Petersburg High School - Missile Yearbook (Petersburg, VA)

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The social pinnacle of the year for juniors was their Ring Dance. Much planning went into the dance to create the New Orleans atmosphere of the theme, Mardi Gras. Participation — Social And Civic During SCA elections, presidential candidates Mark Sisisky and Helen Johnson along with campaigners Stewart Gamage and Jeannie Yates all try to convince voters Matt Carden and Lexi Arnold to choose the best candidate. Student life is comparable to adult life in many ways. In our present system of student govern- ment, there are many ways for students to dem- onstrate their abilities as leaders. Every year the pupils of the school elect the officers and the representatives of the student council, the core of our government. The various grades, eighth through seniors, also elect their own class officers annually. At the American Legion Boys’ and Girls’ State Conventions held in June, representa- tives from the junior classes of all state schools meet and elect state SCA officials. Thus the teenagers have a democracy of their own, useful in preparing them for life in a democratic country when they, in a few years, become citizens. Entertainment and recreation are vital during the adolescent years to take a student’s mind off his studies once in a while. The school sponsors three dances during the year along with many other recreational activities in which the students may participate. Athletics, pep rallies, assembly programs, productions of plays — all of these help to enrich the growing minds of 1500 pupils and to prepare these to face the problems and enjoy the pleasures of later life. 6

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In commemoration of the coronation of the Shah of Iran, Spencer is crowned Shah by SCA president JoAnne Ruffa History V students held their own election. Victor, Mason and is flanked by teacher Mrs. Patillo and Caroline Griffith. Diversity Marks Student Development Resulting from the departmentalization of the school, de- partment offices were constructed which serve as a place for keeping records and also as a student-teacher conference room. English teacher, Mrs. Diane Owens, explains the re- vised course of study to Eleanor Challen, Karen Myers, Donna Ford, Barbara Daub, and Cindy Porter. 5

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Today — The Anticipation Of Tomorrow Our growth and development is further enhanced by the anticipation of its students of what is to be- come of them in later years. The keynote of a stu- dent’s desire to learn and become active in school life is his hope to become successful upon graduation from high school. Success, of course, means something different to each individual. To some students suc- cess is getting into the college of one’s choice and continuing his learning there. However, many stu- dents are satisfied knowing that upon graduation there is a job waiting for them, and thus their future is secure. During these years, high in the student’s mind is the anticipation of victory in the week’s athletic event. All too soon, however, this carefree life must give way to the pressures an adult faces, and stu- dents prepare their applications to colleges and antic- ipate their acceptance. Our world is chiefly a preparation, and its students are made ready for the cares and rewards of adult life as they, now only teenagers, reach maturity. Every Senior must find time in his busy schedule to see a member of the guidance staff concerning colleges. Senior guidance counselor, Miss Mary Bailey, answers the many inquiries of Yvonne Sadler concerning college entrance requirements. Anticipation of the evening’s sporting event is in evidence at each Friday’s spirited pep rally. The symbol of the Wave’s spirit, the flag, was donated to the students by the Cockade Hi-Y. The Junior Class and the Gold Blazers spon- sored the sale of the smaller replicas of this flag. 7