Douglas Southall Freeman High School - Historian Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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SOFT LIGHTS REFLECTED in glittering decorations create an atmosphere of fantasy at the senior class’ “Great White Way.” SMILING MEMBERS OF THE COURT complete the formation of a large, revolving cross, one of their practiced figures. Class creates miniature Broadway for dance With early spring came the event long anticipated by DSF seniors, the Senior Court Dance. Working long hours, these industrious Rebels disguised the gym until it became New York’s “Great White Way.” They draped a deep blue ceiling above the steps which led to gold-and-white doors of the Waldorf Astoria. Across the way they placed a small Central Park with a fountain splashing perfumed water. Twinkling foil lanterns marked street corners, and murals of a skyline with its tall buildings concealed the walls. After the mad rush of decorating, getting new hair- dos, and buying corsages, seniors rested briefly. When they returned, a wonderland of soft colored lights and shimmering decorations greeted them. Shortly after nine, the doors opened for members of the court to enter. Following the completion of the figure, everyone awaited the announcement, then ap- plauded as Frank Bowman and Peggy Fitzhugh received the golden crowns of the king and queen, and as Rodney Smith and Pat Mason were named royal attendants. Princes Bob Ackerly, Pete Tosh, Lindley Smith, Glen Shivel, Willy Maples, Joe Kent, Bill Jones, Jay Here- ford, Wilburn Hatcher, and John Easter acted as es- corts for princesses Anne Askew, Brenda Stroud, Betty Abernathy, Anne Seaholm, Pam Curtis, Phoebe Flinn, Betty Jean Highfill, Penny Sanford, Jeri Lewis, and Dee Dee Nottingham. THE NUMERALS “‘62” PROVIDE the pattern for the first figure composed of an array of princes and princesses of the court.

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“wig STUDENTS’ INTERPRETATIONS of a character description in ENTERING HIS ROCKET RELUCTANTLY, Astronaut Figby a short story imterest Miss Carolyn Baker’s French class. (Ricky Mears) begins a quest for talent for agent Paul Waddy. STILL COOL SPRING DAYS bring the track squad down the hill behind school to the ath- lectic field for practice sessions.

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FORMING THE PROCESSION BEFORE THEY ENTER THE GYM, COURT MEMBERS ATTENDANTS GREET ROYALTY as King Frank and Queen Peggy join John Easter and Betty Abernathy for refreshments. A FLOWER BEDECKED REFRESHMENT TABLE entices thirsty Rebels with its frosty punch during the band’s intermission. COMPLETE FINAL PREPARATIONS.