Clover Hill High School - Ducemus Yearbook (Midlothian, VA)

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Give me five! Harold Gibson displays his wedding band as he stresses the symbolism of Wearing rings. Hangin’ around Dan Sabater and Johnny Burton — Handing it out Harold Gibson congratulates Mike socialize during the reception. Condrey as he receives his class ring. Ring Ceremony 21

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Ring Ceremony Not an Average Ring Toss A change in tradition came with the Ring Ceremony held for the Class of ‘81. In lieu of a dance to celebrate the arrival of the long awaited class rings, the ceremony required that everyone dress formally, and students were ‘sim- ply charmed” at the event as an old tradition was “tossed aside” for some- thing new. ! Seniors honored the juniors with the ceremony on October 12. Teachers, parents, seniors, and other guests stood as juniors filed into the auditorium to the piano accompaniment of Martha Meredith and Miss Virginia Campbell. Mr. Gibson gave a brief history of the importance of rings and the special Cute couple Harold Gibson and Renny Bush smile after giving their speeches about the significance of class rings. Line up Junior class officers Melvin Stone, Kathy Mansfield, Sherri Pitts, and Bill Hodges stand to receive their rings. 20 Ring Ceremony significance of wearing an official Clo- ver Hill class ring. Junior class officers then received their rings: Melvin Stone, president; Kathy Mansfield, vice-presi- dent; Sherri Pitts, secretary; and Bill Hodges, treasurer. Mr. Thomas then presented each junior with his ring. After the formalities, all enjoyed a reception organized by Mrs. Linda Kaemph, senior class sponsor. Juniors then repeated a tradition that will nev- er change: the comparison, admiration, and turning of one another's rings. Turn, turn, turn Beth Ceol celebrates the age old tradition of turning class rings as she twists Wendy Link’s. 4 a4

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Moonlight and Roses — Planting the Seeds When work begins in preparation for th e prom, usually the theme is eagerly accepted and ideas become expressed through various creations. But this year, juniors were skeptical as to how decorations based on the Parisian Pal- ace of Versailles would materialize. Yet, when the lights were dimmed so all could appreciate the full effect, jun- iors gazed with surprise and awe at the transformed gym. Although nothing had to be painted, many materials, such as the paper rolls purchased for table coverings, had to be fireproofed. Over 45 packages of red crepe paper were used to adorn the walls with roses, while 25 rolls of scotch tape were used to secure the sprigs of ivy. Duct tape had to be used 22 Prom in many areas for reinforcement. Juniors greatly appreciated various donations which helped keep costs down. Students and teachers donated the ivy which was used, while Rey- nolds Metal gave the aluminum wrap used to bathe the gym in a moonlit glow. All roses used were real with the exception of the ones used to decorate the walls; the real flowers were pos- sible due to a discount courtesy of Cloverleaf Flowers. Other donations came from Haverty’s Furniture, John- son’s Carpet, and Ukrops. Class Sponsor Anita Pugh, who was Stickin’ to it Leslie McMillon and Laura May assemble one of the many French doors which graced the gym walls. a tremendous help in the organization of the prom recalled, “The class helped out greatly. Without their dedication we would not have succeeded. Walter Mercer, decorating committee chair- man, did a great job even though he almost got an ulcer.” Sunday afternoon, juniors gathered to remove all remains of “Moonlight and Roses”, but unlike the discarded remnants of paper and foil, memories of the prom will remain in the hearts of all who attended. SS ES SE TS What’s your angle? Junior Class Sponsor Willard Strickland and Jeff Felker point to where they think the aluminum streamers would look best. Assembly line Sherri Pitts, Lynn Oakes, Jeff Felker, and Mrs. Neil Fryar staple one more rose trellis.