Marion High School - Hurricane Yearbook (Marion, VA)

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Parents Attend Sc tied Every year the high school has one night specifically designed to allow the students’ parents to find out first hand about the curriculum their children are involved in. The faculty informed parents of the basis of the subjects taught. Parents had an opportunity to observe what their children’s school day was like as they followed a bell schedule similar to the one students were familiar with. EXPLAINING THE PROCEDURES he follows in his gym class. Coach Crowder enlightens the parents. THE AUDITORIUM is the scene for some parents as they follow the schedules of their S children. PARENTS LISTEN WITH interest as they learn what their children do while at school. WITH A GLANCE at her instructions, Michelle Horton prepares to guide parents to the correct rooms. WITH A LOOK of determination on her face, Mrs. Wilhite explains the everyday school life of a chorus member. 24 American Education Week

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Autumn Joy in Elccm [JIVING THE PSAT ' S their undivided attention. bred Y onts ana wound L ittle try to do well. ONE OE THE changes which occurred in the school was the formation of co-ed gym classes. Along with the change of seasons, many changes came about in the school environment. With school underway students had to ad- just to these changes quickly. With the advent of autumn, the foot- ball season began, bringing with it pep rallies, high spirits, and the usual sockhops and parties. Another necessary activity was the PSAT’s the juniors had to take. For a while vandalism struck the school in the form of the firebug, causing much disruption and controversy. The fall season marked the completion of a successful phase of student life. SOMETIMES CLASS IS not too exciting as this sleeping girl illustrates PEI’ RALLIES. OFTEN led b the enthusiastic football team, herald the arrival of autumn.

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A Day ©f Thanks HE CONCERT CHOIR and Mixed Chorus combine to provide the entertainment at the Thanksgiving The promise of turkey, dressing, and pumpkin pie turned many thoughts to- ward Thanksgiving as the week drew to a close. But Thanksgiving meant a lot more than good lood; it provided a time for students and faculty alike to look to God and to give thanks for good health, friends, and the benefits of living in a free country. During Thanksgiving as- sembly, which was sponsored by the Hi-Y Clubs after many hours of hard work. Reverend Bob Thornton deliver- ed his message to a surprisingly atten- tive gathering of students. Entertain- ment was provided by the Concert Choir, Mixed Chorus, and two newly formed groups the Girls ' Sextet and the Bel Canto group. A long holiday weekend provided an opportunity for the visiting of relatives and friends or just stay ing at home and relaxing. Once again, maybe more than ever, the day turned out to be A DAY OF THANKS. AS PRESIDENT OF the Hi-Y Club, Wayne Burkett presides over the assembly. Thankifninf 25