Petersburg High School - Missile Yearbook (Petersburg, VA)

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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

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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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PHS STUDENTS Mr. Robb was the first to address students and teachers at the I.E. Series. Stuart Gamage and senior Ricky Grays carry the interesting subject further into a discussion after a recent assembly. Jeff Turner, Mr. Porach, Mr. Hairston and special guest Dr. Harvey share a brief conversational moment. Musical enrichment is provided by Mrs. GraMtt and the Chorale. XL .• ttomey General Marshall Coleman was the next per- sonality to speak in the I.E. Series. The main theme of .Mr. Coleman ' s speech concerned the estabUshment of uni- form sentences in the penal s -stem. He cited several examples of how criminal punishment can l e unfair. Mr. Coleman concluded his speech by answering student ' s questions pertaining to gim control, capital punishment, the parole system, and collective punishment in pson. .Attorney General Coleman was introduced by .Mrs. Beth Norbrey Hopkins, . ssistant State . ttomey General of Virginia for Special Education ai d the irginia Supple- mentary Retirement Sv ' stem, . former student at Peters- burg High School. Mrs. Hopkins is the daughter of Mrs. Grace Norbrev. a member of the science departnient here. During her three years of attendance. Mrs. Hopkins was a nH ' inbor of the band and the choir, and an honor student included in Who ' s Who . mong . merican High School Students . She was graduated cum laude from Wake Forest in 1973 and trom the Marshall W ihe School of Law at the College of William and Mary in 19TT. She was admitted to the irginia State Bar in Feb- ruarv of that vear. She now lives in Richmond with her husliand. David Hopkins. M.D. There has been favorable student input about the Series, and it has been greatly appreciated. . 11 in all, the I.E. Series has been a meaningful and successful educa- tional experieiK-e for the students of Petersburg High School. . ttoniey General Charles E. Robb autographs students pamphlets after the assembly.