Waynesboro High School - Skyline Yearbook (Waynesboro, VA)

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Howell L. Gruver Dedication The Senior Class with pleasure dedicates the 1961 Skyline to Howell L. Gruver. During his six years in teaching at Waynesboro High School, Mr. Gruver has shown keen interest in his profession by working diligently with his math and science students. He has infused in his pupils a lasting appreciation for these subjects. In addition to serving aynesboro High School as a teacher, Mr. Gruver contributes to its athletic program by coaching the junior varsity basketball team and assisting with the coaching of the foot¬ ball team. The Class of 1961 thanks Mr. Gruver for the help and leadership he has given them and and wishes him continued success and happiness in his chosen vocation. 4

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Foreword Waynesboro High School’s purpose is to educate its students for effective lives in this Christian democracy. How well it has and con¬ tinues to accomplish this purpose is vital to the future of this city, this state, and this country. As with adult citizenship, education has many facets: academic, social, and athletic. The classroom is the trainer of student thinking through which the student acquires the broad background of knowledge so necessary for success in any vocation or in college. The social life at Waynesboro High School enables the students to meet new people, to work together, and to express their ideas in conversation. Athletics, also a major component of education, instills in the student interest in physi¬ cal prowess and good sportsmanship. Through the experiencing of these phases of education, the students at this high school are prepared to earn a living and to become worthwhile national and community leaders. Waynesboro High School, as seen by the students and the faculty during 1960 and 1961, is here presented in its academic, social, and athletic phases. A stas iiii 3saa •hi •’ «! l?Jf . ar.ss % ssss Mill aaaa 1 111 III! MBS j :- V.

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The Principal As the leader of Waynesboro High School, Jacob L. Johnson devotes his full time to the welfare and progress of its students. The many phases of his job, including coordi¬ nating the curriculum, writing recommendations for job and college application forms, and supervising student activities, all contribute to the effectiveness of Waynesboro High School. Mr. Johnson gains satisfaction from his vocation from the knowledge that every student who passes through Waynesboro High School’s doors contributes a serviceable, well-rounded life to society. It is with genuine appreciation that the entire student body thanks Mr. Johnson for his service and wishes for him and his family every good blessing. Jacob L. Johnson 5