Huguenot High School - Talon Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Here’s Love Balloting in the Mock Election for governor, held on the 28th of October, gave the chief executive’s seat to Mills Godwin. Students also expressed a preference for Fred Pollard for Lieutenant Governor, Robert Button for Attorney General, and Lloyd Bird for the State Senate. John Hansen and Robert Greer were chosen as dele- gates to the House. Gold torches were awarded to the twenty-one juniors tapped for membership in the National Honor Society during the SCA assembly held on November 17. Also se- nior Buddy Gardner was presented with the Young Citi- zen's Award by the Optimist Club. Tests were in the air — or on the desks — on the 4th of December, when College Boards were administered to area seniors. These tests, given by a Princeton, New Jersey, examination service, involved both SAT’s, assay- ing math and verbal ability, and achievements, covering language, science, and social studies. Drama and music enthusiasts participated in the year’s first theatrical production, held December 9-11. Here’s Love, a musical by Meredith Willson, had the youngest actress in the school’s history, six year old (continued) (BOTTOM RIGHT) Susan promises Doris, ‘'l will not allow my short-sighted mother to spoil me rotten with brand new bunny slippers.” The Here’s Love cast included: Fred Gaily Larry Jackson Doris Walker Susan Waymack Susan Walker Mary Kate Hoyer Kris Kringle Roger Griffin Shellhammer Ed Nolde Macy Bill Spruill ued 5. seettt ED

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(TOP LEFT) Fred ponders the newspaper as his new friend Susan jooks on. (LEFT CENTER) While Santa and the children sing and dance, Macy’s Toy Department ex- plodes with the strains of ‘‘Here’s Love’. (TOP CENTER) Fred finds Susan's divorced mother Doris unexpectedly attractive. . (BOTTOM CENTER) Visiting ‘‘The Imagi-Nation’’, Susan discovers that Macy’s rag dolls don't always sit on the shelf. (TOP RIGHT) The bailiff, played by Stratford Butterworth, administers the oath to Mr. Macy. Fred, who is Kris Kringle’s lawyer, waits patiently to begin his questioning. 14 Critics Praise

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Seniors Deck Gym for Dance While ASL Adorns Main Hall (ABOVE) The melodious tones of the holiday season are brought forth by the Girls’ Glee Club. (RIGHT) Chuck Gordon, president of the Junior Red Cross, collects items for needy families from Kathy Hoffman, Cricket Geisinger, and Lynn Grimes. 16 Mary Kate Hoyer, whose mother teaches English. In the play, a child’s search for Christmas joy triumphed over the greed and materialism all around her and brought together two totally different personalities. With a little help from Kris Kringle, all looked forward to a Merry Christmas as the curtain closed. Generous students made the Christmas spirit a reality during the SCA food drive, held December 8-16. Baskets of food and clothing were collected and given to the (continued)