Callaway High School - Lesprit Yearbook (Jackson, MS)

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Off guard. Photographer captures the ambivalent feelings of newly graduated students. This is the wrong hat size. Dean Bridges examines his graduation cap. Class Day and Graduation 9

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Spring Fling Once upon a time, there lived this child. From birth, this person inha- bited a world of play in a peaceful existence. Then, at the age of six, the poor thing found himself flung into the horrors of another world, the realm of SCHOOL. From then on, enslaved for the sake of know- ledge, he worked day after day, year after year, for twelve long years (maybe more), with only summer (hopefully) and a few short holi- days for respite. On the twelth year, SCHOOL informed him, along with 436 others, that he had learned his freedom. However, before obtaining it, a few loose ends had to be tied and knotted into a nice, neat bow. One of these, a certain ceremony called Class Day, actually provided a little fun, despite the gruelling practices re- quired for it. Held on May 27, 1977, it gave him some refuge from SCHOOL. LeFleur ' s provided the food, and the prophecy gave amu- sement. However, he had to return later to go through the actual cere- mony. Afterwards, he skipped school for the rest of the day. SCHOOL, becoming softhearted, granted its permission for this truancy. He barely got through the interlude between that and the final touch, graduation. Held at the Coliseum, it arrived on June 9, 1977, seven long days after SCHOOL had closed its doors for the summer. This also necessitated practice, and sleepyhead that he had become, he barely endured the agony of arising at 7:30 A.M. He managed it though, for if he had failed to arrive, he could not have made his march down the aisle. After all, upon fin- ishing his twelve-year bondage, he wanted all the pomp and pageantry he deserved. A roll of paper and a handshake finalized the ritual and handed him his freedom. However, all did not end happily ever after. Upon graduation, this person was faced with a decision between two great choices: to enslave himself in COLLEGE or to enslave himself in WORK! Woe was he. Win — some. Tim Hogue, Ruth McLeod, Walt Dallas, Cynthia Goodloe, Suzanne Bla- lock, Charles Nowell, and Phyllis Robinson win awards at the Class Day ceremony. !,iss Dsv and Graduation

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June made her long awaited grand entrance, bringing with her three months of glorious vacation. With halls cleared and grades mailed by June 9, Callaway ' s doors closed for a wax job and various other repairs. While some vacationed, a great deal of Callaway ' s students occupied their time by working. From gro- cery stores to restaurants, students determined to survive for pay day, slaved until quitting time. Callaway did not go completely forgotten though. Members of the school publications bribed, bar- gained, and begged for money from the local businesses. Also, as a new school year neared, the troops be- gan practice. Twelve mime troupers, 29 Chargettes, and 94 football players limbered their bo- dies in the early mornings and late afternoons on the grounds of Callaway. Others, joyfully ignor- ing the school, traveled to camps for practice. Ten cheerleaders, 15 flag girls, 6 rifle girls, and 110 band members acquired new techniques during the summer. Consequently, summer ended with Callaway ' s performers gaining new expertise. The other vacationers also disco- vered new things, and these Chargers said goodbye to summer with much regret. Butter won ' t melt in his mouth. Bob McLeod crunches on ice during the steam- ing months. Thanks, I Needed That! lO Summer