Petersburg High School - Missile Yearbook (Petersburg, VA)

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PHS: HOME OF THE WA VE ADVENTURE In 1963, PHS was designed by Gordon B. Galush. a Petersburg architect. The project was delaved until August 1972 by lack of hinds. The foundation was put in at this time. The English Construction Com- pany laid the foundation of an area of 5.5 acres. The total cost was $5,924,515. On September .3. 1974. a flag raising ceremon - was held and the new PHS officially opened. This new four wing building replaces the .52 year old structure on West ' ashing- ton Street. 1. .Many distinguished guests have passed through these great columns at PHS to be welcomed bv the many distinguished students of PHS. 2. . wave of power overcomes all who admire the qualities of PHS. .3. The South Wing holds man classes for students with special talents. 4. As ou leave the halls of PHS. look back and remember our manv experiences and adventures.

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THE ELYSIAN FIELDS In Greek Mythology there is a lace of rest and joy for heroes and others that have done good deeds for their fellow men. It is a place of serenity with ever flowing streams of cool clear water, huge green shady trees, the freshest of fruits, the sweetest nectars and sumptuous meats. It is a land where the air is scented with the fragrance of every possible variety of flowers. Achilles, Cadmus, Aeneas, Bellerophon, and other Greek Heroes spend their days here hunting and fishing and engaging in games. They have no fear of being injured for there is no pain, illness, or death there. The Elysian Fields symbolize man ' s hope for and belief in a place of eternal happiness. Everyone dreams of such a world, but we hve in a real world in which to have happiness we must make it ourselves. Hamlet said Nothing is either good or bad, but thinking makes it so. We have a tendency to put down our city and our school. Maybe we do this because it ' s so familiar to us that we uncon- sciously pick out every flaw and overlook the good things. Petersburg High School is a tool. It by itself cannot perform miracles. It cannot produce well-rounded citizens just by existing. PHS is only as good as its occupants. PHS cannot fail unless we fail. If we work hard to put into it as much as we expect to get out of it, it can do nothing but grow and thrive. We sometimes forget that no matter where we go, or what we become, we are more than brick or mortar at PHS. When we say we are not proud of our school we ' re saying we ' re not proud of ourselves. PHS offers a balanced education including academics, athletics, and extra-curricular activities. How you use the resources offered to you is your decision. One could never say we don ' t have any problems, but we have a lot going for us too. A variety of subjects are offered including everything from Calculus to Child Care. With such a wide range of subjects to choose from, a student can choose subjects that closely relate to his career interests. No one can deny the ability of our athletes. They always give 100% and win, lose, or draw, they are fine representatives of PHS. The clubs of PHS show the community that we care by their many civic activities. Homerooms contributed toward thanksgiving baskets for the needy, and the Booster ' s Club raised money for scholarships. Our teachers are always there to offer instruction and sound advice. In meetings they ask for better rules and equipment to improve our education. We have trained counselors to help us select the courses that are best for us as well as make post -high school decisions. This year our school is under new direction. Mr. James Porach is now our principal. He has shown that he is a capable, fair, and just administrator. He hojjes to maintain a standard of excellence in all areas of school life. PHS incorporates innovative ideas to fill the needs of young, expanding minds. Mr. Hairston, Head of the Social Studies Depart- ment, has provided the Intellectual Enrichment Series which serves to make students more politically aware, to introduce them to city officials and the duties of the jobs they occupy and to get them involved in the affairs of the city. Attorney General Marshall Coleman, Lieutenant Governor Charles Robb, and Mr. Jack Gravely (Executive Director of the NAACP) are three of the guests who sf)oke to us. Mr. Richardson sponsored a trip to France during the Spring break and French students received the equivalent of on the job training. They applied classroom principles and learned new words and phrases as well as picking up cultural knowledge. The Business Department, (headed by Mrs. G. Jones) entered talented FBCA members into regional and state contests. This served as an incentive to business students. The skills learned in the classroom helped many get part-time jobs. The Guidance Department spon- sored College Night. Over 1(X) colleges sent representatives and students from surrounding areas to be our guests. All in all, Petersburg High School is a halfway point. It ' s a long road getting here; it ' s a longer one (seemingly endless) getting out, and once we do there ' s our future (finally). It takes true dedication and effort to achieve our goals and the paths we take along the way make the difference. A good school record is our kev to a successful future and if we apply ourselves we can have that key. The Elysian Fields is an idea, something to aspire to. For the here and now we have to see both sides of the fence, set our goals, and work steadfastly toward them. Best wishes to the faculty and students of PHS. 1979 Yearbook Staff