Petersburg High School - Missile Yearbook (Petersburg, VA)

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PHS A FUr PLACE TO BE 1 Alicia Meacham, Charlene Thompson, Debra Vaughn, and Joyce Meacham conduct their The cafeteria is a favorite place to finish last minute homework, d aily rap session at lunch. m i Wave fans show their jubilation over another Crimson Wave touchdown. •-f ' l. 17

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VARIOUS HAPPENINGS MAKE There is alot going on here at Petersburg High School. Sometimes the monotony of school life is broken up by an assembly or football game. But one happening that comes every day is lunch. This time is spent in various wavs. Some like to study, others like to relax. But for others, lunch is what its name implies: a time to grub . All together now , prompts the choir members to commence their singing. Mr. Bartlett and class style for the PHS cameras. Morning cafeteria sessions are a period of fun and relaxation for PHS students. 16

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. E. SERIES BROADENS THE MINDS OF THE I.E. SERIES Petersburg High School is tnily fortunate to have met Lt. Governor, Charles Robb; . ttorney General, Marshall Cj)lenian and Dr. William R. Harvey, presi- dent of Hampton Institute, through the Intellectual Enrichment Series. This unique program was started to l)enefit the students of Petersburg High School. The I.E. Series brings intelligent and successful individuals to PHS to discuss with our students their accomplishments. Through their appearances, it is hoped that students will discover that their dreams are not impossible and that they can be reached through perseverance and hard work. The first speaker in the I.E. Series was Lt. Governor Charles Robb. In his speech, Lt. Governor Robb stressed the importance of involvement in our local and national governments. He appealed to his audiences to get involved in mat- ters that ha e an impact on us, by working in and through the system to bring about constructive changes. Mr. Robb concluded his speech by fielding ques- tions from students. He indicated that he was pleased to see such student inter- est in current affairs, Lt, Governor Robb was introduced by Ms. Stewart Gam- age, liason for the Lt, Governor. Ms. Gamage is a former student of Petersburg High School. She graduated in 1968 as an outstanding young woman, being head varsity cheerleader, honor student, artist, and a city tennis champion. Ms. Gamage then attended the college of William and Mary, Attorney General Coleman addresses the student body during one of the I,E, Series. Mr, Rainey expresses the significance of hard work and dedication to the stu- dent body. Mr, Hairston producer an d coordinator of the I.E, Series addressed students before the introduction of the speaker. The meaningfulness of a strong hand shake is obvious facial expression of John Lee as he shakes hand of Attorney General Coleman, Attorney Beth Hopkins returns to her Alma Mater to introduce The Honorable Marshall (Coleman. 18