Halifax County High School - Haliscope Yearbook (South Boston, VA)

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The whole and the part—a story of society and of a student body. There is everyone—the cafeteria at lunch, a ballgame crowd, the lobby before school. And there is the one—a boy and girl together, a small clique in the corner, cheering groups at ball- games. It is all part of discovering oneself, others and, at times, race. One drifts away from the crowd and finds himself; or he closes himself in around a friend and discovers him; or he blankets himself with members of his own race and finds common grounds, culture and identity. Indications of more emphasis being placed on such social grouping appeared with the formation of the Birthday Club, S.B.D., eight more Negro history classes and many others. There was the whole of HCSH, but there were also its parts. Whether this new shift is causing a lack of school spirit still remains to be seen. Many felt it already has. StucIents arrive as one qROup In quiet contemplation, Tricia Moore withdraws into her own private world. Cheering in their own distinct styles, separate groups of students view a basketball game. 8 Theme

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In indescribable confusion, students cram into the narrow stairway enroute to classes. Learning continues in cramped classrooms as Mrs. Rae Lantor lectures to her third period Negro history class. Theme 7

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Swarming across the parking lot from buses which have arrived from all parts of the county, pupils gather for a day of class. Alone and solemn, Steve Frazier and Lisa Crews enjoy what privacy they can on a crowded campus. Theme 9 w