Patrick County High School - Archive Yearbook (Stuart, VA)

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Boys and Girls State Boys ' and Girls ' State is a citizenship training program designated to augment and supplement existing courses of instruction in high schools. It is sponsored by the American Legion Department of Virginia with which civic, patriotic and other clubs co-operate. Names were submitted by the teachers, then eliminations were made by the principal. From this number, candidates were chosen with one alternate each. The choices were based upon such qualities as Leadership, Patriotism, Char¬ acter, Co-operation, Honesty, Scholarship and Physical fitness. (I to r): Patricia Fain, Phillip Brim, Dianne Lyon, Karen Adams, George Rakes. Junior Marshals The honor of being chosen a 1971-72 Junior Marshal was shared by twelve stu¬ dents. The selection was based fully on academic achievement. The top twelve members of the Junior class were gathered together and told their duties and responsibilities. The real tests came May 28, 1972, the night for bacca¬ laureate, and June 2, 1972, the awaited night for graduation. On these nights each marshal worked hard doing such things as seating quests and parents, and handing out programs of the night ' s activities. (Front I to r): Karen Adams, Debbie Fain, Donna Bowman, Stephanie Turner, Karen Shockley, Diane Lyons. (Back I to r): Joe Knight, Linda Griffith, Philip Agee, Barbara Cobler, Ricky Cole. 28 Boys Girls State, Jr. Marshals

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Carol ” Principal, Mr. James K. Hiatt, gives a short speech at the Christmas assembly. One of the actors, Mary Terry, relaxes during the play. “Have An Atomic Christmas ” A door contest was held for the third year at Patrick County High School. Each homeroom was to decorate their door, then a group of judges would choose the winner. The announce¬ ment of the winner was given at the Christmas assembly. The winner of 1972 was Mrs. Betty George ' s homeroom. The winner of the door contest, Mrs. George ' s class chose the theme Have an Atomic Christmas. Door Contest 27

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DAR Good Citizen Karen Lynn Adams was chosen DAR Good Citizen at PCHS for the 1972-73 school year. She was nominated by members of the senior class and then the faculty made the final decision. The qualities on which she was chosen were as follows: dependability, service, leadership and patrio¬ tism. Her school activities include Beta Club, Senior 4-H Club, Hi-Y, Pep Club, and Girls State. She is planning to attend Patrick Henry College next year. This award is given annual¬ ly by the Col. Abram Penn Chapter of DAR. DAR Good Citizen, Karen Lynn Adams. Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow The Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow award was given to Fran Royall for the year 1973. She was selected from a group of senior girls who took a written knowledge and attitude test. Fran will receive a specially designed award from General Mills, sponsor of the annu¬ al education program. She is now eligible for state and national honors. Science Research Associates chose the winner. Winner of the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Award, Fran Royall. DAR, Betty Crocker 29