York High School - Falcon Yearbook (Yorktown, VA)

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to the Many Student Centered Activities The Juniors added cotton candy to the list of items sold in the concession stand in previous years. Mrs. Smiths ' desk was as usual the nucleus of Senior Activities — especially during the picture taking season as Julie Brandes and Molly Laird soon discovered. Mary Ann Ellis and Gail Bruce decorated the main showcase for the S.C.A. Federation meeting held at York — and indeed the attractive showcases have been an integral part of the school ' s environment.

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School Spirit Has Always Been High Due Candy hurriedly grabbed her government book for the afternoon class in order to take part in the mock convention being held in class. Judy admired the pretty decorations at the Football Dance. The Senior Dance was a tremendous success. Traditionally, each year the seniors visit Washington. D.C. Sylvia was presented with her Miss York High Trophy. 10

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Each Year Has Been Individualistic and The Senior Class trip to New York City in May was highlighted by a visit to the World ' s Fair. In 1963-64 there was the widespread hootenanny craze and York joined the fad by having a hootenanny, too. Above, Mary Ann Ellis and Jeff Reynolds sang at York’s Hootenanny. (Below) York ' s Speech Winners in the District Contest, Chris Robinson. Poetry Reading and Buz Norton, Prose Reading. Chris later won third place for his readings in the state contest. 1964 was the year commemorating the 400th birthday of William Shakes- peare. Below, bulletin boards call attention to the event. 12