Prince George High School - Peerage Yearbook (Prince George, VA)

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Togger snatches Valedictory title Under a sweltering 4:00 sun, June 11, Chaplain S. C. McMaster delivers the Baccalaureate sermon to 250 seniors. “Pomp and Circumstance” pierces the Monday night air as four junior mar- shals lead the senior procession onto the athletic field. With strains of “Im- possible Dream” resounding, parents and friends listen to the speeches of the Top Five: Valedictorian Teresa Togger, Salutatorian Connie Wilson, Billy Young, Pat Dunford, Bill War- drop. The faculty confers the “Best All Around” title on Connie Wilson and Pat Dunford. Sandra Williams and Dave Marsh receive the “I Dare You” Award. Tassels flipped, diplomas in hand, the Class of 1967 turns alumni. field check out caps and gowns used for Class Day, May 17. Mr. Edward Rockwell, Mr. Robert Foster, Mr. Jackson Reasor, and Mr. Rus- sell Moon discuss Commencement Exercises prior to the call for line up. 7 a ber wex. bs Ve pee — ne 12 School Life

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Findley captures Miss Prince George title Mrs. Gail Huggins gives last-minute instruction to beaut yY pageant con- peers Carol Atwater and Mary Ann Dickenson before their first entrance. 6 R 4 Sy = ' sae - : After the set crew clears the rough-hewn log cabin, May 5 finds Dorsa Cassell’s Prom Decorations Committee harmonizing a theme. Fire- breathing dragon, pagoda, and Buddha fix oriental pan- orama. As “Sayonara” fades into memory, the Miss Prince George Contest, “Days of Wine and Roses,” comes into view. Among 22 candidates, ten semifinalists answer fast- flung questions of emcees Gail Huggins and Rex McBarnes. Decision proclaims Sandra Findley winner. Supplementing finances of the Student Council, students bid for a “slave for a day” during SCA Week. An agenda including hot dogs and intra- mural games encourages par- ticipation at picnic. The week ends with the choral presen- tation of “O Sing Your Songs” at the spring concert. On with the fun, Pam Kil- patrick, Senior Week chair- man, plans a May 22 banquet at the Hopewell Moose Lodge. The administration serves pancakes, and seniors prac- tice “pearly gate” skits for program. Robed in green and white, superlatives accept to- kens. A bridge of senior caps salutes the Class of ’68. Carol Channing entertains in “Hel- lo Dolly” Friday evening. A picnic at Pocahontas Park proves hazardous for Gwen Spicer and Geoffrey Price. Cracked ribs and broken leg complicate their finals. School Life 11

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Valedictorian Teresa Togger, graduating with a 4.0 average, delivers the closing address, “Pursuit of Our Dreams.” The choral arrangement of “Saint Francis’ Prayer” by the Prince George High School Choir follows. The Senior Class descends athletic field steps to the processional “God of Our Fathers” at Baccalaureate. Chap- lains Andrews and McMaster proudly watch daughters Marian and Marnie enter with the graduating class. School Life 13