and ready to squander hard-saved money. But they go out with cotton-candy in their hair, popcorn in their pockets, flushed cheeks, and a jubilant smile. Broke! Sprinkled with a haze of soft fall colors the GW cam- pus glows in the cooling sunlight. With only a few warm days left. Jack Frost is just around the corner. ROYALTY A:;d C ... i;:;ER m.. : h- the Senior ploy. TIIF MOUS! THAT ROARt.if, Duckt .i Glori: ' - ' and Tull. Bascvm —,d -vik Pilson ) . Johnny Pappas, and Mikv □ 12

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A GOVERNMENT TEACHER (Mr. Tom Houser) beats the clock at 8:24 as he boldly strides into his classroom, with morning coffee cup and all. GREENGREENGREEN Whoopee! School’s out! Shouts of glee . . . maybe a few sobs . . . burst forth as merry students pick up report cards on the last day of school, anticipating summer fun! But there is work ahead for those who plan on summer school. These “scholars” find time, though, to take a refreshing swim, to exercise in a fast game of tennis, or even just to relax, soaking up the sun. Some college-bound GW-it es, applying for early decision, find themselves taking tests in August! These achieve- ment tests and college boards seem a strange mid- summer activity for underclassmen and seniors. Left, right, left, right, left . . . left . . . left . . . the Kilties, Majorettes, and Lettergirls march rhy- thmically to the steady beat of the band, practicing new routines for the rapidly-approaching fall activities. Also preparing for up-coming school events, cheerleaders and football players are hard at work in late August sessions. Shouts of “Yea Cards” and “hut . . . 2 . . .3” burst through the summer stillness, the spirited jingles and jargons giving promise of the valuable pep-rally support. As lively, tanned, rambunctious GW-ites return from vacationing, an end comes to summer fun and re- laxation. But all is not lost because a new year lies ahead. Students soon react positively to the knowledge that there are vital “doors” to be opened, and greener pastures beyond. . . . ' AND THE GUARANTEE ran out yesterday! pants Principal J. T. Christopher during an un- usually hot, humid summer school session. These modern conveniences can confuse. ANTICIPATING A VACATION to Mexico, Mrs. Evelyn Baker, Book rental administrator, studies a map with Judy Cardwell co-worker. She is already collecting those musical shakers! SUMMER SCHOOL BRINGS with it a variety of attire for the students, since at times there may be damp, drewey and even cool mornings. Day’s end and there s the rush for bus! 11 □ SUMMER

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FACTS AND FANCIES FASCINATE STUDENTS OF MR. RALPH WALL AT THE ' •BIG GAME. ' OPENING DAY OF the Danville Goodyear plant finds all Senior government students touring assembly lines and watching automation. The newest techniques are observed by Lacy Baker, Linda Pruett, BUI Moore, Freddie Butts, Ed Denson, Kay Stephf Allan Garrett, and Caspen Reynolds. 13 □ FALL