Martinsville High School - Mavahi Yearbook (Martinsville, VA)

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Do your thing is the key to the 1969 football homecoming dance. Whether it is ambling down the dance floor or doing the “popcorn,” each grooved in his own way to his own beat. Left, right, left, right chants Ben Clark to himself. Doris Largin is concerned only with the fascina¬ tion of the moment and her happiness as she strolls down the field. Travis, Karen Cravens, Marjorie Richmond, Colleen Collins, Debra Pettie, Annette Ling, Jeanne Baughn, Gwen Hermes, Olivia Ingram, Susan Shank, Regena Hairston, Jan Prillaman, and Beth Lester. Standing Ricardo Dalton, David Carter, Clyde Williams, Kenneth Hairston, Steve Henderson, David McDonald, David Bry¬ son, Brent Edwards, Charles Lackey, Pat Carpen- ito. Herb Collins, Jimmy Seagraves, Donald Boaz, Joe France, David Kuratnick, and Dru Rothrock. Strains of “A Time for Us“ waft over a hushed crowd in the gaily decorated gymnasium. The Homecoming Court of the 1969 Bulldogs and escorts take theirplaces of honor. Seated Carla DeShazo, Veronica Foster, Doris Largin, Paula

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Homecoming “A Time for Us, youthful excitement penetrates hiahliaht of football season Eyes misted and blinded by a bright circle of light, sixteen excited Senior girls walked to their seats of honor on stage during Wednesday’s assembly. A new tradition at Mavahi was created— a homecoming court chosen by the foot¬ ball team to reign over the game and dance. On the following Friday morn¬ ing, the court and their escorts braved the cold winds enduring frozen fingers and toes in order to practice with the band. That night at the halftime festivities, radiant girls were presented with white Hard to belie e, but true this frostbitten group is the same one that was presented to Mavahi students, parents, teachers, and graduates during halftime at Ben Ramsey Field. mums before parading through an arch, down the field, into a semicircle before the stands. Forming an “M,” the band played the new alma mater written by M iss Ruth Pace. United, the court and student body stood to sing this tribute to Mavahi. The 1969 theme, “A Time For Us,” was carried out at the dance with carricatures of each player and a red and white color scheme. The Tra- jans set the mood musically and soon the disappointment of losing the game was forgotten. Throbbing, pulsating, vibrating music by Trajan guitarists. Bradley Johnson and John Franck, charges the festive air and resounds off the bright¬ ly decorated gymnasium walls. Stepping aside to make a pathway into the gym, students recognize Karen Cravens and her escort Sieve Henderson The dance officially began after the court was seated 14 Student Life w ' 1 • lL ■ A 5 ki. aP w f d. 1 1

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Fall Activities Veins of intrigue pump throughout ‘Ponder Heart Molasses like drawls echoes from the Mavahi stage when the Junior Class presented “The Ponder Heart ’ a com¬ edy set in the deep South. The naive generosity of Daniel Ponder and the innocent delight in ice cream cones and electrical appliances of Bonnie Dee captured the hearts of audiences in mid-November. A rope swing which swung precariously from a large oak tree, the Beulah Hotel, and a truck full of screaming children were staging highlights of the production. Spinning figures, stocking feet, blar¬ ing music, staring chaperones . . . Se¬ nior Prom. The Class of 70 dedicated its fall energies to a semi-formal dance. Paper ’70 ' s, a red and white color scheme, and music by The Royal Kings provided the background for Seniors and their dates. December. . . candy canes, mistletoe, Santa Claus . . . Christmas. The cafe¬ teria took on a festive air with white table cloths and red and green center¬ pieces. Mistletoe was on sale for eager boys and hopeful girls during a sock hop held in the gym. The jolly man with the white beard and red sack made his annual appearance during the Christmas assembly. Bulletin boards, blinking lights, and the smell of ever¬ green further served to enhance Mavahi with the holiday spirit. Some said his heart was three si cs too small Or mas be his red shoes were too tight Clift Mitchell proves himself a Who-hating Gnnch during the Christmas Asscmbl 16 Student Life