Castlewood High School - Castletonian Yearbook (Castlewood, VA)

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Musical Diversity Characterize Asserr In their brightly colored costumes, they swept onto the stage and into the hearts of the students. Dressed as a patriot, a sailor, a cowboy, a barbershop quarter singer, and a soldier, they resembled The Village People, but with one big difference. With an emphasis on Christian love and living, Freedom Jam presented a program of mu- sic and comedy that enchanted most all who saw it. The year’s assemblies began with Free- dom Jam, a group of touring minstrels who not only presented a delightful pro- gram, but also spoke from their hearts about their Christian beliefs and patriotic convictions. With a program of modern, up tempo music and sidesplitting jokes, they endeared themselves forever to all who partook of the program. Though the assemblies were few, they were quality performances. During the second semester, we were treated to an excellent concert by the school choir. The highlights of the concert were a rendition of “Oh, Lord, It’s Hard to be Humble” dedicated to Mr. Sword and a powerful version of “The Boy From New York City” belted out by Betty Talford. Later in the year, the Goins Brothers paid us a visit. With the traditional strains of the fiddle and banjo, they reminded us of our bluegrass roots. The last of the assembiles featured the band Towncastle. From a dry ice fog, they chanted many of today’s popular songs. Music in all forms and fashions was pre- sented for our savoring. Jive vibes... David “Humphrey” Castle plays lead From the heart ... Gibby Towns of the TownCastles glows with profound feeling as he sings a song. guitar for the TownCastles. 22

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‘Hands, and Empty Pockets Coats for sale . . . Gina Tomoinson may have found a buyer for a jacket the cheerleaders sold. Some of us win, some of us lose ... Michelle May I help you, Sir? . . . Addrienne Adams busies Tomlinson uncovers the winning numbers during in- herself blowing bubbles while waiting for the next stant bingo. coat check customer. Hats, Hats, and more hats ... The Ski Club sells cowboy hats to try and finance their skiing trips. Where does all this money go? .. . Money raised during the spring festival was put into the school’s general fund. . Mrs. Are you sure you don’t want to try again. . Jennifer Burke tries to persuade Sonia Long to pur- chase just one more instant bingo card. 21

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] ; ies Throughout the Year ; : Ee tees Good ole-fashioned Ho-Down. .. or so it seemed when the Goins Brothers performed before the stu- dent body. A despairing moment . . . Georgia Phillips, Phillip Meade, and Addrienne Adams portray a scene from the play “Aunt Miranda’s Will.” , ¥ =} ‘ 4 ict last tiles ' Gene or Jeannie? ... John “Jeannie” Hale, Ad- drienne Adams and Phillip Meade know the answer. This is the tune ... The choir harmonizes during an assembly. Spreading Jam ... The lead singer of Freedom Jam shows his patriotism in song. Jamming ... The lead guitarist of Freedom Jam strums a tune. 23