Stuarts Draft High School - Legacy Yearbook (Stuarts Draft, VA)

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Corporations in Virginia were well es- tablished in the fact that they were ac- tive in the liv elihood of local schools. Gail Gaddy, an employee of the Her- shey Plant in Stuarts Draft, explained why companies were so active in local schools. She said, “It is because we re- alize and appreciate the value of agood ” education... The Hershey Plant contributed to the various departmental needs of the school. Another area business, Wilson FR ie FF C) G V + Trucking, provided a four-year schol- — arship for a deserving student on a al- Right: Hollister is an important part of the educational growth of SDHS students. Below: Students and their families spend many happy hours at the School House Restaurant. mena Ee Ried i RR SOT SORE Right center: Students, such as Flint Engleman, spend after school hours putting in time at the Stuarts Draft Rescue Squad. Right: Hershey continues to be an important asset to the school. 8 Community

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Below: Amy Rice and Rhonda Sprouse watch the football game from their position on the new bleachers that the Sportsmans Club helped buy. ones. The Sportsmans Club took the time to raise one half of the money to pay for the bleachers. The football players liked to eat, right? The Sportsmans Club paid for their meals so the players, staff, and cheer- leaders could enjoy a good meal before the game which was provided by the Old School House Restaurant located in the heart of Stuarts Draft. The doctors of Stuarts Draft Family Practice, Dr. Richard Miller, Dr. Dennis Hatter, and Dr. John Forbes, gave us their time and talents as physicians. These doctors were at each football game and took time to be there in case of an emergency or injury. These men had exceptional talents and they felt free enough to give of their time and talents to Stuarts Draft High School. The athletics benefited much from community support but the school it- self got support also. The civic organi- zations of Stuarts Draft contributed much to SDHS to make it beautiful and help it to run smoothly. Mr. Landis said, ‘There are so many organizations that contribute to SDHS that | do not want to leave anyone un- mentioned.” The florists of Stuarts Draft, The Flow- er Gallery and Gift Shop, and The Vil- lage Green Florist gave us tremendous service with flowers for Homecoming, the Prom and other special occasions. Their tremendous service included dis- counts on flowers, set up, and prompt delivery. Thanks to all those who were consider- ate enough to help or donate their time, talents, and money, This school was glad the businesses and civic organiza- tions of Stuarts Draft felt free to give. by Sandy Wright and Robin Watts Community a |

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ternating year basis. The computer department was fortu- nate enough to receive printers from Genicom corporation. Genicom made the donation through the Charlottes- ville Computer Land store, who in turn also donated $1800 worth of computer software. Genicom also donated an os- cilloscope, used in determining electri- cal phenomenon. The science department needed to up- grade the laboratory and after hearing of the need the DuPont Company don- ated to some of the need in distillation equipment, a vacuum pump, and nu- merous other items. Hollister, a company who prefers to spread its donations through all as- pects of the school, supported academ- ics by hiring the Sportsman's Club to cater its annual family picnic. Through the money the club made, the club helped out where there academic needs in the school. Hollister also sup- ported football and student yearbooks last year. Students, teachers, parents and every- one else in the community benefited by the overwhelming generosity of these corporations. It was a free country and it was their choice to put their money into what- ever organizations they pleased. We were glad that they chose to give some donations to our school. They deserved a hand of applause and we were proud to give it to them. by Joyce Lindner Heather Williams Above: Coach Ball is grateful to the Sportsmans Club for donating a portion of the new football bleachers. Community 9