Peabody High School - Lion Yearbook (Petersburg, VA)

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We introduce you to Mrs. L. Mayfield, one of the faith-, ful and dependable people who keep us well fed. Into every individual ' s life comes a time when he must leave the folds of his parents ' pro- tective arms and venture out on his own, find a new home, new ideas, and friends, and to formulate aims and goals . There is doubt, as this individual goes along his he wonders what his new home will be like Will it be warm and friendly?” Will he a part of it?” Will it be a part of him and who will be those new friends whom he is destined to meet?” Some five odd years ago, we, the class of 1970, left the quiet hours and days of grade school to come to our new home, Peabody. Timidly, we entered the hallowed walls of this great institution. However, we discov- ered our fears were unwarranted, for here we found friendly people and a warm place, where the individual mattered, and organi- zations and clubs that made an individual feel a part of this great school. For those who are unfamiliar with Peabody and for those who have known its security and its warmth, we the class of 1970, intro- duce you to Peabody and to those who helpe to make Peabody, The Starting Place of our Pilgrimage ,” The dimensions of the welcome mat are spread even wider by those loyal individuals who listei 6

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UNLIMITED AVENUES OF SUCCESS AND CHALLENGES WITHIN THE REACH OF PEABODIANS Foreword Today ' s Peabodians have come to the top of the mountain. They are a part of the Now Generation, They have seen man capulted to the moon (A feat heretofore unheard of.) They have witnessed the transplantation of one human heart to another. They have empathized with the Hippies and Yippies, marched in opposition to the war and survived the countless protests and demon- strations. There is no amazement when one finds a Peabodian pondering. For today ' s Peabodians find themselves in a precarious situation in this modern world. They stand at the crossroads of change and challenge -- changes in customs and social mores, educational concepts, perspectives and technology. Anyone or all of these changes could mean the fulfillment of one of their once impossible dreams. What are their challenges? Their challenges are that with all the many oppor- tunities that this growing world can afford them, that they will not become nonentities a mere voice and a mere cry in the wilderness, swallowed up by the foolishness of their own vanity and conceit, that they will give to each man his due respect, that they will use today’s accomplishments to foster tomorrow ' s innovations and that they will continually strive to reach the pinnacle of the mountain of life. 5

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ITH A FEELING OF WARMTH, lur gripes, juggle our schedules ind, and advise us on matters ond our knowledge. Nurse ' s Office -- Contrary to what one would expect this room, because of the service offered, the warmth given, and the equip- ment provided is one of the most visited rooms in Peabody. Any- thing from a Johnson and Johnson Band A id to a tooth pick and lotion can be secured from here. Cafeteria -- This is the room from which none regress. The time spent here is a time to talk over with friends, to get away from it all, and alas, to eat. I