Manor High School - Mustang Yearbook (Portsmouth, VA)

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eT nn phe Pee Te ata sited Manor's Choral Department performs a Christmas Concert for the public in the Little Theater. 18-Community Involvement Manor Facilities Used Henry Howell makes a campaign visit to Manor High.

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Citizens to Resort Sn Freak animal show is one of the most popular exhibits at the carnival. 404 7 Little League Baseball players use Manor’s school ground for a baseball field. Tennis provides a fun pastime. ie ee a, os “28 B 3 ger ee, FC ae PD! i eo Sie Be Ge x xX £ ts x XX ee XOX ie ip ¢ x Oe Qe es OX igi to Other Activities Long lines, “No Gas” signs, and various other signs about the gas shor- tage were seen in Tidewater. The United States and several other nations faced a gas shortage. It affected Tidewater quite hard. Automobiles covering several blocks formed long lines trying to get to the gas stations. Upon reaching the gas pump, one had to show that his gas gauge read half a tank empty in order that he might purchase gas. Several people who were unable to get gas had to walk to get anywhere. Some people rode bicycles in order to get around. President Nixon made nationwide television appearances urging Americans to conserve energy. Gas rationing based on “odd-even” license plates was put into effect in Virginia. Thermostats were turned down and ‘also the speed limits were lowered in order to conserve gas. Weekend trips were called off. Americans stayed home and entertained themselves by various ways in the community so that the fuel might be conserved. Carnivals always contain a ferris wheel as one of its many rides. iil ‘ Community Involvement-17

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by Various Community Groups Manor students had made themselves known to the community. They participated on the Scholastic Teams, artistic showings, and in Virginia's General Assembly meeting. A female senior, Judy Griswold, served as a page during the General Assembly meeting held in Rich- mond. Manor’s Choral Department performed in various places in Tidewater. They sang in the Planetarium for several nights during the Christmas shows giving a special effect to the showing of the Star of Bethlehem. They also gave a Christmas Concert in the Little Theater to which the community was invited. Manor’s band students were also busy. They held several fund raising activities in order that band uniforms could be purchased. Through the School Board’s helpful hand of lending the money, the band uniforms were bought. Because of Manor’s class curriculum of modular scheduling, Japanese educators came to observe and tour Manor. They only visited schools with different methods of teaching the student body. Portsmouth had two. The Japanese were not the only people who came to Manor. Elementary school students made field trips to the Planetarium in Manor. The Little Theater, located inside Manor, was used by the public. Plays and concerts were performed in the Little Theater. Even political figures came to Manor to make campaign speeches. Not only political figures were invited but also every day workingmen of various occupations came to Manor. Manor was also used as a voting station during elections. Elementary school students make field trips to the Planetarium. The Manor Mustang Band gives a special performance to the student body and teachers. Judy Griswold serves as page in the General Assembly meeting. Community Involvement-19