George Wythe High School - Chancellor Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Police Force Demonstrates Use of Canines Assemblies ranged from Muriel Grosstield's ex- ecution of a gymnastic routine to the police force's exhibition on techniques employed in apprehending criminals. Not anly: were they entertaining, but in- formative. The Third Arjnual History Department Washingtot Convocation, at which awards were presented -O outstanding} citizens of the state, ac- quainted students with Gseorge Washington's con- tributions te the United Sthates. Other ty2es of assemflies dealt with skits ac- Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Senior Tim Brown addresses students, sharing ideas on significance of the holiday. companied by foreign carols, thus giving the ob- servers a realistic picture of the Christmas Holiday in foreign lands. Gathered in the auditorium the day before Thanksgiving, students heard the real meaning of Thanksgiving explained by a fellow class- mate and sang the well-known Thanksgiving hymn, We Gather Together. Finally, the year was com- pleted by Junior and Senior Award Assemblies, in addition to Senior Class Day Assembly. At the George Washington Convocation Bobby Ukrop.

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20 Play Reflects Portion of Senior Personality With tryouts finished, seniors beamed proudly at becoming part of The Mouse That Roared. Cast members found themselves on stage every afternoon practicing enunciation, remembering cues, memoriz- ing lines, and making new friends. The Mouse That Roared was growing warm be- neath stage lights. It was sacrificing hours originally allotted for sleep and study. The Senior play meant finding a throne to seat the duchess, mixing purple dye to cover the WACS' feet, and cramming an- other cast member in a packed car to go to Kelly's. The play was feeling a consistent flutter in one's stomach on opening night. It was shouts of ''Break a leg'' and whispers of ‘Quiet, back stage’’. It was satisfaction at having one's presentation well re- ceived. The Mouse That Roared was a milestone in the significant year belonging to the Class of 1965. Wayne Reynolds and Peggy Thompson, left “holding the bag by cast and crew, straighten the stage following the Senior play.