Brunswick High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Lawrenceville, VA)

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r l r Shades of blue predominated and were shot through with streaks of sil¬ ver as unicorns danced around the edgig of this mythical land, and stars ajid .elouds glimmered overhead. As Disco Pat delivers an enchanted beat, Cynthia Taylor, Renita Wilson, William Watson, Bernie Coleman and Sharon Thompson respond with the latest and most elegant dance steps. Anxiously awaiting a dance, Flossie Stokes, Pa¬ tricia Ebron and Dottie Bell discuss what lucky gentlemen will be their partner. Somewhere between time past and time future .... emerged the land of unicorns and castles. 13

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An Enchanted Evening Somewhere between time past and time future a magical, mythical, fanta¬ sy realm took shape and developed in the short space of five days. From a cold, hard, cinderblock wall with stark windows emerged the Land of Uni¬ corns and Castles. This glorious night was one of the most memorable of all nights for students. Friday dawned with sunshine and excitement among the students as ev¬ eryone realized this was Prom Day. Plans and hopes that had been dreamed of for months now became re¬ ality. The first order of the day for many of those who were to attend the prom was to get an early dismissal. By 8:20, a long line had appeared in the office, each praying not to be rejected. There were things to do today! As soon as their early dismissals were approved, cars streamed from the parking lot, carring students who would in a few hours undergo a great metamorphosis, from jeans to tuxes, from tee-shirts to formal gowns, from average to extrodinaire! Months before, the guys had gone to great lengths to find the tux that would be perfect for this night. No less diligently, the young ladies had pur¬ chased or designed their own gowns. From the riot of color found in the hall¬ ways earlier that day, came couples whose attire were not only colorful but also complimented each other. The entrance to the Prom gave some hint to what was soon to be seen, but the visual impact of the decorations was powerful. The castle in the center of the dance floor immediately grabbed everyone’s attention. Shades of blue predominated and were shot through with streaks of silver as uni¬ corns danced around the edges of this mythical land and stars and clouds glimmered overhead. Gloria Newell and Anthony Walker take this opportunity to discuss their Prom plans. For four hours everyone drifted through this special occasion, dancing to the tunes of Disco Pat, partaking of the refreshments, taking pictures of friends, having pictures taken of them¬ selves, and enjoying feelings that would never again be exactly like this. The Prom, it seemed, ended much too soon. As the end approached and everyone began to depart in their shinning cars that had been waxed only hours be¬ fore, most reflected on the feelings of friendship and pride they had felt. And even though the dream that had been anticipated for several months was coming to an end, the evening was still young as many couples went in search of other parties to finish out the night. Taking a breather after a 12 inch disco single, Shirley Adams, Jimmy Kelly, Mike Gibson and Christin Rawlings wonder how the others have the energy to continue. Deborah Bishop, Rusty McCombs, Roberta Wilson and Wayne Poythress seem able to do nothing but relax as the evening comes to a close. Realizing that even an enchanted evening must come to an end, Charles Moone and Diane Jackson display a contented smile as Barbara Harrison and Haywood Taylor watch the photographer. Arthur Winfield is intrigued with dancers around the castle.

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The Future Is Dawning. As the auditorium filled to capacity with proud relatives waiting to witness the time-honored event, “Graduation”, the graduates proudly marched in and took their seats at the front of the audi¬ torium where they remained as the guests of the evening. Although the atmosphere was tense, the minds of the occupants were filled with thoughts of this memorable occa¬ sion. Due to a steady downpour, the ceremonies had to be performed inside and only four relatives per graduate were allowed in the auditorium, while others were asked to proceed to the cafeteria to listen or were asked to stand in the halls. Nevertheless, the impact and significance of the ceremo¬ nies were no less important to every¬ one involved. For two hours graduates, dressed in caps and gowns, listened to speeches and anticipated their diplomas. Those two hours will no doubt always be re¬ membered because they marked the end of one phase of the graduates lives and the beginning of another. All the graduates remembered their twelve long years of schooling as Reg¬ gie Smith, guest speaker, asked, “Is the tassle you have worth the hassle you had?” “Striving, seeking, and finding are the key to the future,” proclaimed Au- dra Jolly, Validictorian, as she deliv¬ ered her speech to the graduates. Salu- datorian Keith Green’s speech “Much have I seen and known” evoked memories the seniors thought they had forgotten. Speaker of the evening, Reggie Smith, relaxes the graduates with a “soapy” but inquisitive speech entitled “Is the Tassle You Have Worth the Hassle You Had?” As the graduates stood to receive their diplomas, the butterflies in their stomach began to stir and their palms prespired as they ascended the steps. Hearts pounded as loudly as the foot¬ steps on the stage as Mr. Baird read the long list of names. But by the time each had crossed the stage to Mr. Martin, the fear was fading rapidly as pride welled up inside to take its place. The final handshake and acceptance of the diploma from Mr. Martin was etched into each senior’s mind, never to be forgotten. Yes, indeed, the tassle had been worth the hassle! Keith Green, salutatorian, shares words of wis¬ dom and best wishes with his fellow classmates as he proudly addressed them. “To Strive, To Seek, To Find,” declares Au¬ drey Jolly, “is what the future will demand.” She delivered her speech with great anticipa¬ tion of the future. 14 Departing from the long evening, the satisfied graduates wonder what the future has in store for them.