Glass High School - Crest Yearbook (Lynchburg, VA)

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Hey, the city’s 200 years old and it’s time to celebrate! Lynchburg kicked off the bicentennial on New Year’s Eve with everything from fireworks at the mall to peace vigils on Monument Terrace. The theme ‘‘A Proud Past, A Progressive Future’’ shows how our city has changed from a small ferry- town to a thriving community. Lynchburg was founded by John Lynch, a Quaker, who began a ferry service across the James at age 17. Several years later in 1786, he donated land for the town of Lynchburg to be built on. Lynchburg has had her share of hard times just like every other city in the world. True, the downtown area has been left for the suburbs and we seem to be growing further into the surrounding counties; nevertheless, people are, beginning to restore downtown by remodeling older buildings. The downtown residential areas like Diamond Hill are also being restored and rundown historical houses are being returned to their former glory. 16 Local Current Events Our city is one of the most beautiful places in Virginia. Community events were drawing Lynchburgers out to see and become more involved in the Arts. The bicentennial brought many events into focus, and some celeberaties like Howard Cosell honored local athletes and coaches of Lynchburg’s past and present. Also featured was Tommy Newsom from ‘‘The Tonight Show” with the Lynchburg Symphony. The sky opened up on Halloween and the rain came down until it seemed like it couldn’t posssibly rain anymore ... but it did. By the next week on November 4th 1985, most of Central Virginia was flooded and it was still pouring. On November 5th, election day, the politicians wsere worried about voter tumout due to the excessive rainfall. The only happy people during the ordeal were the Democrats they won. The James River crested at 26 feet on November 6th 1985. Companies and businesses in the lower basin were practically destroyed and lost It’s Not Always A Celebration ... The city was preparing for her bicentennial, but old man weather dampened the early festivities. millions of dollars due to the flooding. Governor Robb appealed to Washin- gton to declare a federal disaster for the area. Summer vacation had ended all too early before we realized that it was time to go back. Ugh! But, we were in luck. As a result of the sudden heat wave, the students were dismissed at noon, which left afternoons for party- ing! So it really didn’t seem like school — except for the homework. The weather was pleasant until October’s end when the area was drowned by the downpours and December when it suddenly got very cold. Despite February, when, according to Mr. Yeatman’s earlier prediction, it snowed 6 inches on Valentine’s Day. Then spring returned in early March setting record high tempera- tures. Everyone put on their shorts and tee shirts for Spring Break and soaked up some rays. After the Break everyone was impatiently waiting for Summer to come again. Susan Corbin During the Libya crisis, F.B.1. agent Ms. Chris- tine Kaporch spoke to the Junior and Senior classes on terrorism and the F.B.I.’s responsibi- lity ‘‘to prevent terrorism rather than just con- trol it.’ After the assembly Phill Warrick, Phil Jones, and Scott Hopkins asked questions about her job with the Alexandria division. Helping Lynchburg to celebrate her bicenten- nial, Touch of Glass sings for the crowd athered at Monuent Terrace. Then on the ollowing Saturday, they performed in exhibi- tion at Blue Ridge Show Choir Invitational which was a part of the bicentennial festivities. 7, ie DO head ee ¥ - e é | Be o-4 ! og j 7 ( | “ an | Fanaa a

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Working hard on the set, the cast of Shenan- doah are propping up the front of the 600 Ib. walls that made the house. The house swivels on special wheels into the church. Lacing up Jenny’s (lead Melinda Connell) slip, Anne (Charlotte Peters) gives her some sisterly advice. Afterwards, they sing the duet “We Make a Beautiful Pair.” With anger in his eyes, Charlie Anderson (lead Spence White) grieves over the death of his son Jacob (Joe Hiney). Between scenes Howard Yoon works hard on his chemistry homework. The cast rehearesed 3-4 hours a day. During one of his famous sermons, Reverend Byrd (Todd Scruggs) is interreupted by Robert (Todd Atkins) after coming home from being captured by the Yankees. ie oy ‘ OSES BE. Shenandoah ies

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Disaster strikes the Lower Basin destroying both industry and property, much of which is being planned for future restoration. Despite the losses the community rolled up their sleeves and began the difficult task of cleaning up. Replacing the old with the new, these students Eric Toler, James Stinnette, Joey Mallot, and the rest of the Advanced Wood Working class are replacing these signs which go in the mini-gardens at intersections for the bicentennial. 1 It’s snowing . . . at last! Students get an extra half day start at the begining of Christmas Break due to that wonderful white stuff, but how do we drive in it? Bringing politics to prospective voters, governor-elect Jerry Baliles speaks to Seniors about his campaign across the state and his party pla tforms. Local Current Events 1 p.