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

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(2) On August 25, approximately 500 students followed new schedules converted from the experimental three two-hour classes a day to the old traditional six period day, reinstating study halls, some of which were held in the gym with students balancing their books on the bleachers under the watchful eye of Ms. Grizzard. Controversy raged, as many voiced discontent over the change. “I can’t carry all these books around!” and “I don’t have time to study all this stuff tonight!” were common laments as students shouldered their burden of books or tried t o stuff them in overcrowded lockers. A longing for the good ole block system was evident in student comments. (1) A new principal, Mr. James Wilson and a new band director, Mr. Kenneth Smith seem pleased with the new facilities in the field house building just com¬ pleted. (3) All decked out, the band struts its’ stuff during the Peanut Festival Parade. (4) Cheerleader sponsor, Ms. Harrison and Mr. Wilson display the “Eagle Country” bumper stickers. (5) New school secretary, Mrs. Wilhoit, performs her duties. That’s J. Greening, R. Krienbaum and A. Edwards getting late passes. (6) Squaws Liz Healy and Melody Holt, representing the Southampton Indians, get sym¬ bolically bounced by the team at the pep rally. An Eagle victory brought a terrific boost to the school spirit. (7) J. Richardson, J. Morgan and F. Turner append the new bumper stickers — proclaim¬ ing G.C.H.S. as Eagle Country. (8) The print shop goes to press in new quarters having moved from the trailer into the former Industrial Arts Shop. That’s Mr. Edmonds instructing Joyce Turner. (9) I.C.T. students Sylvia Moody and William look into future careers via new microfish machine. T OoycE 5

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In Tenth Year, Greenville ' s Unique Block System Abandoned in Surprise Decision by School Board; Quick Changes Mark Beginning of School Year

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May-Day, Eats, Feats and Track Meets The spring calendar filled up with an accelera¬ tion of student activities. After the success of the winter carnival in the gym, the SCA sponsored a combined spring carnival and May Day celebra¬ tion, giving clubs a chance to set up game booths and concession stands. 1. Announcing the track events was Darnell Tucker. 2. Selecting something for the “sweet tooth”, Donnie Usher and Sylvia Moody line up for sweets from the sweet Sandra Chandler, the Candy-Woman. 3. Did Chris Kempf hit the bucket? 4. William King (for is it King Wil¬ liam) counts the number of overhead lifts per¬ formed by Danny Moore. 5. Sitting in the sun, stu¬ dents enjoyed the time out of class but did not par¬ ticipate enough to make the carnival a financial success. The GCHS track team participated in the state meet held at James Madison University and made a good showing. Larry Wyche, Chuckie Barnes, Marvin Brown and Anthony Smith came in 3rd place in the mile relay. These four along with Brad¬ ley Smith were members of the 4-40 relay Champi¬ onship Team. Under Coach Aiken, and Assistant Coach Edwards, track was a major sport. STATE 4-40 RELAY CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM: Front — Anthony Smith, Chuckie Barner, Back — Larry Wyche, Marvin Brown and Bradley Smith.