Cumberland High School - Duke Yearbook (Cumberland, VA)

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Cheerleaders rousingly chant for the team at a pre-Homecoming bonfire. The three senior queen candidates Donna Ocrtel. Peggy Turpin, and Joanic Marion pose for a picture in the autumn sunshine. Mr. Lampherc directs the school band as rain drizzles upon Homecoming festivities.

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Year Reflects Challenge And Progress Time has pleasantly passed, and another school year has begun and ended at Cumber- land High School. Along with the finished year is the completion of two semesters of study and enrichment. Students arc now gone their separate ways, but many will be reunit- ed in the fall. However, the seniors will con- tinue down their divided paths into the out- side world for which they have been prepared. The walls now stand silent and still, but an echo remains of past days when laughter, chatter, and classroom activity intensified the air. The rooms may be empty, but what Duke's memory is not filled with thoughts of the 1971-72 school year? Many met their var- ious challenges through seeking answers and solutions. Many found their goals in the end and saw- that the effort was worthw hile. Now while contemplating over their fruitful year, many will feel deep and warm appreciation for the untiring attempt of the faculty and administration who helped guide them to accomplishment. 3

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Amid cascading rain which caused drooping hair-dos and umbrellas to spring up like mushrooms, the 1971 Homecoming was quite distinctive. The stage was set for excitement; the enthusiastic chants of the cheerleaders, the pretty class representatives led by Queen Donna Oer- tel, and the lilting tunes of the band created an atmo- sphere and spirit undampened by the weather. After an undaunted attempt for victory by the Dukes, the Powhatan Indians triumphed with a score of 33-7, but the night was not yet completed. Students, faculty, and alumni of the classes of'21, '31, '51, and '61 assem- bled later to dance away somewhat drooping spirits. In- cluded in the entertainment was the music of “The Galaxies.” Homecoming Includes Gala Activities With Noble Touch Queen Donna Oertel smiles joyously after being crowned Miss Homecoming with her father and attendents. Class representatives Brenda l.ipscomb. Judy Wilson, Cynthia Johnson. Dottie Oertel. and Caroline Sims anxiously await Homecoming night. 5