Brunswick Academy - Viking Yearbook (Lawrenceville, VA)

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LEFT: THE DIFFERENCE in height between Filipinos and Americans becomes apparent when Nelson Baird and Tom Edwards join the Filipino couple during a Southeast assembly program. ABOVE LEFT: HALL SQUIRE stands tense with expectancy while awaiting his prize during the annual magazine assembly. The prize, a rubber chicken, was later exchanged for a dollar bill. ABOVE RIGHT: PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Seniors Carolyn Daniel, Tammy Gregory, Sonja Slaw, Tina Grizzard, and Marshall Harris find this cliche to be true as they rehearse for the senior chapel program. ABOVE: STUDENTS LISTEN INTENTLY to a speaker at one of the chapel programs. Doing — Assemblies— 29

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Assemblies Cater to All Ages O n the morning of September 7, buses rolled for the first time in three months. Doors were opened to admit stu- dents and teachers who were trying to push thoughts of summer from their minds. Old friendships were renewed and new acquain- tances were made. A traditional assembly sponsored by the SCO gave Mrs. Wood a chance to welcome everyone to school. First graders enjoyed the privilege of being es- corted to their seats by seniors. Mrs. Wood presented each first grader and escort with a small gift. Philippine Island Revue, a Southeast Assembly program, was given September 21. Students learned of the customs and culture of the Philippine Islands from the Filipino couple and their American friend who presented the program. Different from past years, chapel assemblies were held every month. Each upper school class presented a program. Seniors spon- sored the September program and other classes followed through January. Later chapels were given by Beta, Spanish, and French clubs. The Reverend Robert Livesay was guest speaker at the Senior Class assembly. Several seniors, accompanied by Marshall Harris, sang “If We Only Have Love.” The program ended after Hall Squire sang “Right Now.” Early October marked annual Beta Club induction ceremonies. Six new members were tapped and escorted to the stage for the swearing-in ceremony by older members. President Barbara Frazier explained the meaning and purpose of the club. The annual magazine drive began at an assembly on October 15. A skit set to the tune of “Let’s Make A Deal” was the QPS representative’s way of getting students interested in prizes given to salesmen. Results of the sales campaign were the best ever, with total sales of $ 10,416.22. “It’s A Small World” was sung by the Junior Class at the opening of the October assembly. The Reverend Bill McElveen was guest speaker. Juniors directed their music toward seniors. As they ended the program by singing “Theme from Mahogany,” the Senior Class song, they formed two lines through which seniors exited, many in tears. A mock election was held on November 1. Speeches were given by Michael Thomas, Michael Joyner, and Steve Killam for candidates Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Eugene McCarthy respectively. Afterwards students voted for the candidate of their choice. A second Southeast Assembly was held in early November. At that time the gym was invaded by 20 dogs and their trainer. The dogs were coaxed by their owner to perform tricks, such as leaping through hoops, standing on a rope, and walking on their hind legs. Members of varsity and junior varsity football and girls’ basketball teams were recognized by their coaches at the fall awards assembly held November 22. Team members re xived a letter, an emblem, or a bar for their achievements during the season. Most valuable player, most improved player, and sportsmanship awards were given. Also, Sonja Slaw and Keith Doyle were recognized as all-conference choices. The Sophomore Class presented the Thanks- giving chapel program. The program began as several sophomores led the student body in singing “We Gather Together.” Mr. M. R. Atkinson, former assistant headmaster, was guest speaker. Students remembering Mr. Atkinson from three years ago gathered around him after the assembly to renew old acquaintances. The annual White Christmas assembly was held on December 20. Many students brought Christmas gifts for people in nursing homes. These were placed under the tree in the gym. The Freshman Class sang several Christmas carols and then turned the program over to the guest speaker, the Reverend Robert Livesay. The choral club ended the program by singing selected Christmas tunes. A special assembly to introduce the honor council was held January 13. A speech by Mrs. Wood tried to help the students better understand what the council planned to do. Candidates for chairman, Debbie Allen, Marshall Harris, Ann Outten, and Bette Blake also gave speeches promoting the new system. TOP: CHRISTMAS BELLS? Several mem- bers of the choral club jingle bells in harmony with the song, “Holiday Blessings as they sing during the White Christmas assembly. ABOVE: GRASPING TIGHTLY to the hand of senior Michael Thomas, first grader Wanda Veliky awaits her turn to proceed to the podium during the opening assembly. 28 — Doing— Assemblies

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I ■ t can be done and they did it. The ’76 Vikings made their comeback — true to the prediction from last year. All 26 players found what had seemed to be lost pride and spirit. Add this fact to the effervescent coach- ing of Dennis Moore, and you have a fan- tastic team. The season started off right with a stomp- ing of Broadwater. This broke a running 18- game losing streak and proved to all that BA could and deserved to be a winner. Carroll Moseley felt the team was mentally prepared to win, and they aggressively defended their 32-point lead. Against the powerful Gill Blue Devils, the boys suffered a damper after an injury to Rick Lee and upsetting jersey penalties. Al- though the players thought they played badly. Gill was held to just 18 points. The Vikings gained a TD with a 15-yard run by Carroll Moseley. Revenge was the mood that greeted the Kavaliers as they traveled to Viking territory. At the half the Vikings led 20-7, avenging many previous losses to the Kenston Forest team. A BA interception resulted in a Tex Whitley TD and ended the game with a powerful defeat of the rival forces. Being a winner used to be a dream but it was a reality as the Vikings went to Meck- lenburg; it seemed that no team could match their 3-0 conference record. “In the first quarter the boys weren’t up for the game,’’ as Coach Moore later commented. An open- ing Knight TD got the Vikings going, and afterwards they could not be stopped. Meck- lenburg players seemed stupefied as their victorious opponents ran off the field shout- ing “We’re number 1, we’re number 1.’’ The remainder of the season was up for grabs as the Vikings faced the top conference teams, beginning with Huguenot. The Rebels made BA mistakes count. It seemed the Vikings would catch HA, but when a Keith Doyle TD was recalled, Curtis Brickell said, “We just could not make ourselves get up and go.’’ This Viking setdown proved to be the trend for the remaining games, (con- tinued on page 33.) UPPER RIGHT: PRESSURED by a Blue Devil rush, Keith Doyle boots to Gill on fourth down. Although Keith earned all- conference at quarterback, he also punted, kicked, and played defensive back. RIGHT: ZEROING IN on a Raider, Hampton Hite hauls down one of his six homecoming game tackles. Vikings Make BIG Comeback 30— Doing— Varsity Football