Groveton High School - Tigerama Yearbook (Alexandria, VA)

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Jhe Ylaminq and be iqninq. off Oun. IfeanUook Joyce Taormina names our book. Miss Morris, yearbook spon¬ sor, congratulates Joyce. The Name “Tigerama” was the name chosen for the Groveton High annual. It was submitted in a contest held during subscrip¬ tion sales by Joyce Taromina, a Freshman. The student body offered many other acceptable sug¬ gestions. It was truly a hard job for the staff to choose one name from the top ten that had been selected by the Year¬ book club. A name that would be appropriate for a year¬ book from Groveton High School, one that would hold meaning to the many people that will read them years from now. To use the name “Tigerama” means, more or less, a panoramic or overall view of the Tigers and life at our school. The staff sincerely believes that “Tigerama” fulfills all the requirements, and we hope you, too, will be proud of this name. The Cover The cover for the first edition of “Tigerama” was designed by Elaine Beard, art editor; and Kay Barret, assistant art editor. They felt that the Black and Gold, were the appropriate colors to decorate the first cover of our yearbook. The bursting through of the tiger seems to symbolize all of the beginnings brought about in our first year at Groveton High School. The tiger reflects all that is Groveton—the strength, spirit, and even placidness, so evident to everyone who has been in contact with our school. After designing the cover, Elaine Beard and Kay Barret decorate the showcase—with themselves!

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We Salute Oun 3in.nt Principal. . Mr. Chesley had great respon¬ sibilities in serving our school its first year. He has not only done the numerous duties of his job but we feel he has also been an exceptional principal in that he always finds time to deal with our immediate as well as our unforseen problems. We also know that for months before the opening of school, Mr. Chesley spent much time preparing for our first year at Groveton. The staff of Tigerama sincerely feels that Mr. Chesley has dedicated himself to the administration of Groveton and that he is a person of great quality and ability. For his understanding, service, devotion, and loyalty, we dedicate this, our first edition of Tigerama to you, Mr. Chesley. Mr. Chesley opens the door of our new school. Mr. Chesley works with his assistant, Mr. Phipps. Mr. Chesley with his wife and sons, Cary, Jay, and Curt. 5

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Adminiatnation I realize now the many problems in having a smooth-running school, especially the first year. During the spring of 1956 I dropped in on a meeting at Bucknell school of Mr. Ches- ley and the future Groveton faculty. There was such a friendly atmosphere that I was certain that Groveton would get off to a good start. I was also aware of the wonderful challenge the teachers felt faced them in opening a new school. Early in the fall, a deep friendship had developed among the teachers, a bond I ob¬ served by looking in on their picnics and din¬ ners. It was only natural that this friendliness would be contagious and would spread among the faculty and students. It was satisfying to know that whenever I was confused about anything there would al¬ ways be someone willing to help and advise me. The administration and faculty did much to nurture growth during our first year. 7