Brunswick Academy - Viking Yearbook (Lawrenceville, VA)

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Hustle, Bustle Of School Session Brings Scheduled Events Near Quite a few of the organizations at BA began work before school started in Sep- tember. The SCO officers and sponsor, began planning for the upcoming session. The Senior Class officers met to plan projects and possibilities for a trip. The yearbook staff began their work early to meet deadlines on the Viking ’76. The football and girls’ basketball teams began practice in August despite the heat. The opening of school on September 8 brought with it many interesting events. The students were met by a new head- mistress, Mrs. Jessie Wood. Never before has BA had a headmistress. To draw the entire school closer, the seniors were es- corts for the first graders at the opening assembly. Most students were glad to be back at school with old friends. Homecoming 1976 began on October 16 when the entire student body gathered on the athletic field for lunch. That after- noon 13 senior and 12 junior girls met on the football field to try their skill at the game. The seniors, under coach Mike Wright, couldn’t get things going and the juniors, with coach Carroll Moseley, ran over them 1 2-0. After a rainy day, the varsity football team gave their best against Nansemond- Suffolk on October 1 7. The Vikings were unable to hold off the Saints and suffered another loss. During half-time the pre- freshmen, freshmen, sophomore, and ju- nior Homecoming representatives rode around the field on cars. The senior atten- dants, Debbie Jones, Betsy Brockwell, Terry Slaw, and Pat Norwood, followed on the senior class float. After the parade, the queen, Pat Norwood, and maid of honor, Terry Slaw, were crowned by the two senior tri-captains of the football team, Mike Wright and Bill Young. Fol- lowing the coronation, the Vikettes per- formed a routine for the court. Grading history quizzes can be tiresome brief minute during first period, at times. Mr. Dave Newsom pauses for a Left: Although grabbing the face mask is illegal, some of it oc- curred during the Homecoming game. Tex Whitley, quarterback, was injured on one such play. Above: By stuffing napkins into chicken w ire the senior class put together a float for Homecoming 1976. Cathy I razier and Sandra Wright work industriously.

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Toil Through Camps, Workshops, Jobs of Summer Michael Williams portrays television’s “Bowman Body”. ceived the Billy Vaughan Sportsmanship Award, Anne Prince was presented the DAR Citizenship Award, and Raye Jones received the Clyde Butler Citizenship Award. Summer held its share of activities for BA students. Many of the cheerleaders, majorettes, and basketball players at- tended camps to improve their skills and learn new techniques. Quite of few of the members of the academy family partici- pated in the annual Peanut Festival Pa- rade in Emporia. Some students held jobs while for others the vacation from school held mainly fun. Eight yearbook staff members, Mr. Blick, and Mr. Creasy at- tended the Longwood Yearbook Work- shop in June. The group learned ways to improve Viking ’76 and won a secon ' d place award in achievement at the work- shop. Above: Working diligently, Mrs. Black- well keeps the change box during breaks and lunch. Left: Determination shows on Mike Wright’s face as he makes the play at first base with time to spare. Opening - 5

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Above: Many seniors in Advanced English wore masks on Halloween. Mr. Martin probably won- ders what is going on as he talks with Debbie Jones and Deborah Painter. Below: These spirited cheerleaders yelled as the junior girls topped the seniors. The cheerleaders are Carson Saunders, Charlie Grigg, Hank Harrell, Kemp Settle, Hampton Hite, Charles Cross, and Calvin Edwards. Above left: Homecoming queen Pat Norwood and Mike Wright await the introduction of the court. Above: With penalty flags flying, Wanda Edwards stops Wanda Taylor from gaining valuable yardage for the seniors, as junior Lynn Bennett comes to assist her. Below: Becky Wrenn portrays the maid in “Rest Assured.” Opening - 7