Petersburg High School - Missile Yearbook (Petersburg, VA)

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Opens . . . “Memory is the diary that we carry about with us.” — Oscar Wilde There are few schools that hold memories for a space of ninety-five years. During this period of its existence, Petersburg High School has been the Alma Mater of thousands of loyal and devoted stu- dents. In June of 1965 another class will graduate from P.H.S. The heritage and fine background of our school is only one of the many characteristics of which this class can be proud. The class of 1965 has been a class with many “firsts” to its credit. This was the first senior class to have the six period day, as well as being among the first to have the twenty-three credit require- ment for graduation. This class, also, was among the first to graduate from our school after the addi- tion of the Eighth Grade in 1963. During this year, P.H.S. students can boast of many achievements ... a football team which tied for first place in the Central District, as well as a District Championship golf team . . . football and basketball wins over Hopewell and Colonial Heights . . . a larger number of merit winners than ever be- fore . . . the largest senior class ever to graduate from these halls. Our school has continued to be among the best . . . both athletically and academically. As students we can pride ourselves on these qualities — for it is we, the students, that constitute the school. As seniors, the class of ’65 leaves these halls to make room for a new class. Our journals are filled to overflowing with reminiscences of our days here — the best years of our lives. These moments and days we will always cherish. “A million tomorrows shall all pass away — e’re we forget the joy that is ours today.”

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oreworcf Petersburg High School, as we know it today, was first established in 1911. Until that time, Anderson’s Elementary School, built in the 1820’s, was located on that site. Since its founding, it has served as a source of memory for countless students who have laughed, learned, and lived within her walls. Starting with only two courses, “English and Mathematics’’ and “Classical,” and only six teach- ers, our school has developed and increased rapidly through the years. There are now approximately forty-five courses taught by seventy-three instruc- tors to an enrollment of over 1300. Still growing and developing, the school plant has recently added eighth grade buildings. The Admini- stration Annex, formerly the Robert E. Lee Ele- mentary School, is now in use for vocational train- ing in numerous fields. In the field of extra-curricula activities, the high school is also constantly developing. New this year are the Chess Club, the People-to-People Club, and Modern Dance Class, now functioning with the other twenty organizations. In the extra-curricula acti- vities, students become better acquainted with each other while following their individual fields of in- terest. In June the senior class of 1965 makes its final imprint on the pages of high school history. In this book we have tried to record the indelible and cher- ished memories of the best year of our high school careers. Editor-in-chief . . Assistant Editor . Business Manager Rose Ellen Stewart Gayle Drake . . . George Hamovit 5

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Jirsi Cjniries of Sc ioof Sfe As the bell rings, signalling the first class change, eighth graders promptly leave their homerooms in the recently built temporary outside buildings, once more beginning another day. Just commencing their high school careers, they eagerly look forward to future years and anticipate a diary well-filled with memories. 7