Ballou High School - Roundtable Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Hesitating for a moment, Victor Jones, right, begins to tell his long, drawn-out story of his road to, success . . . 17 years ago. All action ceases as Mr. Twynham, head of Dramats, yells CUT! A pint of milk, two teaspoons of Dramats has its moment - sugar, one medium size grade A egg, and a drop of vanilla provide William Pankey with a once in a lifetime drink. Victor Jones, Jeffrey Lowery, Sandra Lampkins, George Biernesser, and Linda Lampkins weeps silently as Sue Kanauer waits anxiously, contemplat- ing the wedding vows. QQ 99 Once In Lifetime.

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Shown here at a quieter time, Philip Rap Young led an attempted walkout at Ballou. The Hag was lowered, a memorial assembly was held, but already Hames spread and smoke curled over our city. Curfews, and later a restless calm, were enforced by the military, some oi' whom were housed and headquartered for a week in our school. he :.vQff1.j -, , . iii f iii! Immediately after the assassination ofthe greatly respected Dr. King, on A il 4, 1968, the black people of Washington, with so much ofthe rest ofthe nation, gave vent to anger a d grief, but mostly to the pent up frustrations which had smoldered inside for so many generations. Brotherhood was forgotten. Soon, ravaged by looters, Gur city burned, and shame was heaped upon our sorrow. We must learn to live together as brothers . . or we will perish together . . . as fools. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., MARCH 31, 1968

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Time is in the singing of songs that must be sung Maria Brooks, far left socks it to 'em with, Alfie , That fabulous M. C., Aaron Wright, left, introduces the next number for the Night of Music. Melonie Zucker, does her thing. 'V li The A Cappella Choir presents its rendition ol' Porgy and Bess .