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

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aV DaVY UN TIHC Thursday Although the weather might have been wet and dreary, GW students always liked to start the day off as if the sun was shining. Those few minutes before school seemed to be the per- fect time to meet friends. 8:30 am He was a daily visitor to the GWHS office, but not for misbehaving. The United Parcel Ser- vice delivery man was often loaded down with packages addressed to 701 Broad Street. Packages were delivered daily and accurate records had to be kept in order to insure safe delivery. But what else would you expect for a place as busy as GWHS? 10:10 am The weather brightened and so did the heart of this student as he left class to attend an in-school meeting. These meetings were al- ways a welcome relief to any stu- dent.

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wciRiiD er ew 2:45 pm A welcome relief after five long hours of school work. Sixth-period assemblies always seemed to draw large crowds. Whether the band was performing, or an outside group came to play, the students showed enthusiasm. An as- sembly at the end of the day made a long day of school work seem much, much shorter. 3:40 pm After the 3:30 bell rang and the students made their mad exodus, teachers piled up their belongings and ventured home, once the coast was clear. Even now, teachers still 25 had work to do. 8:30 pm Exposure to culture and dramatic art was welcome not only by stu- dents but the community. One such exciting event was brought by the performance of Madame Butterfly”, staged in the evening.

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wciPiiD er gw. The weather outside might have been wet, but stu- dents often went dry after many long hours of school work. Jayne Easley was one such student. After a long and heated discussion in English, she stopped for a refreshing drink of water. 1:00 pm Finally, the long awaited break had arrived. Students at GW enjoyed lunch not only as a time to satisfy their latest case of the munchies , but also as a time to socialize with friends not seen during class time. It also provided a good chance to catch up on last min- ute studying. The GW cafeteria was really a great place. 3:35 pm After a long day at school, GW stu- dents rushed home. The Dan River fol- lowed suit, rushing over the dam after several days of heavy rain.