Gill School - Reflections Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1981 volume:

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We'll remember the fun we’ve had together, but the time is coming for us to start over. We have our lives ahead of us with new friends and new places. As the year progresses, we will look back on the decisions we’ve made and those that lie before us. Wherever we are, whatever we’re doing, each year can be a new beginning. The younger students are eager to grow and learn. Up, down, around, and in- between! Do those girls ever work? What did you say? Mr. and Mrs. Gill seemed a little concerned about the game. Punk rock day provided a much needed break from the regular dress code. “How many words, Mrs. Bennett?” IN APPRECIATION We the students of Gill School dedicate this, our annual, to our Parents. We hope that it will serve as a tokenand an expression of our ap- preciation of the love they have given us and the sacrifices they have made, so that we may have a chance to find our place in a better world. Coach Bill Pegram is truly a dedicated parent, | Parents are always loyal when their children but most of all has helped each child at Gillas are involved in special events. if they were his own. Mrs. Williams discusses plans for preparing the food for the prom. = Mrs. Shevel is a familiar face to all of us. Fel i Se OLMEO NS 5 Femme wae Parents are our biggest fans. A NEW BEGINNING WITH... THE PEOPLE ARE THE SCENE. EVERY THING THEY DO MAKES OR BREAKS THE SCHOOL. THE EX- | TRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AT GILL ARE | WHERE THE FUN IS. SCHOOL IS NOT ALL WORK AND NO PLAY. OUR 48-0 VICTORY OVER TIDE- WATER ACADEMY THIS YEAR MADE OUR SCHOOL PROUD OF THEIR VICTORY. HOME- COMING WAS ONE OF THE BEST EVER, AND SEEING OLD ALUMNI MADE EVERYONE EVEN MORE PROUD OF OUR ACHIEVEMENTS. IT’S HARD TO BE- LIEVE THAT EVERY- ONE WILL BE ONE cone YEAR OLDER AND A NEW GRADE WILL BE INTRO- DUCED TO THEM. THE LOWER GRADES ALWAYS BRING BACK MEMORIES OF WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO WALK SINGLE FILE DOWN A HALL. IT’S | FUN TO SEE THE TEACHER NEVER REALLY GET THE WHOLE SCENE WHEN ANYONE WAS MIS- BEHAVING. THE MIDDLE GRADES ARE THE ONES WHO REALLY HAVE THE HARDEST TIME AT DANCES AND WITH MATURING BOYS. BUT WE ALL GROW TO BE PART OF HIGH SCHOOL LIFE. WE’RE MORE MATURE, AL- HRKONeKGial ANT TIMES WE MAY ACT LIKE CHIL- | DREN. THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES ARE NOW. POPEE Lower school students have decided that spinning is an effective form of relaxation. In the fall, some of our senior guys decided to form a fraternity. It was named Sigma Delta and was christened with a very memorable party! Shan, Tracy, and Crystal seem more interested in our camera than in their English class. THAT MAKE IT HAPPEN. NALS: AND 5 G7 The qualities of character, leadership, scholarship and service are the foundations on which the National Honor Society are based. Acceptance into this society is both an honor and an accomplishment. The individuals that met these high standards were chosen in the Tapping Ceremony held in the multi-purpose room on November 17, 1980. N.H.S. inductions brought an exciting day. Mothers of the members celebrate with refreshments. Completely taken by irprise, Zina is tapped by Edie. Lead the Way The S.C.A. holds its elections every spring. Posters go up, speeches are made and finally Election Day arrives! The officers are chosen by their reliability, effectiveness in getting things done and last but not least, their popularity with the students. The Upper and Middle school S.C.A. have held dances for Homecoming and Valentine’s Day. Members of the middle school S.C.A. stop to show us who they are. President of the middle school S.C.A., the decorations for the dance. The $.C.A. worked hard keeping our school running smooth. Elizabeth shows Margaret where she wants 11 SD) The new Keyette club’s first year was a success. The club went tO nursing ) homes, did a tour for the Salvation Army, | painted school property and sold CD flowers for Valen- tine’s day. This year’s chorus held many of the chapels and par- ticipated in the Christmas Pageant. The Sportman’s club went on many fishing and hunting outings while the fun Games Chess Club im- proved skills and just had fun. Delinda’s sing-a-long is a smashing hit. Under the leadership of Mr. Wood, The Sportsman’s Club learns about the great outdoors. The Chorus will soon be good enough to show up on Broadway. 12 CHECKMATE! The middle school chess club practices intensely for every game, How did Bob get in the middle of those Keyettes? The lower school Fun Games Club with all smiles. Kim and Kelly talk over their carnation project. UBLICATIONS us how to crop fe . design the cover. an Hi after the tenth attempt, it — came out,” said Melody Gammon. — Reflections and Hoofprint are both grateful for all the long hours that Beth, Zina, Robert, Craig, John, Tim, Melody, and Elizabeth spent making these publications the best. 14 Sandra, Kim, Pam and Mrs. Lewis show their excitement with the completion of a New Beginning. Pam explains the do’s and don'ts of the — - . — layout. - Photogr phers for the Hoofprint and _ Ss _ Reflections. 16 SS Frankenfurter]| cCoads : Fr always remem ber Q ocd. piGscen F P enas' rao ‘Halwaus who remember uoy eet. CY | cas CLEMSoN ansage ney rary To: To, TH., L.M., S: W. C.w, M.AM 8 8 K.P... You're like al] My cic) Thank patra bus. |SeaLl your | ger at love skiing, Christmas, Redeeins ences rdinal and ppt meet any ry he stead- € Lave 18 Shirley Elizabeth Adams ... Beth Chorus 11, 12; Basketball 9; AFS 9; Pep Club 9. Christopher Eric Anderson ... Chris Sportsman’s Club 9, 10, 11, President 11; Soccer 10, 11, 12; Talent Show 9, 10, 11, 12; Drama Club 10, 11; Hoofprint Stalimi2: Craig Richard Anderson ... Craig Photography 12; Soccer 10, 11, 12, co- Capt. 12; Tennis 10, 11, 12; Sportsman’s Club 9, 10; Talent Show 10, 11, 12. Thomas William Blanton III... Tommy Pep Club 11; Hoofprint staff 12; Basketball 11, 12, 2nd Team All- Conference 11; Drama 12; Talent Show 11, Emcee. Amy Trevvett Bowman ... Amy Riding Team 9, 10, 11, 12, Capt. 10, 71, 12; Riding Aid 10, 11, 12; Riding Championship 10, 11; National Honor Society 12. EY es UtOn aieen Lt Basketball 10, 11, 12, Co-Capt. 11; Tennis 10; Pep Club 10, 11; S.C.A. 10, 11, 12; Keyette Club 12, vice-president 12; Junior class vice-president; Most Spirited Fan 10; Sophomore Server. Horace Eugene Clay ... Gene Golf 10; Forensics 10; Soccer 12; Chess Club 10, 11, President 11; Baseball 11, 12; Sportsman’s Club 12; Hoofprint Stalial 2: Pamela Leigh Cobbs ... Pam Field Hockey 9, 10, 11, 12, Capt. 12, MVP 12; Basketball 9, 10; Tennis 9, 10, 11, 12; National Honor Society 11, 12; Sea at 02 horus 127 Pep.Glub 9510, 11, Treasurer 11; Forensics 10; Drama GiupsOmt es reasurer 10,0117) Talent Show 9, 10, 11, 12; AFS 9; Battle of the Brains 12; The Importance of Being Ernest, A Child Born, Hounded By Basketballs; Fannie, The Frivilous Flapper, Our Hearts Were Young and Gay; Reflections staff 11, Editor 12; Debate Team 10; Boy’s Basketball Stats 11, 12; Girl’s Basketball Stats 12; Sophomore Class Treasurer; Sophomore Server; Prom Victim 9. 20 Dudley Trainum Deldridge ... Dudley Baseball 11, 12; Football 11, 12, All- Conference 11, 12; Sportsman’s Club (Pg. 23K Robert Dwayne Easter... Robert ROCLOalLIo gd 1,12 €Co-cantal Za idOvemad, 12; Baseball 9, 10, 11, Co-capt. 11, All- Conference Team 11; Tennis 12; Drama Club 10, 11, MIP Actor 11, A Child Is Born, Hounded By Basketballs, Our Hearts Were Young and Gay, Photography 12; Chess Club 10; Sportsman’s Club 9, 10, Sophomore Server; DA Billie Patrick Eubank ... Billie Field Hockey 9, 10, 11, 12, MIP 11, Capt. 12) Basketball MONT 12M iba Softball 10, 11, 12, MVP 11, Allied Team 11, 12; Hoofprint staff 12. Keith Alva Gibson ... Keith Sportsman’s Club 10, 11; Talent Show LOS TP Anne Nichols Hall... Anne Transfer student 12. Jillana Lynn Hicks ... Jillana Pep Club 9, 10, 11; AFS 9; National Honor Society 12; Scholarship Award 9, 10; Hoofprint staff 11, 12. Jan Paige Horner ... Jan Cheerleader 9, 10, 11, Blue Devil 12; Softball 9, 10, 11, 12; National Honor Society 11, 12; Pep Club 9, 10, 11; SCA 9; Junior class Secretary; Senior class Treasurer; Chorus 10, 11, 12; Talent Show 9, 10, 11, 12, Group Award 9, 11; Keyette Club 12; AFS 9; The Swinging Pied Piper, Fanny, the Frivilous Flapper; Girl’s State Alternate. Robert Bruce Johnson... Rob Key Club 10, 11; Football 10, 11, 12; Basketball 10; Baseball 10, 11, 12; Soccer 11, 12; Boy’s State; Chorus 11; Citizenship Award 11; Sportsman’s Club 12. 21 22 William Raymond Johnson ... Trippy Soccer 9, 10; Tennis 9, 10, 11, MIP 10; Pep Club 9, 10; Sportsman’s Club 9, 10; Hoofprint staff 12. Russell Rea Keller... Rea Basketball 9410, 11-12 Gol. 9alO nti) MIP 11, MVP 12; SCA 10, 11, Treasurer 11; Sophomore Server; Junior Class Treasurer; Art Club; Hoofprint staff 12. Diana Lynn Kellison ... Diane Pep Club 9, 10, 11; Talent Show 12; Drama 12; Hoofprint staff 11, 12, Assistant Editor 12; AFS 9. Lawrence Glenn Koenig... Lon Basketball 10, 11, 12, MVP 11, 12, Prep League Player of the Week 11, Penninsula Catholic All Tournament Team 11, 12, Commonwealth Conference All Tournament Team 11, 12, All Conference Team 11, 12; Perfect Attendance 11. Clark Hathaway Lewis ... Clark Football 9, 10, 11, 12, All Conference Team 11, 12; Key Club 10, 11, 12, Vice- president 11; Soccer 9, 10, 11, 12, MIP 11; Sophomore Server; National Honor Society 11, 12, Treasurer 12; Citizenship Award 9; Debate Team 10; SCA 10, 12; Boy’s State 11; Perfect Attendance 9, 10, 11; Christmas Pageant 10, 11; Chess Club 11; Talent Show Emcee 11, 12; Forensics 10; Sportsman’s Club 12; Hoofprint Staff 11, 12; Battle of the eile Wh. We Jana Warren Long... Jana Cheerleading 9, 10, 11, 12, Co-Captain 9, 10, 11, 12; National Honor Society 11, 12; Softball 9, 10, 11, 12, All Conference Team 10, 11, 12; Sophomore class Secretary; AFS 9; Senior class President; Homecoming Princess 12; Pep Club 9, 10, 11, 12; The Swinging Pied Piper, Fanny, The Frivilous Flapper, Talent Show 9, 10, 11, 12, Group Award 9, 11; SGABI E107 11127 Chorus) 10..11,.012; Forensics 10; Christmas Pageant 9, 10. Patricia Carole McDaniel ... Pinkie National Honor Society 11, 12; Vice- president 12; Pep Club 10, 11; Cheerleading 12, Spirit Leader; Senior Class Secretary; Citizenship Award 10; Talent Show 12; Softball 9, 10, 11, 12, All Conference Team 10, 11, 12, Co- Captain 11, 12; Girls Basketball Scorekeeper 11; Boys Basketball Stats 12: Charlotte Lynne Martin... Lynne Cheerleading 10, 11, 12; Basketball 9, LOMA IZRVIVP 0811 12sottball 95710) 12; Tennis 11; National Honor Society Pipe epresidenthi 2; SGAINIO aL Lele, Chaplain 12; AFS 9; Chorus 10, 11, 12; Girls State; Jefferson Book Award; Scholarship Award 9, 11; Junior Marshal; Battle of the Brains 12; Senior Class Chaplain; Homecoming Princess 9, 12; Pep Club 9, 10, 11, Secretary 9; Talent Show 10, 11, 12, Group Award 11; Fanny, The Frivolous Flapper, The Swinging Pied Piper, Prom Victim 9. Christopher James Mauro ... Chris Soccer JO iim iz alentssnow sida 2. Jamie Sue Mitchell ... Jamie Hoofprint Editor 12, Staff 11; Talent Showa i? Zina Reneé Mundy ... Zina Cheerleading 12, Spirit Leader; Photography 12; Reflections staff; National Honor Society 12. Elizabeth Louise Phillips ... Beth Cheerleading 12; Talent Show 12; Chorus 12; Photography 12; Homecoming Princess 12, Maid of Honor. Kimberly Anne Pinchbeck ... Kim National Honor Society 11, 12; Cheerleading 9, 12; Pep Club 9, 12; Reflections staff 12; AFS 9; Citizenship Award 9; SCA 9; Keyette Club 12, President 12; Talent Show 9, 12; The Swinging Pied Piper; Religious Life Committee 9. Deanna Lynne Poh ... Deanna Riding Team Alternate 12. Joyce Lorraine Rawls ... Joy Transfer Student 12; Riding Team 12. John William Richards ... John Soccer 11; Photography 12; Reflections staff 12. James Michael Roche ... Jimmy Baseball 10, 11, 12; MIP 10, Co-captain 11, 12; Basketball 10, 11, 12, MIP 10, All Conference Team 11, All Tournament Team 11, Co-captain 11, 12; Key Club LOMITA 25S CARA 2. Timothy Wayne Ruffin ... Tim Photography 12. John Carroll Stephens ... John Basketball 11, 12; Tennis 11; Sophomore Server. Kristen Linda Strawn ... Kris Darrell Russell Surber Football 11, 12, Commonwealth Conference Team 12; Basketball 11, 12; Baseball 11, 12, Most Valuable player 11; All Commonwealth Conference 11, IZ S@aptaine) i t2: Larry Eugene Tilghman ... Larry Football 11, 12, MIP 11, 72, All Conference Team 11, 12. Mary Anderton Vaden... Mary Ann Cheerleading 9, 10, 11, 12, Co-captain 10; Baseball Manager 9, 10, 11, 12; SCA 9, 11, 12, Secretary 12; Homecoming Princess 9, 10; Christmas Pageant 11; Pep Club 9, 10, 11, President 11; AFS 9; Talent Show 9, 10, 11, 12, Group Award 9 11; Debate Team 10; Chorus 10; The Swinging Pied Piper, Fanny, The Frivilous Flapper. Sherry Anne Wakefield ... Sherry Cheerleading 11, 12; Drama 12; Pep Chiba Oni Ghorus 11.12 Talent Show 11, 12, Group Award 11. Edith Anne Walker ... Edie Cheerleading 9, 10, 11, 12, Co-Captain 10, 11, 12; National Honor Society 11, 12; Talent Show 9, 10, 11, 12, Group Award 9, 10, 11, Individual Winner 10, Individual Honorable Mention 9, 12; AFS 9, Secretary; Pep Club 9, 10, 11, Secretary 11; Softball 9, 10, 11, 12, MIP 10; Battle of the Brains 11, 12; Sophomore Server; Senior class Vice- president; Sophomore class Vice- president; Drama 10, 11, The Importance of Being Earnest, Fanny, the Frivilous Flapper, A Child is Born, The Swinging Pied Piper, Hounded By Basketballs, Our Hearts Were Young and Gay. Jeffery Hunter Watts ... Jeff Football Manager 9, 10, 11, 12; Basketball Manager 9, 10, 11, 12; Basketball Scorekeeper 10, 11, 12. Sandra Kaye Williams ... Sandra SCA 11, 12, Secretary 11, President 12; National Honor Society 11, 12; Cheerleading 9, 10, 11, 12; Talent Show 9°10, 11,12; Group Award9s id G@norus 10, 11, 12; Sophomore Class President; AFS 9; Tennis 10, 11, MIP 10; Homecoming Princess 10, 11, 12, Queen 12; Citizenship Award 11; Pep Club 9, 10; Christmas Pageant 10, 11; Religious Life Committee 9; Fanny, the Frivilous Flapper, The Swinging Pied Piper. Robert Alexander Steele Wright ... Bob Golf 9, 10, 11, 12; Basketball 10; Debate Team 9, 10; Hoofprint staff 12; Sportsman’s Club 12; Chess Club 11; Citizenship Award 10; SCA Vice-president 11; Junior class President; DA Jan Horner Edie Walker Pat McDaniel Jana Long Lynne Martin Senior Class Officers 29 The Senior Superlatives are chosen by the seniors. They recognize the outstanding features as well as show- ing their personalities. These are something special for the seniors to look back on. First to be Married (Jamie and Chris) Best Personality (Sandra and Bob) Best Dressed (Mary Ann and John) Biggest Flirts (Dudley, Lon, Bob, Jana) 30 SS eS eee ee Eo MEE BRSLA voi RR tna: yy Most Likely to Succeed (Sandra and Clark) ittiest W (Pam and Bob) Best Looking (Sandra and John) 31 | Sexiest — Beth, John, Robert Most Spirited — Jan and Tom Most Athletic — Darrell and Billie Most Dependable — Rob and Sandra Shyest — Jeff and Zina Party Goers — Pam and John Most Talented — Lynne and Clark Cutest — Zina and Dudley AHR earreenneaeiicigd 32 ce OR LEE S ie see Bio ed aes i op) ioe) 34 Kim Ball Carolyn Belote Gabriel Crouch Diane Denton Elizabeth Evans Ronnie Ferguson Roland Freazier Cara Franzese Paula Graham Kirby Grayson Craig Helman ].D. Hogge Darla Iddings Scott Inge AAA EIN Drawing comes easy to Melissa. Junior class officers, Ronnie, Blake, Kelly and Vickie. were JU NIORS AL WA YS In the Junior year academics are a TAKING TESTS” major concern. Grades become increasingly important for college consideration. Juniors are tested extensively — PSAT’s, SAT’s, SRA’. The PSAT is a warm-up for the real thing, the SAT. The importance of the SAT is that it measures the verbal and mathematical abilities important for success in college. The scores give colleges a standard for evaluating the scholastic aptitude of the applicants. These scores, along with high school grades, recommendations, and interview reports, provide the basis for selection of students. Although studying is not required for the SAT, Scott holds the fort down while our baseball team Juniors find the 3 hours of testing charges on to victory. quite tiresome. Kim takes in the cool breeze after a long, hard day. “. Vickie Johnson Andy Kilgore Christopher Largent Melissa Lawrence Melissa Lennon Blake Miller Jay Mills Renee Nuckols Laura Pegram Paul O’Bryan Kelly Rogers Scott Sanderford Greg Watson S5 Cindy Anderson Dawn Bailey Delinda Bailey Steve Belcher Kevin Burger Debbie Burnette Mary Coxon Lee Ford Melody Gammon Eileen Gannon Sherry Gill Bobby Hay Craig takes a break on the sidelines after an impressive game. Sally Henderson Heather Hillier Heather, bored with ' = the school routine, lets her mind wander beyond the confines of a school room! Kendall Hillier We finally captured the serious side of Tim. Debbie, Dawn and Mary are finally “behind the wheel!” 36 SOPHOM ORES Debbie, Cindy, Lee, Mary Spencer and Kevin have one thing in common, they started the sophomore class. Even though some have moved on, this year they havea strong group. “Wipe Out Warriors” took a lot of effort but it was well worth it when they won first prize at the Homecoming game. The majority of the class was very active, for example they played hockey, football, basketball, baseball, softball and cheered. We know they’ve changed, but they'll always be remembered as the mischievious class when they were ninth graders. Craig Kirby Melody loves the cool breeze ona Susan Lehmann sunny afternoon. Robert Magee Jackie Miller Mike Moore Keith Raat Wayne Robben Eric Smith Tim Spaine Fred Throckmorton Mark Trinko Nancy Tyler Lisa Watson Ruthie Wheeler Bud Williamson 37 9th Grade “Grades become important” They finally made it! It seemed like it would take forever, but the freshmen are full fledged members of the high school. It’s a challenging year. The classes are harder and suddenly your grades are more important. And then, there’s the homework, Many students are allowed to choose some of their classes. They can take a foreign language or an advanced math class and an elective. There’s even that old stand-by: study hall. The freshmen have three hard years ahead of them, but these years are ones they'll never forget! Shyness is shown as Robin turns away. 38 Brian Anderson Bill Auchmoody Catherine Bates Mike Bishop Kerry Branch Roy Bruce Heath Daniels Alice David Ryan Dixon Scott Farrar Susan Grigsby Robin Grant Darren Gibbs Bobby Hufnell Scott Holloman Tommy Jenkins Steve Kirton Holly really looks enthused about her bus ride. Having a good time, Robin, Lisa, Susan and Carol are found at the playground. CYTE: Tommy and Bruce talk over their next game strategy. Donna Marders Alice McDaniel Bill makes up genes David Munn ; Holly O’Donnell Bruce Pierce Lisa Pinchbeck Amy Poole Harry Riggs Robin Roark Angela Saunders Mark Seckman Tim Stephens Karen Strandberg Janet Trevvett Carol Tysor Buddy Walker Barbara Womack David Wood So _, . 8th Graders are moving up Kevin Anderson Michelle Arnold Steve Bell Ricky Bosford Greta Bollinger Roberta Brinkley Glynis Colley Jan Copley Doug Corkran Chris Currin Lisa Desimone Paul Fantl Jennifer Ford Sheila Grubb Mary Halages Michelle Hargrave Ricky Harvey Elizabeth Hawthorne Preston Jennings Kelly Kiley Meg Lindsaw Frank Link Erick McComber Charlotte Muse Darlene Niegaard Wendy Owens Chris Rager Jennifer Rickard Jeff Rogers Alan Rolfe Skip Shaw Eddie Shin Glen Shivel Bart Smith Todd Yeatman Martha Vaden Scott Vincent Billy Watts Nicole Wray 40 When the eighth graders walked into the high school building for the first time, there was a lost feeling deep inside, but there was also a thrill of excitement in the air. Lockers were assigned, bottom of course, and they experienced the drudgery of having books from the top lockers dropped upon their heads. As the year progressed they became friends with the upper- classmen and soon lost their feeling of insignificance. Sports participation played a large part in the eighth grades. Rick Bodsford, Allen Rolf, Skip Shaw, Chris Currin and Preston Jennings contributed a lot to the basketball team as did Alice McDaniel and Jennifer Richard to the girls’ team. Jan Copley did her best to help the hockey team in one of their most successful seasons. Martha Vaden, Chris Rager and Sheila Grubb chose the other side of sports by cheering all the teams on to victory. 7th Graders — In-Betweens The seventh graders are in- betweens, they are either too old or too young to do what they want. Boys are just beginning to notice girls again. For many seventh grade means that first boy-girl party or their first date, with Dad driving, of course! The seventh grade is a year of dis- appointment and discovery that will be remembered, (and laughed at), for a long time. Melanie Arnold Gerald Bates Tony Bell Scott Burchette Dawn Dopley Margaret Coxon Blair Davis Robin Davis Rose Marie Downs Bob Eubank Christina Forsythe Wendy Henderson Chris Henkle Dawn Johnson Sue Lane Andy Lloyd Melanie Mason Melissa Mason Kim Mawyer Claire Mayes Chip Mendieino Tracy Nowell Anne Nunnally Kim Pierce Sonia Rinker Jennifer Saunders Dan Shelhamer Charles Tysor Melissa Vincent Kristin Watkins Kim Whelan Wendy Wood 41 Terri Anderson Tracy Billups Shan Cassell Erin Crummette Wayne Cox Allen Dixon Mike Garbett Scott Hawthorne Shannan Hillier Mylinda Howard Robert Johns Bonnie King Kellie Lawrece Sharon Lesh Tonya Mitchell Margaret Nichols Michael Poh Tina Spaulding Anne Harper West J.P. Weston Paul White David Williams Cindy Woodfin Chrystal Zappulla 42 raders don’t mind boys Sixth grade, to many, is a year of discovery. Discovering that they are no longer one of those little elementary children, but a “big middle schooler.” They discover that all teachers are not the same. Some give more homework than others and some let you chew gum and some are even nice! In changing classes they get a piece of both worlds. One of the biggest discoveries is that girls find they can tolerate, even like guys; and guys find they can feel the same way about the girls. All these discoveries are important but the most important discovery is that they are growing up and maturing with their own ideas and feelings. Sixth graders take a break during the day. Michael Arnold Bradley Bivins Chuck Brehmer Chris Bunger Doug Caldwell Tony Clampitt Lee Corkran Allan Currin Randy Ferguson Will Herring Chad Hughes John James Kathy Jones Robin Kitt Jennifer Knowles John Lees Stephanie Lyon Teddy Moring Greg Murphy David Necessary Richard Smith Michelle Snietner Amy Wolfe Richard and Allen grin and bear the ride. Lee and Will work with taking down the flag. Are they really in school? 5th Grade The fifth graders arrived back at school and were thrilled with the new playground equipment. They also had fun times sliding down the hills on cardboard. These students formed a Friday afternoon club to promote and encourage student programs for their class. They are planned by the class for the class. The fifth graders elect officers. It was not intended to waste school time, but to bea “do it yourself” learning experience. 43 Eric Anderson Jodi Anthony Dee Dee Bartlett Richard Bishop Greg Case Bobby Clay Ann Davis Jon Dempsy Chad Duncan Drew Eaken Donald Forsythe Cean Franzese Joanne Halagses Chris Hargrave Monique Hargrave Mike Johnson Todd Johnson Nicole Lane Keith Lawrence Carmen Lloyd Ricky McNeal Jeanne Miles Len Norman Sherry Nuckols Mark O’Connor Crystal Osterbind Mark Pinchbeck Shannon Pomfrey Michelle Savage Jennifer Vickery Elizabeth West 4th Grade ae Lori Wrenn When the fourth graders came to school, they were met by their new teachers, Mrs. See and Mrs. Jones. After Christmas Mrs. Jones was married. Mrs. Uber, last year’s Kindergarten teacher replaced her. The students were very happy for Mrs. Jones, but sad to see her go. A big welcome was given to Mrs. Uber by her new students. During the year these students wrote special book reports, made paper bag puppets, and took a trip to the symphony. They had fun planning a trip to Williamsburg, which they took in the Spring. 44 Lesley Balderson Brent Bell Cindy Caldwell Michelle Cardeillo Bo Dillard Tori Dobbins Kim Duncam Karen Durrett Kim Gauldin Ann Grigsby Randi Harvey Robert Jones David Lange Liz Moyer 3rd Grade Mrs. Yeatman’s third graders I think Ricky is trying to give us a smile. visited the Valentine Museum, acted out a play, enjoyed a talk by an amateur rock collector, wrote limericks, and had discussions on coins brought to school by some of the students. Winning the Christmas Chris Mundy Erin Newland door decorating prize of $15 was a CE tek highlight of the third graders’ year. Ricky Rew en P - , “ a ye GE, j je 4 pee Zs emeps ¢ y i Jennifer Spaine Frances Smith Eric Wilson Ricky Wood Andy Woodfin Neil Worley Melissa Young Erin finds relaxation at lunch time. 2nd Graders Mrs. Lunquist and her second graders each week chose a child to be the “Apple of our Eye.” This John Bell special child received many ed Ss privileges. The child brought in pictures of himself and other favorite items. He she told a story about himself, and the other students wrote the story so the child could Christie Clampett save them. ne Each month the students had different themes and different ways to show the number of books they read. January’s theme was space. Each child reported on an area of Wendy Dolby outer space. They also made models sate St and drawings for their report. Lee Hanchey doesn’t hesitate about showing his missing tooth. Lee Hanchey David Holloman Thad Johnson David Mews Kenny Myrick Christie Nash Curtis Ostwinkle Ryan Robins Fred Shivel Bryan Walthal Chris Wells Creativity starts when the glue, paper and scissors are brought out. 46 Alison Monroe Saira Rao Tracy Sattelmaier Rori Tatro Wade Vidal Allison Wester J.D. Williams Bobby Young Michael Brauer Michael Carragher Jamie Cochran Julie Emmering Jay Harper Jennifer Massey Everyone seems eager to learn, as Mrs. Covington teaches. Tracy Sattelmaier takes a break to enjoy the fall weather. ‘We Loved Winnie the Pooh” Graders First graders were happy when they returned to school to see their old friends and meet new ones. Mrs. Covington was their new teacher. During the school year she broke her ankle after going down the sliding board. A rescue squad came for her. The students nervously watched, and hoped she would be all right. In October the first graders also went to see a play, Winnie the Pooh. Along with the field trip they celebrated Winnie the Pooh week with puppet shows, stories, and drawings. The students learned to read, and they also studied children of other lands. Towards the end of the year, they studied birds and made small bird feeders. 47 Matthew David The fue Ln Little B UNCH Clark Clark Amity Dolby Downs Kindergarteners experienced a new beginning — their first year of school. On their first day the students were anxious to meet their new teacher, Mrs. Brinkley, and make new friends. As the year progressed, they learned to write their names, addresses, and phone numbers. The students also learned to read from their letter books. The kindergarteners were given the opportunity to go ona field trip. They went to see a play, Winnie the Pooh, which they all enjoyed very much. Santa made a classroom visit in December. The students returned from the Christmas holidays ready to learn more. Steven Johnson enjoys the slide and the ride. Kindergarteners know the answer. Alicia Edwards Jennifer Gibson Buster Henderson Matthew Hughes Stephen Johnson Raja Khanna Ivey Lee Christie Osterbind Amy Rew Michael Rew Derek Shackelford Lisa Sheets Rebel White Paul Wills Johnny Wolfe 48 | think Gilly might come into my mother’s room and get on the mi croscopes. And then when she uses them, there may be marks on them. She would think the iodine had spilled over. Or the cat’s spirits might have come alive. These are the cats that were cut up in science. Alison Monroe As the story is told on one dark spooky night, a stranger entered Gill School uninvited. As this mysterious person crept through the halls of Gill, he was being watched by a creature in the dark. The creature didn’t like this unknown person walking through the school that he was protecting. This protector of the school decided that he had to do something about the intruder. The creature took a stick covered witha sheet with two holes made for eyes, and he held it high to look like a ghost. He found the intruder and scared him off. This creature is Gilley the mouse, the protector of Gill School at night. Jodie Anthony ene Once upon a time there lived a school mouse that watches our school at night. He liked the children because everytime they came to school the children kissed Gilly every morning. Except for one boy who didn’t like Gilly at all. As a matter of fact he hated him so much that he tried to step on him every morning he came to school. One day the boy got lost and the mouse heard him crying, and so the mouse ran to help the boy. And he started to like the mouse. So from that day the boy loved the mouse. And everyday he came to school he didn’t try to step on him or do anything bad to him. He did just like all of the other boys and girls, he kissed him. Wendy Dolby “The Pet School Mouse” One night when all was quiet, Gilly was walking around the school. He always liked to walk at night, but he was getting hungry. “| hardly ever get to eat because Mrs. Morgan cleans up the lunchroom too good!” ‘Hey Gilly,” said a voice from the entrance of his mouse hole! ‘‘Fats, Raymond, how are you?” We’re fine, but what’s wrong with you? Oh, I’m fine, but all of a sudden they saw a robber. They ran to the snack machine and got a bag of hard candy. Then they began throwing the candy at the robber and made him roll out of the school. Gilly and his friends ate the leftover candy. Andy Woodfin Hello, this is Walter Cronkite of CBS T.V. We’re here to find out about a mouse named Gilly. Mr. Gill, the president of the school says Gilly sleeps at day and stays up at night. Now let’s go to Ed Asner down at the barn. “Thank you Walter.” Hi, we’re down at the barn with Mrs. Mayes. “Tell me, how does Gilly help down here?” When we eat down here sometimes we drop crumbs, but Gilly eats them all up. ““Back to you Walter.” It’s dark now and, what’s this, Gilly! Gilly tell your fans how you feel about them? Well, | love my fans and Gill School. And that’s the way it is in n95 18 Teddy Moring 49 A. eo © coe ; Mr. Aubrey Gill: President of Gill The administration at School Chairman of the Board. Gill School consists of a hard working staff. They are dependable and talen- ted in their field of work. They work with the stu- dent body in and out of school. The administra- tion is here for the benefit of the students, and to help them in their lives ahead. The staff works hard to keep the school records and files straight. The headmaster and the counselor are constantly concerned with the stu- dents’ welfare. They work hard in promoting the school interest in and out of Gill. The administration keeps the school running smoothly. Their work is never-ending. ADMINISTRATION Mr. David Mann: Director of Development. — Mrs. Mary Harty, Secretary mother to students; Mrs. Margaret Rickard, Secretary Receptionist; Mr. Aubrey Wood, Headmaster Math 7 8; Mrs. Joyce Hancock, Bookkeeper; Mrs. Jean Bennett, English 12 Counselor. 50 Coach Heidi Halliday: graduate of Averett; Coach Billy Pegram: graduate of VCU; Science 7, Phys. Ed. 6-10, Coaches Field Hockey, English 7, Science 7, Phys. Ed. 6-10. JV Basketball, Tennis Coaches Football, JV Basketball, Girls’ Softball Coach Richard Epperson: graduate of Hampden- Sydney; Math 6, History 7, 8 11, Coaches Football, V Basketball, Baseball OACHES Many people do not realize that coaching can be a difficult job. They think it is just part of the sport. Coaching is that and more. The coaches have a time- consuming job. They have many responsibilities that must fit into their schedule. Many hours are spent at the gym or field, building up a winning team. The coaches work hard, but they love their jobs. The coaches not only teach the aspects of the game but also team cooperation, spirit and sports- manship. They have a close relationship with the athletes. The coaches show leadership and end- less effort during each season, and although they are exhausted af- Coach Bill Pegram: graduate of William Mary; Elementary Phys. Ed., Coaches terwards, it was all well worth it. Football, Girls’ V Basketball, Golf oO) Mrs. K. Lewis: graduate of Longwood College; Art K-12, Photography, Yearbook Ms. Wright: graduate of Univ. of Delaware; Spanish, English, sponsor of SCA, Jr. Class, Pep Club Mrs. M. Lewis: Radford, ODU graduate; Mrs. Myrick: History, Typing, sponsor of JV ” graduate of Cheerleaders, Keyettes Westhampton College; English 7-8, Latin, sponsor of NHS Mrs. Herring: attended Mary Washington, graduate of RPI; English 11, Drama, Journalism Mrs. Monroe: graduate of Sweet Briar College; Biology, Chemistry, Advanced Biology. Mrs. Miller: graduate of Madison Univ.; Music teacher co-sponsor of middle school SCA 52 TEACHERS What is a teacher? Of course, a teacher’s main role includes the teaching of the students, keeping grades and records, and un- derstanding the problems of these students. Another branch of this Work profession is done out of the regular school hours and boundaries. Every five years a teacher must revaluate his teaching certificate by taking six hours of college credits. Hard Some teachers work to gain needed hours on their Master’s Degrees while others simply learn for self- improvement. Contrary to popular beliefs, a teacher’s day doesn’t end Mrs. Van Cleef: graduate of Madison Univ.; a 540 Functions Algebra | II at 9-30. Mrs. Belew: graduate of Sweet Briar College; English 9 11 History 7 Mrs. Hasty: graduate of Westhampton College; Government, History, Sr. Class sponsor Miss Cousins: graduate of Memphis St.; English 6 10, Comp., Religious Mrs. Walker: graduate of Frostburg St.; leaconmnisa Physics, Alg. |, other maths, V Cheerleaders Jr. Class sponsor 53 Mrs. Lundquist: graduate of Averett College; Second Grade teacher. Mrs. Jones: graduate of East Carolina; Fourth Grade teacher. Mrs. Brinkley: graduate of VCU; Kindergarten teacher. BUT What happens to teachers in the summertime? Do they just crawl into a cave and hibernate ‘til the first of September? Do they spend all summer thinking up new ways to make students Enjoy suffer all through the school year? As strange as it may seem, they do just about everything that normal people do. For some, summer is a time for reading, painting, sewing, grow Hobbies ing plants, and just plain resting. Teaching wasn’t over for everyone for tutoring provided summer jobs for a few. Teachers are ‘normal’ too. Mrs. Setien: graduate of Madison : University; Science 6, 8, 9, and sponsor _ of middle school SCA. Mrs. Covington: graduate of Mary Washington College; First Grade teacher. Mrs. Yeatman: graduate | of Monclair St.; Third Grade teacher. Mrs. See: graduate of Erskine College; Fourth Grade teacher. Mrs. Uber: graduate of Madison Univ.; Fourth Grade teacher. Mrs. Yates, the librarian, organizes the library. Our riding instructor, Mrs. Mayes, takes care of the horses. Mr. Newsome, our “fix-it” man, answers to another bell. Bus Drivers: Lillian Parsley, Edi th Johnson, Betty Belcher, Annie Hall, Jackie Dalli- Cardillo, Elaine Morgan, Evelyn High, Helen Bean, Doris Melvin, Paige Wolfe. Mrs. Pierce: graduate of Westhampton College; Fifth Grade Teacher. merninitmeminciannemiea.: Alas, A NEW BEGINNING WITH... SPORTS ARE A VERY IMPOR- TANT PART OF A SCHOOL, GILL HAS DEVEL@ PED MS iGiSmrA kien @ ls OUR SCHOOL TO ITS FULL POTEN- TIAL. DURING THE PAST YEAR WE HAVE STARTED WIDENING OUR OLD FOOTBALL FIELD AND ARE BUILDING A SOCCER FIELD AND A HOCKEY FIELD. OUR FOOT- BALL TEAM HAS BEEN IMPRESSIVE IN THE PAST AND THIS YEAR THERE WAS STILL YET IMPROVEMENT. WITHOUT THE FXCELLENT WORK OF THE COACHES, IT WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT TO MAKE A TEAM OUT OF EACH INDIVIDUAL. THE WORK, HOWEVER, IS MADE EASIER AS EVERYONE PUTS FORTH HIS BEST TO ADD ANOTHER WIN TO THE RECORD IN OUR SCHOOL FOURS. Co 70 C79 Robert and Ronnie talk over their batting strategy. | Happiness is evident after Kirby’s sensational run. THAT GIVE US SPIRIT. 57 BEST SEASON EVER The 1980 field hockey team had one of their best seasons ever. After losing five starting seniors last year, the team had a lot of rebuilding to do. Positions were redesignated and the winning combination was found. The team, 6-7-2, had victories over Huguenot Academy, Collegiate, and Bollingbrook. They suffered losses at the hands of Trinity, St. Catherines and St. Gertrudes at the beginning of the season. Later in the season, the girls fought to a 1-17 tie with St. Catherines and tied a 0-0 defensive battle with St. Gertrudes. The Lady Blue devils lost only two seniors this year, Co-Captains Billie Eubank and Pam Cobbs. This means that the 1981 team will be skilled, experienced and ready for competition! Billie overpowers the ball and scores. All alone, Pam faces the sun and the team coming her way. 60 (Bottom Row) Robin Roark, Ruthie Wheeler, Chris Reager, Jan Copely, Alice McDaniel, Shelia Grubb. (Top Row) Bob Eubank, Keery Branch, Pam Cobbs, Billie Eubank, Paula Graham, Carol Tysor, Coach Halliday. Alice shows frustration when the ball is intercepted. Robin follows the ball after her strong hit. EVIE TAKE CC PTLE Every coach has their own method of praying. Great determination is evident on Robert’s face! Kirby and Dudley discuss their next play. Kickoff... To a moment of despair, to a day of victory KICKOL aa A culmination of anxiety, anticipation, hope. A climax of spirit, support, desire to win. The goal of sweat, determination, pride. Kickolfmes To a siege of the goal line, the right play, the good block. Will he hit the hole, get the downfield block? “Run! Run!” Touchdown. KiCKOlin es In the defense of honor. Read, react, make the play. Is it a pass? Rune “Reverse!” Contact. “Good job, fellas.” Kickoff... To victory. To tears of ecstasy. To knowing you’re Number One. Team Members: (First Row) Eddie Manson, Jeff Watts, Bill Auchmoody, Craig Kirby, Bud Williamson, Paul O’Bryan, Jay Mills, Billy Watts. (Second Row) Greg Watson, Clark Lewis, Larry Tilghman, Darell Surber, Dudley Delbridge, Robert Easter, Scott Sanderford. (Top Row) Assistant Coach Pegram, Assistant Coach Epperson, Toad Magee, Ronnie Ferguson, Mike Bishop, Blake Miller, Kirby Grayson, Head Coach Pegram. 61 Everyone is down and ready when Kirby initiates the play. Robert Easter catches the ball in style and runs for a touchdown. Big Bill gets mad but attempts to control his temper. GHS GHS GHS GHS GHS GHS GHS GHS Varsity Football 1980 14 21 13 Ja 6 6 47 48 Nansemond Suffolk 20 Huguenot Academy 14 nes vere i The cheerleaders show enthusiasm r am pron noes : for their Blue Devil team. ork Union 2? Trinity 13 lreton 14 Tidewater 0 Bud kicks off to start the game. Coaches assist Darrell off the field. Coaches look on with determination. Coach Pegram gives Robbie instructions for the next play. NOG’ 1S Gia GREAW YEAR” abs Gabe Crouch Gabe scores after a great GHS GHS GHS GHS GHS GHS GHS GHS GHS GHS GHS GHS GHS GHS GHS GHS GHS GHS GHS GHS GHS GHS GHS GHS GHS “That’s-a-boy”. .. were the words so often used by Coach Epperson to insire his team to victory. Beginning with practices in November, each one knew that teamwork was the key. Although they won their first few games, they later found the victories slipping away. Then came Collegiate at home. See-sawing back and forth, the game seemed so uncertain, but in the last few minutes everything managed to go our way. Shooting great from the outside, and make the free throws enabled the devils to celebrate a victory long awaited for. This defeat inspired the devils to have one of the best seasons ever at Gill. Lon Koenig 70 Huguenot Academy 44 53 Prince Edwards 47 51 Fork Union 52 54 Amelia Academy 63 54 Collegiate 57 47 Trinity bg Se Piedmont 47 79 Walsingham 56 45 Brunswick 52 58 Brewbaker 45 G2 Amelia D3 48 Collegiate 44 51 Bollingbrook 43 70 Christchurch 55 89 Hampton Roads 71 70 Huguenot 46 58 Fork Union 57 35 Tidewater 43 53 Gibbons 52 45 Hampton Roads 41 83 Christchurch 51 56 Bollingbrook 62 70 Tidewater 45 70 Hampton Roads 55 48 Bollingbrook 53 Tom Blanton 1980-81 Basketball Team Lon’s height was a big help. Jimmy uses the pick to his advantage. Jimmy Roche Blake Miller Ronnie Ferguson Lon passes after being doubled teamed. Blake gets the signal from the coach. Cool, calm, and collected, Coach Epperson watches his team at work. What form, Rea! Paul O'Bryan Darrell Surber GS ein ight. a piicete deep ie eS opps chili x EOS % LO PO piu DELLE pico Girne PED semi — Lynne proves her he Susa n goes up for the rebound. Coach shows confidence in his girls. The girls basketball team had their best year ever! Under the excellent coaching of Mr. Pegram, the girls finished with a 16-5 record. The losses came from the teams Trinity St. Catherine’s. They defeated archrival Collegiate four times, twice in tournament play. They lost their first game with St. Catherine’s by only 2 pts. but came back on our home court to defeat them by 22. This group has proven themselves against tough opponents, and has accomplished more than any other girls team. The school is proud to have a team of this caliber representing us. Congratulations ladies, on a fantastic year. GHS 43 Alumni 30 GHS -53 Gibbons 8 GHS 57 St. Gertrudes 53 GS 23 Wrinity 41 GHS 42. Collegiate 25 GHS 36 Collegiate 23 GHS 62 _ St. Margaret’s 8 GHS 57 Marymount 25 GHS 26 St. Catherine’s 28 GHS 29 Trinity 39 GHS 55 Marymount 36 GHS 47 St. Catherine’s 26 GHS 37 St. Anne’s B2 GHSSe27 SeeLrinicy DS GHS 52 St. Gertrude’s 31 GHS 30 St. Anne’s Ze GHS 45 _ St. Margaret’s Pay GHS 34 St. Catherine’s 41 GHS 37 Collegiate 35 GHS 67 St. Margaret’s 18 Paula shoots for an extra point. 68 Under Coach Pegram’s direction the team plans their strategy. Susan and Alice block out opponent for the jump ball. Alice sets up for the play. w — Paula Graham, Alice McDaniel, Amy Poole, Susan Lehman. Top row — Kerry Branch, Billie Eubank, Lynne Martin. Second ro Bottom row — Lyn Burton, Janet Trevett, Jennifer Rickard. 69 Slow start olult STRONG COMEBACK Coach Billy Pegram, Bruce Pierce, Skippy Shaw, Chris Currin, Toad Magee, Lee Ford, Bobby Hay, Mang. Mark Seckman. Kneeling: Tommy Jenkins, David Wood, Rickey Bodsford, Preston Jennings, Alan Rolfe, Wayne Robben. Bobby follows the ball as the team sets up the play. The J.V. Basketball Team started off this season with more enthusiasm and spirit than many of the other J.V. teams in the past. The team is coached by Billy Pegram who gives that extra touch of dedication that really pays off. He works with each player as an individual and as a member of the team. The co- captains of the team are Tommy Jenkins and Lee Ford, who work hard to set a good example for the rest of the team. So far this has paid off in winning all the Commonwealth Conference games. Nice going guys and good luck next year! Tommy and Lee were caught by the camera discussing their next play. 70 GHS 54 Huguenot Academy 28 GHS 29 Prince Edwards 42 GHS 15 Fork Union 33 GHS 37 Amelia 51 GHS 23 Collegiate 55 GHS 43 Amelia 50 GHS 19 Collegiate 51 GHS 47 Bollingbrook 43 GHS 40 Christchurch 30 GHS 37 Hampton Roads 33 GHS 46 Huguenot Academy 34 GHS 35 Fork Union 47 GHS 55 Tidewater 38 GHS 39 Gibbons 55 i GHS 40 Hampton Roads 47 GHS 56 Christchurch 46 i, GHS 28 Bollingbrook 41 GHS 43 Tidewater 39 GHS 34 Hampton Roads 36 Coach Pegram paces in front of his bench uncertain of which player to send in. Wayne being doubled teamed, dribbles in for two. Bruce pays no attention to the defensive player and scores. Al Te Kerry reveals her devilish spirit while fighting for possession of the ball. Miss Haliday relaxes and watches her girls gain control of the game. Team members: (bottom row) Jennifer Saunders, Amy Poole, Kerry Branch, Janet Trevvett, (middle row) Jennifer Ford, Jennifer Rickard, Elizabeth Hawthorn, Coach Heidi Halliday, (top) Melanie Arnold. HARDWORKING JV GIRLS Janet takes the ball down the court for the Devils. Melanie passes the ball to another team member for an easy two points. The JV girls worked extremely hard this year for a good season. They spent many long and strenuous hours of practice each week. Their work paid off because t hey had one of the best seasons the JV team has ever had. They showed enthusiasm along with a great desire to win. They represented Gill with their good sportsmanship and their fine qualities. These girls were a special group of students who donated their time, skills, and energy to their team and school. Amy looks tired, but continues on with great determination. 73 Tracey gives us a smile because her season was pretty good. Middle School Girl’s Basketball Team risinc STARS Of course most boys have picked up a basketball by the age of twelve or thirteen, but it could possibly bea first for organized basketball. Coached by Greg Long and Jodie Underwood the baby blues ended their season with the losses out numbering the wins. The same went for the girls. They practiced hard and were coached well, but winning was not the important thing, it was the experience that was the most helpful. Jennifer jumps as Melanie waits intensely. GiiSee24 ss iidewater 19 GHS 14 _ Collegiate 2g GHS 34 _ Tidewater 18 GHS 22. Bollingbrook 29 GHS 17 Collegiate 32 GHS 26 Bollingbrook BZ aan GHS 5. St. Christophers 57 a : cd MNCL ctr. 4 Chip enjoyed his outstanding season. Andy inbounds the ball. AS HANGING IN THERE Almost forgotten in the excitement of the basketball teams, the soccer team failed to experience the same success as their schoolmates. All season the Blues failed to put together a substantial defense as they gave up four times as many points as they were able to score. The Devils, however, showed their determination practicing hard every afternoon in shorts in the cold weather hoping to find that one win. For many this year was the first time even trying to play soccer and now with the year’s experience, they should be well prepared for next year. Manager Diane Denton, Edie Chin, Rob Johnson, Gene Clay, Clark Lewis, Scot Holloman, Steve Belcher, Scott Farrar, Ryan Dixon, Greg Watson, Co- Captain Chris Marro. Kneeling: Bart Smith, Glen Shevel, Ricky Harvey, Kevin Anderson, Chris Anderson, Paul Fantl, Co-Captain Craig Anderson. Everyone watches, hoping the coin is on our side. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT A Allyp Sia Team effort brings good results. Ricky uses his head to get the ball to his teammates. 71980 TENNIS TEAMS The 1980 tennis teams had their best season ever. They enjoyed vic- tories over rivals such as Huguenot Academy and Steward, but suffered losses to the experienced teams of Prince Edward Academy and Trinity. With the help of the coach, Richard Epperson, the practices became something the team looked forward to. They had a fun season but they also learned a lot. An even better season is expected in 1981! Girls’ team: (Bottom row) Sandra Williams, Jackie Miller, Lynne Martin, (Top row) Delinda Bailey, Susan Lehmann, Pam Cobbs, Robin Roark, Coach Richard Epperson (Not pictured — Paula Graham) Paula works as hard in practices as she does in a game. John shows off his serving ability. BP iii Seay y Boys’ team: (Bottom row) Tommy Kiluk, Bruce Pierce, Craig Anderson (Top row) Coach Epperson, Richard Conley, John Stephens, Lon Koenig, Shawn Johnson, (Not pictured — Steve Chalkley, Lee Ford and Trippy Johnson) — Te MEN’S TENNIS “WE GOT MORE THAN JUST TANS” on It was a whole new game for the boys’ tennis team. They had a new coach and 4 of the members were new. The guys were 0-9 in the season, it was not as bad as it sounds though. They got more out of the season than a good tan and a Satur- day at Hampton Roads. They gained a deeper knowledge of the game and experience in a team sport. Their chances of breaking their los- ing streak look very good with 3 of the 5 players returning next spring. David uses good form to try to win the point. 1981 Tennis Team; Lee Ford, Clark Lewis, Robert Easter, David Wood. 80 as Lee serves the ball with much power as possible. 81 Paula reaches long to make an excellent shot. Melissa makes it look rather easy. Jackie takes a breather in between matches. Oe es GL ODE eee Me™ spciineamommnee® Tennis Team 1981, Mang. Nicole Wray, Melissa Mason, Robin Roark, Paula Graham, Pam Cobbs, Jackie Miller, Lisa Pinchbeck. . 5: rf aan ee . a ; wale, ; See 3 BS Se . a SKILL PRODUCE WINNERS The girls’ team this year was a sur- prise to everyone! Placing second in the commonwealth Conference Tourney, the ladies battled to a 5-3 season. This is the best record ever for the girls’ team. Hard work and drills paid off because the girls were in better con- dition than any of their opponents. The team consisted of 6 girls, 4 of these had played on the team before. With their experience and l eadership, we can look forward to many more successful seasons for the Lady Blue Tennis Team. 83 BASEBALL ’80 The 1980 Baseball Team had an impressive season. Their practices were at Elkart School, home games were played at Rockwood Park. The turnout at the games was better than ever. At the start of the season, the team was unorganized and rather uninspired, but with the leadership of Coach Monoghan and the returning players, things began to look up. No one will ever forget the “Potato Caper!” All in all, the team had a great season (and a lot of fun.) Kenny watches the ball all the way. GHS GHS GHS GHS GHS = wo S Ses LS eg Ur tae ey er ee es Ee) NT ced Say lee, Darrell lets it fly. Bollingbrook on Prince Edward 11 Benedictine 4 Benedictine 16 Huguenot Acd. 10 Collegiate oy 5} Christchurch 1 Hampton Rds. 4 Huguenot Acd. 0 Nans. Suffolk 1 Hampton Rds. 4 Christchurch 0 Nans. Suffolk 3} Tidewater 2 Tidewater 6 Christchurch 2 Nans. Suffolk 7 Baseball team 1980 Steve takes a full swing. Seniors Show Leadership What a good stride Mildred. mi 1980 Softball Team. Edie’s intense pitch. GOOD SPIRIT HELPS Lack of experience helped to push the 1980 Girls Softball Team to a disappointing 6-14 season. With only 6 of the starting ten returning, the ladies had a lot of work ahead of them. Led by Coach Heidi Halliday, the Lady Blue Devil squad showed preseason hopes of taking the Commonwealth Conference. title, maybe not on skill, but on team spirit. Unfortunately, the team struggled to a 6-14 season. Since many of the squad were freshmen and juniors, the experience they gained will help greatly in 1987. Ruthie gives it all she’s got. 85 On deck, Bruce awaits his chance at the plate. With serious concentration, Dudley follows every move of the pitcher. NEW COACH NEW PLAYERS NEW TROPHY CHAMPIONS The blues started their baseball season with a bang. With a new coach, eight new players and a super attitude, they took on Gibbons and had an impressive game. Paul O’Bryan pitched a no-hitter with fourteen strikeouts and that was all it took to get things rolling. During the regular season, Darrell Surber, the devil’s captain, led the team with a good performance on the mound as well as hitting and was also elected MVP for the year. The team not only won the conference title during regular season but also came away from Hampton-Roads with the tour- nament trophy. 86 Everyone’s ecstatic over their victory and trophy. GHS 2 Gibbons 0 GHS 1 Benedictine 9 GHS 7 Christchurch d GHS 14 _ Bollingbrook 2 GHS 2 Huguenot + GHS 8 Hampton Rds. 7 GHS 4 Benedictine 7 GHS 11. Tidewater Ac. 2 GHS 2. Prince Edward 5 GHS 5 Hampton Rds. 4 GHS 4 Bollingbrook 2 GHS 6 Gibbons 10 GHS 4 Tidewater 0 GHS 7 Ghristchurch 1 GHS 2 Hampton Rds. 1 Bud and Gene encourage Paul to keep up the good work on the mound. Scott Sanderford, Michael Saxon, Bud Williamson, Chris Largent, Scott Holloman, Rob Johnson, Bruce Pierce, Dudley Delbridge, Gene Clay, Darrell Surber, Mang. Heather Hillier, Coach R. Epperson. (Not pictured) — Toad Magee and Mary Ann Vaden. 87 15 7 (WINNING RECORD) Experience and enthusiasm enabled the girls’ softball team to dominate their opponents this year. After losing only two starters the team was ready for competition, but not for Coach Pegram’s practices! The team worked more this year than ever before. And it paid off! The girls ended the year witha 15 6 record. SEKCG WON GRR Ruthie is not showing anger, it just looks that way because she’s removing her mask. Concentration to the max; Lisa follows the ball all the way to the plate Ist Row — Meg Lindsey, Mary Halages, Jennifer Ford, Michelle Arnold. 2nd Row — Lisa Watson, Alice McDaniel, Ruthie Wheeler, Kendall Hillier, Angela Saunders, Donna Marters, Mary Coxon. 3rd Row — Coach Billy Pegram, Jan Horner, Jana Long, Lynn Martin, Edie Walker, Pat McDaniel, Dawn Baily. 88 Lynne sits back and watches as her teammates move closer to a victory. Jana makes an easy out. Happiness comes so easy when you're winning. Coach Pegram explains to his girls who is going to be playing what position. Rae wii de Dali GHS 9 Gibbons 4 GHS 18 ‘Trinity 8 GHS 4 St. Gertrudes 7 GHS Pa St. Margarets 16 GHA 3 St. Margarets 9 GHS 12 Bollingbrook 2 GHS 10 Bollingbrook 1 GHS 12 Huguenot Academy 19 GHS 9 Hampton Rds. 0 GHS 16 Hampton Rds. 0 GHS 1 St. Gertrudes 9 GHS 8 Tidewater Academy 7 GHS 12 Tidewater Academy 6 GHS 24 St. Catherines 7 GHS 11 Hampton Rds. 9 GHS 6 Hampton Rds. 2 GHS 23 Bollingbrook Z GHS 9 Bollingbrook 1 GHS 14 Gibbons 4 GHS 1 Tidewater Academy 11 GHS 3 Tidewater Academy — 10 GHS 0 Hampton Rds. 8 89 UR LINKSMEN “Look out tree. Oh no, a quick trip to the beach again, and please get over the water,” were just a few silent remarks sometimes made by our linksmen this season. The team was made up of mostly rookies, but each tried his best to improve his game. Rea was consistently top scorer and medalist in two matches. Everyone enjoyed themselves, and like in any sport, that’s the most im- portant thing. Oh, and Keith, about your last round, Coach P. wants to know what dream was that in! Bobby assists Keith in reading his putt. Tommy is away and putts while the others watch carefully. Rea totals everyone’s score after the end of their round. 90 Bryan finishes his swing and likes where the ball is going. Rea follows through and keeps his eyes down on the ball. ‘81 Golf team; Bob Wright, Tommy Jenkins, Bryan Anderson, Keith Radt, Bobby Hay, Rea Keller. SIL RIDING With Pleasure The Riding Program at Gill allows for students to take riding a few days a week during their P.E. period. The students range from third grade all the way up to the twelfth grade. The riders that show the most skill and potential are selected to ride on the Blue Devil Riding Team. The Riding Team was also the focus of a channel 23 public city program entitled The Gill School Equitation Program. The team has set a fine example. Wendy, Melanie and Aron look over their horse and get him ready for the show. Jan and Jennifer, Senior Riding Team Members. Amy and Bryan go over plans for the next show. Senior Riding Team, Long Boot. Junior Riding Team Members Deana teaches Kelly how to saddle her horse. 93 Preparing the horse correctly is very Joy enjoys Gill’s riding program. important. Just learning, Chris mounts his horse properly. Proud Junior Riding Team members. SQ feel The Gill School J.V. and Varsity Cheerleaders were not just another ( H FER [ FADER S ornament on the football field, but a vital part of the team. They worked iy : hard all week with practices and not just another made it possible for the students to Hy, have a pep rally every Friday. ornament Cheerleading this year was different from the past. There were new faces on the squad, therefore, new ideas were brought out. Also this year new positions were held. There were two Spirit Leaders who were Pat McDaniel and Zina Mundy. Together they made signs, cheered with the cheerleaders in the stands. As the season ended, everyone realized that cheerleading meant friendship. Friendships that will last forever. Jan shows off her devilish qualities. Elizabeth and Beth get a lift from our fantastic football team. Varsity Cheerleaders hold another successful pep rally. Everyone can tell Edie has eaten her spinach. Jennifer loves to cheer the devils on. Jana takes a time out during a cheer to watch the game. ooneaiiapprascsti TRA DIREC iti APART sg ice aaa er VARSITY CHEERLEADERS What Is Cheerleading It is a hard working public rela- tions, job. It’s pep rallies, pyramids, crowd response, double stunts, and getting along with people. It’s like you are an actor on stage, only you aren't acting — you are getting a crowd to react. Cheerleading is also dedication, support, spirit, true devotion, enthusiasm, ability to come back when the going gets rough, and always doing your best whether you win or lose. The Varsity Cheerleaders show off a new stunt. — EEN Hey Kim, “Check out number 22!” Ist FenAn Elizabeth We love those Devils! give it their all at the last pep rally. Varsity Basketball Squad 1980-81 Jana works overtime so Mary Ann can take a break. Sigs Before the game the J.V.’s were always willing to cheer with the Varsity. Lon gives the coach a taste of his own medicine. Lo Jan is the Blue Devil Mascot for the Varsity Cheerleaders. Og Siw 4 Jana Long Kimberly Pinchbeck Edie Walker Sandra Kaye Williams Jan Horner Beth Philips Mary Ann Vaden Elizabeth Evans Renee Nuckols Darla Iddings 100 JN GHEERLEADERS JV Inspires Crowd to Come Alive The J.V. Cheerleaders are very dedicated group of individuals exerting themselves for the common cause of boosting enthusiasm for the J.V. basketball team. Many times it is very difficult, if not impossible, to get fans yelling, but these cheerleaders are very persistent. ASS Cindy and Catherine show their enthusiasm at the last pep rally. Martha, Sheila, and Ruthie cheer the team on to a victory. Mrs. M. Lewis, the J. V. sponsor, worked hard with them throughout the season. J.V. Cheerleaders: (Bottom) Martha Vaden, Sheila Grubb, Lisa Pinchbeck, Cindy Anderson, Catherine Bates (Top) Jan Copley, Ruthie Wheeler, Chris Reager. 101 A NEW BEGINNING WITH. .. The events that go on at Gill are main- ly what attract most of the attention of the students. Studying comes a lot | easier knowing a big event is right around the corner. The prom, home- coming and graduation are always the biggies and are especial- ly fun. Ju- niors work their hardest In| prepara- tion for their May event. Home- coming means floats, football and the queen, and graduation is what every student looks forward to, yet when you’re almost there, a little reluctance is hidden un- derneath all of the excitement. Field day is al- ways enjoyed by the young stu- | dents, because it is a time of fun and games and great competition. One can easily see that sports events are equally enjoyed. When there are softball and baseball games, tennis and golf matches, and horse shows all in one afternoon, the classrooms are empty. But what’s wrong with that! 102 The kids enjoy the game and give the camara a big smile. The big spring event was the Junior-Senior Prom. Sixth graders pose in front of the capitol with Congressman Bliley. THAT MAKE IT MEMORABLE 103 IS h SHAE RRRERHANNNS players to hurry and score. Coach Andy instructs jump shot. a quick LL ) — Q =) 2 = ro = S) = — o = BR SSS PSs Se races to the fora Pass. other end of Coach tosses the ball as Mike and Paul jump. the court 104 Weeks shows off his original style. Paul goes up for two while the opponents just watch the ball drop in. OLDIES BUT GOODIES At halftime it was close, but with one minute to go it became even closer. Everyone was pretty amazed to see what good shape the alumni was in. Tom Weeks, Vernon Byrd, Jody Underwood, Mike Beasley, Greg Long, and Les Springhob hoped that the techniques learned at Gill might pay off in the last minute of the game. The fans were a little partial to their ’81 Blue Devil team and cheered their hearts out. With only four seconds to go, the score was all tied up at 64, but the alums choked and Gill’s team made an easy two to win. The game wasa lot of fun and it proved that Gill’s graduates are still looking good. The Alumni plan their strategy at the half. 105 AN FASTER CELEBRATION His Fleece was White as Snow, a continuation of the Christmas pageant, was presented to the school for Easter. The story focused around the little lambs, Snowy and Dinky, acted out by the drama class in puppetry. The upper school chorus presented an arrangement of songs and individually sang the characters parts. The lower school added their special touch by singing songs of the great Easter story. SHOW FEATURES VARIETY After being postponed several times because of conflicting events, the talent show finally got underway March 6 at 8:00. For Mrs. Herring, Wright and Walker, it could not have been more difficult trying to pick the best, since many of Gill’s students are so talented. When the curtain dropped after the last act, everyone was relieved and awaited the decision of the judges. There were many categories for winners, and when the judges were ready, the two co-hosts, Clark and Melissa presented the awards. It was a great turnout, and everyone seemed to enjoy putting on the production. The delay was well worth it. Sandra was crowned queen The 1980 Homecoming Dance was a huge success with Razor’s Edge contributing their talent topped off with the homecoming victory over Tidewater with a score of 48-0. Sandra Williams was crowned queen with Beth Philips as maid-of-honor. Along with many other festivities were the floats, designed and created by the classmen. The Sophomore’s float won first prize with the Junior class’s float winning Honorable Mention. 110 HOMECOMING EXCITEMENT AND A FEELING OF VICTORY Robin and Amy are selected ninth grade attendants. Heather and Mary are selected tenth grade attendants. Diane and Darla are selected eleventh grade attendants. SRO EE cist goes ‘SNRERenaieenasieneaananad a SeNeRRIROK Edie’s streamers Lynne, Sandra, just aren’t Jana and Beth; twisting right. senior attendants. The winning float presented by the tenth grade. Sure footed! Pat puts a little extra in her serve. “Oops, I’m sorry team, it’s just that it’s been a long time since I’ve even held one of these balls.” These words not only came from the teachers, but a few students when the annual volleyball game rolled around. The freshmen and juniors were paired together and the sophomores and seniors. The winners would play each other, and that winner would play the teachers. The seniors won every game and even proved victorious over the struggling performance of the faculty. The game was also enjoyed by the lower and middle school students, and believe me they yelled and screamed and gave their support to their favorite team. Enjoying the game. Gabe helps his team with a winning point. Coach Epperson really gets under the ball for a good shot. Freshmen have no other choice but to watch! das CHRISTMAS PAGEANT BROUGHT US SPEGIZAE JOY After weeks and weeks of hard work and preparation, everyone seemed to be ready. The angels were in the loft, the choir was seated in the back, the candlebearers were in place, the puppets were hidden and Mary and Joseph were about to enter the stable. As the lights were dimmed, a feeling of reverence filled the chapel. The narrator told the story of the Christ Child’s birth as everyone acted out their part. The choir sang such inspirational songs, it brought tears to your eyes. The puppets added a touch of animation to the story which helped the children understand the meaning. The Christmas pageant is the highlight of the year, but that is understandable since the birth of baby Jesus was the greatest story ever. David Williams leads a candlelit path. 114 Se ald egy ise Robert Mary Ann and Jan portray y AENEAN Bion, Angels and shepherds listen quietly as Mary and Joseph look at baby Jesus. The wise camel tries to convince the others to join him on the journey to visit baby Jesus. A TROPICAL PARADIS After long hours of work and effort, May 10, 1980 finally arrived. And the juniors were ready! The seniors were welcomed by the sophomore servers into a Tropical Paradise. The guests made their way through low hanging vines into the wild, exciting world of the tropics. The waterfall, surrounded by bamboo and glittering rocks, seemed to be everyone’s favorite spot. The promgoers danced to the music of Richmond International. Kelly serves the queen. Steve and Ter- esa crowned King and Queen ee onsen nee eee Mrs. Walker and Fred measure and cut preparing for the prom. Everyone tries to dance to the Band, but they find it not so easy after all. 117 JUNIORS’ WORK PAYS OFF As the guests entered the room they were greeted by the sophomore servers, who presented favors to the seniors. Everyone danced to the music of Richmond International, and en- joyed the French cuisine featuring chocolate bon bons, a fondue, and other excellent food. The decorations were the highlight of the entire event. In the center of the room stood a crepe paper Eiffel Tower. The windows and 118 doors were decorated with window boxes, and the walls were done with murals. A Kiosk stood next to the stage and the ceilings were decorated with pink and green streamers. Table arrangements con- sisted of wine bottles and fifty pounds of grapes! The work on the prom was supervised by Mrs. Walker and Ms. Wright, the junior class sponsors. The efforts of the juniors and their parents gave the seniors a night to remember! 119 om oe es istlasaaslliselpissiy Field Day is one of the most exciting days of the year for the students. It is a day off from work in ex- change for fun and play. School clothes are laid aside and shorts and blue jeans are worn instead. Assistants are chosen from the high school to help Coach Pegram run the events. Some of the events are relay races, horse rides, and tug-of- war. Ribbons are reward- ed and by the end of the day the little ones are flashing theirs with pride. Finally the buses are loaded and Field Day is just another happy memory of years at Gill. Michael peers at the camera while eating his sandwich. ACTION ON FIELD DAY The sixth graders charge after the soccer ball. Alison and Randi give Sparky, the School’s mascot, a little lovin’! 120 Second graders enjoy the facilities on the playground. . Ue ‘i Coach Epperson gives the kids the rules of the game. Wwe ay LE Wag, Z yy Yg LD Allison hangs upside down on the monkey bars, Julie prepares to slide. 121 The guys wait their turn to show At Lynne’s house the girls take a off their skills on the diving refreshing dip in the pool. board. ®AA’MLOD LOAM Ly The Senior class is up bright and early for their trip to Bush Gardens. 122 Several times during the year the Seniors got together and shared old memories and made new ones. Senior Day is almost as important as graduation. Service and perfect at- tendance awards were given out. The class history was read and the memories brought laughter and tears for many of the Seniors. Next came the class prophecy read by Bob Wright who created some un- believable careers for his classmates. Finally the class poem was read and the class song was sung. The Senior trip was also an important event. The Seniors spent their day at Bush Gar- dens riding rides, seeing shows, and munching on international cuisine. There were memories we will never forget! Seniors process out after their program. At the end of Senior Day, Pam looks forward to graduation. A DAY OF MEMORIES John gives the Last Jan sheds a tear of Will and Testament. happiness. The seniors are singing their class song Remember. A TIME OF DEVOTION Baccalaureate was a religious ser- vice for graduating seniors. It was a spiritual gathering for time of prayer and devotion. The seniors wore their caps and gowns for the first time and progressed into the chapel. The speaker, Mr. Mayton, presented an inspiring message to guide their footsteps through the future. Once again tears were shed and friendships were cherished. Bac- calaureate was held on May 31 in the Dr. Paul D. Camp Chapel. Seniors leave with a solemn look. The Senior class stands proud! The guys come through on the song and sound great. 124 aa Some senior guys get together and discuss good times. Darrell and Dudley get dressed for the Baccalaureate service. A beautiful cake is made for the graduates. Pa ey ceed Yy nm, % % Blake ushers the seniors out. 125 LOOKS LIKE WE MADE IT! Through Years of Hard Work Having circled the sun 18 times, the 1981 Seniors spent 12 years or more in school systems or 108 months or 3,276 days in class or ap- proximately % of their waking lives studying, or possibly 19,650 hours in class. All of which is roughly 2,000 times longer than it took the Creator to make a new world from scratch. Therefore, what more can any Senior do but go forth and do likewise. Sl Excitement is evident as the Seniors throw their caps after graduation. Togetherness was what the class of ’81 was all about. 126 Zina reminisces over the good times at Gill. 207 128 June. We step from an end to a beginning. No more Friday night games, class meetings and hot classes. They are ended but there is a new beginning. For some the sum- mer means more school, for some long hours at work. For others it will be basking in the sun and cooling off in the shade. 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