Panther Tales

Panther Tales

By Nancy Buntin

t ' There has been a lot of extra activity at RCHS this week. At the top of the list is the Valentine Party the plans for which got underway Friday when the students selected a girl from each grade to be their candidate for Sweetheart Queen. The girls chosen were Brenda Welch, 12th grade, Nancy Thornhill, 11th grade; Sharon Suter, 10th grade; Betty Jenkins, 9th grade; and Joan Kay Welch, 8th grade. We have five very lovely girls competing for the title this year, so please support the school’s Scholarship Fund by voting for the one of your choice. Just a penny will cast 1 vote for your favorite girl. You may contribute as many votes as you wish. On Monday evening, Beb. 6 Rappahannock County High School held an open house. The evening began with a medley of songs presented by the choir under the direction of Miss Edith Younger. The first song wa/s a Happy Birthday wish for Mr. Wingfield. After the Opening program visitors had an opportunity to see the school and talk with teachers. Refreshments were served in the Library by Mrs. Wood and members of her Home Economics classes. The Rappahannock “Panthers" played two games last week. The first was with Warren County High School on Friday, February 3. The Varsity team lost in a 78 to 62 game but the Junior Varsity won |by a score of 45 to 29. On I Saturday, Feb. 4, in a game with Luray High School the “Panthers";,lost in a 88-to 48/ game. For the next four Mondaysi a group of RCHS students will j be taking a course in gun! safety under the direction of i Mr. J. W. Simpson, Game; Warden for Warren County. Among the many skills thestu dents will learn are the proper -care, loading and handling of guns. This course is offered each year to all interested students. On February 1, the Junior Class met to make plans for their spring prom. The class organized committees and established a set of rules to be followed. The date of the prom will be announced at a later date.

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