Western Branch High School - Bruin Yearbook (Chesapeake, VA)

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BIBLE CLUB PROVIDES NEEDY FAMILIES eWITH CHRISTMAS BASKETS The Bible Club of W.B.H.S. kept active throughout the year providing money for Thanksgiving and Christ- mas baskets for needy families in the area. They invited guest speakers from various cities in Virginia to present talks: on diverse subjects. Mrs. Evans from Chesapeake and an evangelist spoke about Christianity and Modern Living and Qualities of a Christian. The effort shown by the members of the Bible Club contributed greatly to the development of the individual, Virginia Trembly leads in devotions at one of the Bible each striving to fulfill their key word, Club meetings. Service. g '3 t' m$.v. Firsl- raw: Virginia Trembly, Jan Cook. Second row: Cindy Reynolds, Mr. Frost-sponsor, Tima vPoitsel, Billy Todde pres., Sharon Haynes. 104

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Being a member of the Monogram Club is an honor extended only to hose girls who have earned a varsity letter in sports or cheering. In Octo- ber, eleven girls met the qualifications nd were invited to join the club. Initi- tion week followed and at the end hey all become fuIl-fledged members, costing the membership to fifteen. The first project to promote school pirit and increase the budget was elling Western Branch sweat-shirts nd jackets. Another project was the tudent-faculty game. Both projects roved to be highly successful. As a result of the work accom- lished during the year, the Monogram lub was able to award a hundred dol- r scholarship to a deserving senior. First row: Linda Turnbow, Kathy Axson, Marilyn Marsh, Cindy Smith, Miss Van Dyckesponspr. Second row: Cindy Smith, Martha Waters, Jean Sly, Marsha Sweet, Jon Vaughan. Back row: Debbie Millere- pres., Pam Borumesecq Pot Lillyetresq Celestine Graham, Valerie Townsend-vice-pres. ORDERING OF MONOGRAM JACKETS ADD DASH OF COLOR TO SCHOOL LIFE Jean Sly and Cindy Smith listen intently during the Monogram Club meeting. 103

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YOUNG SCIENTISTS STUDY PLANT GROWTH, ROCK FORMATIONS The Western Branch Science Club this year included both the junior high and senior high students. These young scientists were exposed to various branches of science. The year began with a study of rocks and their formations, followed by Cl thorough exploration of electric- ity. Mr. Frost took them to Chucka- tuck in April, so that the members could complete their study of Miocene fossils. They ended the year on a high note in discovering the effect of radi- ation on plant growth. Throughout the year there were lec- tures given by guest speakers and the students. New equipment mode it pos- ible to perform many unusual experi- ments and to broaden the interests of he young scientists. Billy Todd demonstrates the radioactivity of metals during one of the Science Club meetings. First row: Greg Hutchins, Yves Creteur, David Louterbach. Second row: Deans Dodd, Eric Von Fonge, Donnie Olson, Robbie Cherra. Back row: Ricky Dillon, Mr. Froste- Sponsor, Bruce Tackit, Billy Todd. 105