Greensville County High School - Riparian Yearbook (Emporia, VA)

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—em Dedication Only a man of unusually strong character and extensive experience could undertake and successfully fulfill the demanding duties of a high- school principal and superintendent of schools. The students of Greens¬ ville County schools found such a man in their own superintendent, Mr. E. R. Riedel. Mr. Riedel was graduated from Elon College, North Carolina, from which he received his Ph. B. degree. He then attended the University of Virginia and received his M.A. degree. 12

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W’ . V fijri nn Lp:v v rJ 1948 - Coach Bill Bowman led the Eagles in the most successful season in G.C.H.S. history. The team, having no more than six points scored against them, won the district championship and Southside district title. 1954 - Students of G.C.H.S. proudly enter¬ ed the new modern high school in 1953. 1961 - Activities in the senior year are numerous. These seniors are depicting the New York trip, the publication of the Green and Gold , graduation, the publication of the Riparian, and the senior play.

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In 1947 Mr. Riedel became the principal of our high school. He also assumed the duties of the superintendent of the county schools in the latter half of that year. Since then he has continued as our superintendent. Mr. Riedel has held many positions prior to coming to G.C.H.S., including these: instructor in mathematics at Lane High School, dean of students at Florida Southern College and dean of summer school at Guatamala. We have had many opportunities to witness his exuberance and diversity. We have found in him a man with a vast scope of knowledge and one willing to share with us the fruits of his accomplishments and experiences. When one seeks guidance from him, Mr. Riedel ' s patience knows no boundaries. That problem becomes expedient to him, too. Mr. Riedel is an outstanding leader in our county. He is past president of both the Rotary Club and the Ruritan Club and a past Lieutenant Governor of the National Ruritan Club. He is also a member of the board of directors of Greensville Memorial Hospital. A member of Main Street Methodist Church, Mr. Riedel teaches the Gordon L. Vincent Bible Class. He is a member of the Board of Stewards and is a church lay leader. We the class of 1961 hold a special place in our hearts for Mr. Riedel, for he commenced his career at Greensville County in the same year that we started our school life. We will ever be mind¬ ful of his friendliness, his faith in young people, and his wisdom in counselling. Our graduation will be significant to us in two ways: we shall culminate our high-school career, and Mr. Riedel will relinquish his superintendency at G.C.H.S. Mr. Riedel ' s integrity and unfailing resourcefulness have always been sufficient to cope with any problem. These qualities have established him as a successful educator and confidant of students. It is with respect and appreciation of the services rendered to us that we the senior class of 1961 proudly dedicate this, our Golden Anniversary Riparian , to Mr. E. R. Riedel. Mr. Riedel is busy at work in his new office. 13