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

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Majorette delight. Wanda Blount. Cynthia Smith. Carolyn Leigh and JoAnne Wilkins perform the traditional and popular fire twirling routine during halftime Homecoming beauties. The Homecoming Court consists of (seated) Gwen Guthrie, Susan Puryear and Queen Yolanda Gomes Standing are sophomore attendants Kim Hastings, Lisa Logan, Mary Crews; junior class attendants Bonita Oakley. Dawn Rogers and Karen Graves. Swinging and swaying. Students dance to the music of Celebration at the Homecoming dance, sponsored by the SCA 16 Homecoming

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Instant curls. Boys began to take more of an interest in their hair styles by having permanents or stylish cuts. David Wallwork, who opted for a perm, and Suzanne Paulette listen to the latest gossip at lunch. CB ' s and no knees Continued painter pants or dress pants. Jeans were not just blue; they were also beige. Colored corduroy Levi’s were quite popular too. Shorter hair became more and more frequent. Male and female haircuts were the same: short and layered or short and curly. A few brave guys even got perms. CB radios also made quite a big hit with the high school students. Looking across the parking lot and finding CB antennas was a common sight. Bangle bracelets and short necklaces were worn with almost every outfit; scarfs, too, helped make the look more together. Several boys wore leather and beaded chokers around their necks. Mood rings revealed tenseness or happiness. Bag fad. Large pocketbooks became increasingly popular among female students and teachers. Anita Kipps and Jackie Venable, one who chose the new look, admire the prom showcase. Fads and fashions 15

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Was it anot us t tier football game? Did Homecoming without a parade turn Homecoming into another dull Friday with just another football game? The student body’s answer was generally “yes.” One of the major reasons given for the cancellation of the parade was that teachers felt there were too many “look¬ ers-on” and not enough workers. There was also an apparent lack of interest in clubs which led to the can¬ cellation of the parade. “Without clubs to participate in the float building, there was actually no parade to call off,” commented David Dunn, SCA adviser. Parade or no parade, as much school spirit as could be mustered was put into the remaining Homecoming activities. Homecoming Queen Yolanda Gomes was crowned and given roses by Co-captains Marvin Falien and Mark Sompayrac. After the crowning of the queen, the band performed a special show for the Homecoming court. The break in tradition did not seem to hinder the performance and enthusiasm of the football team. They posted their first district win against the Home¬ coming opposition, Pulaski, 34 to 14. After the football game there was the traditional Homecoming dance. Although filled with apathy, disappointment and the loss of tradition, students still enjoyed “cutin’ a step or two.” Homecoming wasn’t a total loss after- all. Struggling Comet. Corwin Word fights for extra yardage against Pulaski in the Homecoming game. The Comets defeated the Cougars, 34-14. Homecoming 17