Gadsden High School - Crucible Yearbook (Gadsden, AL)

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Cupid Reigns to the '69 Theme Our Winter Love “Our Winter Love” was the theme of the annual Valentine Dance which was presented Friday, February 7, 1969, by the Student Council. The names of Student Council mem- bers and their dates were written on red hearts, held by white snowmen and placed around the balcony. Similar miniature snowmen formed the centerpieces for the tables. The main decoration scheme was carried out on the stage where a red and white gazebo was the focal point of a park scene. The evening proved to be one of romance and en- chantment for the hundreds attending and observing. ABOVE: Adding lo ihc elegance of the evening by their singing during the lead-out are: Joan Ballard. Katrina Lockridge. Sally Tucker. Sheila Lumpkin. BELOW: Moments before the lead-out. Student Council mem- bers hurriedly gather backstage to arrange themselves properly. ABOVE: The annual Valentine Dance is supported by hundreds of danc- ing couples in their formal attire. BELOW: Student Council members and their dates surround Chris Roberts and Debbie Owen as the lead-out dissolves into the final dance to the theme song. “Our Winter Love. Patsy Hanbs. Diane Thompson. Kathy Echols, and other Council mem- bers spend hours preparing the romantic setting for the dance.

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Assemblies Interrupt the Monotony of Homeroom ABOVE: As Edwin Rudd furiously objects. Mclisa Gibson confers with the opposition (Chris Roberts) before the eagerly awaited wet-dry debate begins. BELOW LEFT: During the Veteran’s Day assembly presented by the Tiger Band. Ginny Prentiss eulogizes our nation’s heritage. BE- LOW RIGHT: The Jane Franklin Tri-Fli-Y. sponsoring Mr. GFIS contest, raises the Beauty or Beast question. Randy Pope helps John Croylc gently persuade Buddy Usry to taste the apple pie so generously provided by the Chappell Couch Tri-Hi-Y. With visions of hula girls and palm trees. Terry Collins hustles down the aisle to accept his expense-paid trip to Honolulu.

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LEFT Many students as well as parents observe the lead-out from the balcony. MIDDLE: Master of Ceremonies, David Thomas, leads Mrs. Burton, Student Council sponsor, in the first dance of the evening. RIGHT: Reigning majestically over the dance arc Student Council offi- cers and their dates: FRONT ROW: Babs Rayburn. Vickie Robinson. Debbie Owen. Patsy Hanby. Sherry Wiedenbach. Kathy Echols. Peggy Fletcher. BACK ROW: Charles Hill. Dick King, Chris Roberts, Gary Atkins, Tommy Phillips. Mike Driskell. Will Chamberlin. ABOVE: Students attending the dance enjoy themselves while the back- ground music is provided by Gene Barnes band. BELOW: Couples pause for a moment to converse and rest their tired feet.