DeWitt High School - Dragon Yearbook (DeWitt, AR)

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Ellen Alston Gordon Black Merrill Black Danita Boyd Darlene Bronson Marlene Bronson Curtis Brunson Sue Bullock Janet Burley Monty Burris Qtoditas... SowGc ei c Die v traditions are usually thought of as belonging to a family, but DHS has proven that traditions can and do exist for schools too. Something does not become an annual tradition by occurring just once or twice. One of DHS's oldest and perhaps most beneficial is the school exchange assem- bly with Stuttgart. The first exchange was held in 1965 in hopes of creating a more friendly atmosphere between the two rivals. The week of the big game is celebrated by both schools and each has one day to entertain the other. Juniors haven't always had the privilege of ordering individualized senior rings. Previous to 1964, all rings were exactly the same. No hassling with price lists — everything was decided for you. Something to think about, huh! Although most customs are well liked, DHS seniors may offer one exception. Every year juniors are hon- ored with the task of pulling off the Jr.-Sr. banquet without one senior knowing the theme until the special night. When you ask a junior where he is going with that paint and all you receive in return is a mysterious smile, you'll know that the ritual is still being carried out. Christmas is one season that brings to mind old tra- ditions and DHS is no exception. At the slightest men- tion of the Christmas season, sophomores can be seen scurrying down the halls with blinking lights and other festive yuletide ornaments. Each year Seniors are guaranteed certain privileges. The Class of 1968 made it law that the front row was for senior parking and for seniors only. Some tradi- tions may be broken, but seniors see that this one is strictly adherred to. These customary events and rituals are just a few of the traditions that made DHS seem more like a family. New ones are started and old ones are sometimes bro- ken, but the favorites remain. 10 Traditions Some Never Die

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£ ven though most of our time was spent studying, we still found time to handle part time jobs, paint signs for Stuttgart Week, rehearse for plays, shop for the latest fads, and lust relaxing by riding around the square. DHS students managed to accom plish these plus many more as they made 1978 a unique year Student Life 7

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Taking advantage of their privilege, sophomores Gary Woodiel and Kay Bax ter decorate for Christmas holidays. Scott Horton, Student Council president, calls Stuttgart to make arrangements for the traditional exchange assembly. Searching for an ideal theme. Junior class president Stacia Hester and Vice President LeAnne Pittman contemplate on their plans for the Junior-Senior banquet. Puzzled over which type of class rings to order, Debbie Almond examines other choices of rings. Making sure no one gets his parking space, Larence Wright parks on Senior row. Seniors 11