Bethel High School - Ursa Major Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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Singing The Way We Were , Tony West and Susan Santangelo perform the theme songs at Class Night. Linda McCain presents an original pantomine about getting ready for school, entitled Monday Morning. In appreciation for her interest in the Senior Class, Mrs. Anna Salway receives a gift from Master of Ceremonies, Arthur Franklin. Entertaining the audience at Class Night, Lisa Ellis sings Gambler ' s Blues. 20 student life

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Ursa Major ' s entrant Mia Vitale models her evening gown. Parading in her gown, Alva Cooper pivots for the judges. Contestants applaud as Terry North takes her bows as Miss Congeniality COMPETING After many hours of hard work and worrying by a small group of students, the show was ready to begin. The twenty-three contestants, each sponsored by a club or organization, attended meetings, talent rehearsals, and modelling sessions to receive instructions from Mrs. Faye Behenke on where and how to walk and what to do during the pageant. The night before the pageant, the contestants performed their talents before a panel of judges. Afterwards a reception was held at which the judges could interview the contestants. On the fifteen of February, the night of the pageant, a large crowd of families and friends gathered in the auditorium to see who would be crowned Miss BHS . After a brief introduction by the Master of Ceremonies, Jessie St. John, the contestants nervously modelled their evening gowns. The judges chose ten semi-finalists who performed their talent one final time for the judges. During a short intermission David Cowan provided entertainment while the judges talked. The ten semi¬ finalists returned to the stage, and the finalists were announced. The first young ladies answered questions to aid the judges in making their final decision. The tension mounted as the judges votes were counted for the final time. At last the envelope was handed to the Master of Ceremonies. Each runner up was announced and presented a small gift, until only two girls remained. As DeNice Downing and Cheryl Miles clung to each other with excitement, DeNice was announced as first runner-up and Cheryl was crowned Miss BHS 1975 . student life 19

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Presenting the Twelve Years of School skit are Linda Prescott, Janice Foster, Susan Santangelo, Holly Bent, and Kim Cobrecht. Kung Fu expert Victor Mendenhall demonstrates the ancient marshall art. REMEMBERING In January, plans for Class Night were already being made. The final script had to be written and turned in to Mr. Cillikin for his approval. A small group of seniors worked sixth period and after school for months trying to get the Class Night script finished in order to meet the deadline. But this was only the beginning of the hard work. Using the Hall of Fame as a theme, it was decided that Class Night should be more than just giving awards. Entertainment should be provided between the presentation of each award. Tryouts for acts started in late Match and a special entertainment committee chose a variety of acts performed by seniors. student life 21