Petersburg High School - Missile Yearbook (Petersburg, VA)

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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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New Courses Characterize School Change In a relatively short number of years, many new courses have helped to enrich the minds of students. A few years ago a full scale voca- tional program attracted many students whose interests differed from the college bound courses. In vocational study students develop a skill which enables them to get a good job upon graduation from high school. This program also includes an intensive nursing program for girls. This year a course in aerospace will train many boys who may wish to make piloting a career, and many girls who would someday like to be stewardesses. For college-bound students an advanced course in reading and essay writing, English Nine, has helped to prepare them for the difficult English curriculum that colleges offer. In the last few years, it has become most important for students to know what is going on in the outside world ; to be able to discuss timely issues as intelligent adults. In accordance with this need, History Five, or current events, became a must in every junior’s or senior’s schedule. These courses are but a few of the innovations that characterize an ever-changing school world. Accuracy in measurement is achieved by using the combination square. In a class at the vocational building, Robert Hubert and James Wright level metal for a V-Block. Aerospace gives students training which later serves as a background for those who aspire to become pilots or stewardesses. Mr. Tucker, aerospace teacher, takes Phyllis Elder for a ride in an airplane, thus acquainting her with flying procedures. 4

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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