Radford High School - Oak Leaf Yearbook (Radford, VA)

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FOREWORD Our nation is much concerned with the race into space. The entire world is familiar with the name Cape Canaveral, from whose launching pad our rockets are sent into orbit. With this in mind we would turn your attention to our local “Launching Pad,” Radford High School, where we are currently at work on “Project Graduation.” Our “Astronauts” are the Seniors, whom we hope to successfully send into the “Orbit of Life.” Nine hundred school days ago marks the origin of the count-down for the graduating astro- nauts. Though not ready for “Project Graduation.” there are four levels of “Astronauts-in-Training.” They have yet to pass through the several phases of physical, emotional, and technical orientation necessary for “orbital travel.” Assuming the responsibility for this training program is a talented and able group of project directors who are always making comprehen- sive surveys of the most recent developments in the educational pro- grams for the future “space travelers.” The “RHS Launching Pad” is fortunate in having a faculty, well trained in each of their respective fields. Any good training program is set up around a curriculum that meets the needs of all those involved in the training program. However, it is also necessary to provide other activities that may be recreational though enlightening. These must be interspersed with the curriculum to develop the well-rounded “space traveler.” The 1963 OAK LEAF attempts to show our version of the training program for the “orbit of life.” We have done this through a blending of curricular and extra-curricular activities of our school. Where possi- ble these activities h ave been shown with the level of training to which they are related. We ask you now to join us as we begin the “Count- Down.” T. — 3 —

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BLAST OFF!! 1 Seniors 82-105 2 Athletics 72-81 3 Activities 46-71 4 Juniors 37-41 5 Sophomores 31-33 6 Freshmen 25-27 7 Junior-Freshmen 16-18 8 Underclasses-Activities 14-45 9 Faculty 7-13 10 Dedication 4-5 Read Up

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