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

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Memories Theme Marks Prom and Graduation ' 82 To the beat of Kick, couples danced away at the prom held in the armory April 30. Juniors had raised I money through the sale of Christmas ornaments and dues to pay for the gala event. Mrs. Roach and Mr. Kientz supervised the decorating after school to stage the atmosphere for “Memories.” (9) Janice Miles and her date dance to the music. (10) C. Robinson, class president, and R. Butts, SCA President, await the senior promenade. On June 6, 1982, the four student speakers con¬ tinued to reminisce on the foundation and building of their educational background in Greensville County Schools. (2) T. Richardson, Valedictorian, and G. Doyle, Salutatorian, were joined by Julia Warriner, selected by the faculty and C. Robinson, selected by the ninety-three graduating seniors, some of whom are shown (6) marching onto the football field for commencement and (8) getting ready for the last line-up in the Halls of G.C.H.S. During the ceremony, the Humanities Scholars were given certificates for their five years of perseverance — T. Brown, R. Butts, G. Doyle, G. Dupree, P. Harding, K. Jones, R. Kapinos, K. Owens, A. Powell, T. Richardson, V. Sasser, C. Smith, T. Vasser, J. Warriner, P. Wilson, and D. Wyatt. Mr. Griggs from Georgia Pacific announced R. Butts as the recipient of the five thousand dollar scholarship. T. Richardson, G. Doyle, J. Warriner, and A. Delbridge each received a one-thousand dollar award from R. J. Greene. V. Johnson, V. Cain, J. Charrette and R. Boone, an eleventh grader who will be taking the remainder of his high school work at N.C. State, received G.C.E.A. awards. T. Richardson, G.Doyle, J. Warriner, R. Butts, A. Delbridge, J. Charette, V. Sasser, K. Jones, C. Smith, V. Cain were presented with Jefferson Cups in recognition of their academic achievement. 7

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Spring Voyages Commencement The culminating events for the spring season were the prom, held for the first time in the armory, and the com¬ mencement program held for the first time on the foot¬ ball field. At the prom, (1, 2) couples danced to the beat of Chess amid a silver and blue fantasy of decorations. For the first time in over a decade the Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and two students, one elected by the senior class and the other by the faculty, (Harold Chestnut, Myra Ingram) presented the commencement speeches. Another first was that the girl graduates wore gowns of white. (3) Humanities scholars (not pictured) were Pete Gibson and Gregg Webb. %■ Prom and Graduation ' 81 Feature Stairway to Heaven and Denise Harris shared the Green Scholarship with Michael Stephens. (4) Harold Chestnut, president of the senior class, received the DAR Award. Marion Selby, Salutatorian, recipient of the GP Scholarship, and Michael Stephens look on as Anita Rose and Wanda Chandler receive the Rockacharlie Scholarship (5). . 6

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GIRLS SOFTBALL ’82 TEAM: Front: Liz Healy, Debra Coleman, Stephanie Mincey, Linda Sasser. Second row: Joan Charrette, Julia Warriner, Allison Washington, Margaretta Russell, Sylvia Brown, Terry Manning, Valerie Hicks. Third row: Joan Wyatt, Teresa Hill, Vickie Sasser, Jill Newsome, Stephanie Wilson, Annette Dugger — Manager; Doris Harrison — Coach. Though no “southpaw” Joan Char¬ rette pitches “mean” practice game. Stephanie Wilson takes her position at second base during a practice game. BASEBALL: Front: David William Mike Sledge Gene Doyle Trey Whitehead Kenny Tomlinson David Barr 2nd row: Scott Vincent Preston Battle Wiley Lee George Norrow Dennis Holloway Jimmy Brown Danny Staton Cedrix Walton Tony Krienbaum George Newsome Stephen Richardson Coach Larry Adams Ray Cuchins Spring Brings the Urge to Play Ball , EAGLES AND EAGLETTES PROVIDE TOUGH COMPETITION Donning their new gold uniforms, the Eaglettes entered the 1982 season with enthusiasm and high hopes. Despite a 1-9 district record, the team was a tough opponent in losing four team All-District out¬ fielder with a .406 batting average, while Theresa Hill, Valerie Hicks, and Linda Sasser were named to the second team All-District. The ’82 Baseball Team improved over their ’81 performance not on¬ ly through the outstanding leadership of the senior ball players but in their spirit of team cooperation, playing together to score 7 wins and 6 losses. Receiving recognition on the Southside All-District Baseball Team were Kenny Tomlinson, Utility and Wiley Lee, Second Base, on the 1st Team. Names to 2nd team were Kenny Tomlinson, Pitcher and Trey Whitehead, 3rd base. Honorable Mention were Gene Doyle, shortstop and David Barr, outfield. 1. Trey Whitehead positions for a catch. 2. Pete Gibson pitches on the ’81 team. 3. David Barr goes to bat. 4. Kenny Tomlinson shows his expert pitching form. 5. Gene Doyle goes for a home run. p I