Callaway High School - Lesprit Yearbook (Jackson, MS)

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Smile, even when it hurts. Chargettes give Charger smiles even while exercising. The deadline dilemma. The annual staff pool their brains as minds get weary in the late hours. If they could see us now. The faculty gives its complete attention during an after-hour meeting. After Hours 23

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Artist at work. Cindy Hutto paints signs for the next day ' s pep rally. Here — ' s Johnny. Presenting the Night Show: After the ring of the 3 o ' clock bell, hundreds of students stampeded out the doors. They left behind books, blackboards, and people. These people — school staff mem- bers, publication staff members, team members, drama groups, game performers, and choral groups — diligently put in over- time during the year. They said good-bye to the troopers storming out the doors and cast longing looks at the cars leaving the school grounds. After resigning them- selves to their fates, they attacked their duties with unbounded ener- gy. Special meetings, deadlines, and last-minute practices invoked a rush of activity amidst the school. However, as the sun drained its en- ergy from the sky, it drained the remains of this human energy also. Yawns and thoughts of, Will this ever end? reached epidemic pro- portions, while tired joints creaked, and throats competed with the Sa- hara Desert for dryness. Neverthe- less, the end did not appear until completion appeared. Then, bound for home, they prepared for the ex- its. Some fortunates had cars ready- and-waiting, while others shivered in the wings of the school for the arrival of their parents. Two-way traffic often emerged as departing students greeted the arrival of oth- ers. Those arriving said good-bye to departing backs and began to prepare for games, paint parties, or theatrical performances. Well, good night, folks. I Rapping right and left. Coach Bilbro talks with Sonya Thompson and John Etheridge as they await a ride home after school. All In A Day 22 After Hours

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THE GAMES... Thump, thump, thump. Thump, thump, thump, thump. No, not things that go thump in the night, rather, these noises characterized things that went thump in the light. Charging the fuse to Callaway lightning, the drums started pep rallies off with a thump and a roll. The moment these heart- beats started, the big, orange gym- nasium came to life: A stir arose in the bleachers; breath flowed into the lungs of the crowd and cheers flew loose from their mouths; and in came the tuba players who strolled into a march along the gym court ' s floor. The more lively side of Callaway had made its appear- ance. This side included brief demon- strations of gametime perfor- mances. At pleasurable, although infrequent periods, the pep squad and the Chargettes illustrated what they did at the games. Approval of their actions, apparent by even louder shouts, came rapidly. At the rise of a finger, a hushed moment interrupted the scene. During this interval, the football captains addressed a few words to the Chargers. The crowd then re- sumed its cheerfulness and, led by the cheerleaders, cheered away. Rhythmic chants accompanied by stomps and claps slowly built up until the gymnasium roared into a blazing climax. Then, the action fell by degrees into its denoument as the Chargers drifted back to earth and to their classes. Ride ' em horsy. Jimmy Bolls ' s tuba serves as arking place.