Bath County High School - Lance Yearbook (Hot Springs, VA)

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“Fifi Papillon ” Is New “Ms. A merica Just after the Ms. America Pageant, the new queen and her Court pose for their fans. The first Ms. B.C.H.S. makes a scan, ' debut. On November 16, excitement, glamor, and suspense tilled the air as sophomore beauties exhibited quite a show of poise a nd talent. The “young ladies” were escorted by “young gentlemen” from the sophomore class. The special feature of the pageant was the surprise appearance of the hrst Ms. B.C.H.S.. who entertained the audience with a song while the beauty contestants readied them- selves for the talent presentation. The talent ranged from prose read- ings and “lessons in shaving legs”, to tennis demonstrations and “strip- tease acts.” The judges had a diffi- cult time deciding who the new “Ms. America” would be. Dewey and Susie Simmons and Shawm LaRue kept the audience enter- tained w ' ith a selection of songs until the judges returned with “the ver- dict.” “Fifi Papillon” (Eddie Wal- ters) was crowned by the ’72 queen. “Henrietta Jones.” (Bugs Phillips). Members of the royal court were “Bonnie” (Mike Rollins), “Penelope Prettyface” (Jeff Cleek), “Bella Blue” (Allan Gazzola). and “Billy Jean” (Jeff Strasser). Terrv covers her ears as Fifi” screams in surprise over her victory. Entertainment during intermission is provided by Susie. Shawn, and Dewey. “Delta Dawn does her talent presentation of “Little Orphan Annie.” 12 Actiwties

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Bobby escorts Vicki at half-time festivities. Queen candidates Vicki. Terry, and Sharon ride in the parade. The Chargers play well and blast the Rockets for a Homecoming victory. A Charger fan cheers from the senior float. The eighth graders are proud of their float. Acti ities 1 1

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Students Seek Information College Day and Career Day were a great success due to the cooperation of the guidance counselor, members of the Student Action for Education and representatives from various colleges and career fields. Juniors and Seniors listen to a Madison representative on college day. Pam and Vicki talk to a Mars Hill Dr. Kirkland talks to students about dentistry. Representative. Juniors and seniors were given the opportunity to ask questions and gather information concerning sev- eral colleges and occupations of their choice. Some academic and vocational schools represented were Mars Hill College in North Carolina, V.P.I. in Blacksburg, Dabney Lancaster in Clifton Forge, National Business College in Roanoke, and Berea Col- lege in Kentucky. Careers of dentistry, nursing, for- estry, music, and ministry were rep- resented along with the fields of law practice, social work, and health careers. Students discuss the field of ministry with Rev. Wickersham. Mr. Hileman, from Dabney, talks to Steve, Jeff, and Gary. Activities 13