Douglas Southall Freeman High School - Historian Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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BEAMING PRINCESS STEVIE BASS, ASSISTED BY DAVY STREET, STEPS DOWN FROM HER DECORATED FLOAT. Queen Dee Dee reigns over chilly Homecoming WARM SMILES counteract chilly weather as Commentator A drum major’s whistle, a drummer’s sharp response, princesses Jerry Howard and ‘Toni Leach pass the stands. and the 1962 Homecoming festivities began. In the interlude between pep rally and final bell, student spirit grew with anticipation. Almost before the notes of the last bell faded, the parking lot in front of school rang with festive confusion. Laughter and chatter filled the air as Rebels with keen eyes and cold hands created intricate designs out of ordinary napkins, crepe paper, and foil. Finally seven o’clock arrived, cold and clear. Prin- cesses, ready to turn warming smiles on shivering spectators, settled themselves atop floats. Excited cries of “Here they come!” accompanied the transformed automobiles onto the field. Following a complete cir- cuit before the crowd, the princesses disembarked to view the football game from seats on the 50-yard line. The closing minutes of the first half found the girls wending their way cautiously through the cheering fans in preparation for the evening’s climax. Then, one by one, they walked slowly to mid-field. After silence fell, the announcer’s voice boomed through the loudspeaker to proclaim Dee Dee Notting- ham 1962 Homecoming Queen and Pam Curtis her Maid-of-Honor. Two prize-winning floats, those of the French Club and Y-Teens Triangle III, came forward to convey radiant royalty around the field. The game closed with a DSF come-from-behind vic- tory, and Rebels and their dates retired to a Harvest Hop, fin al act of another Homecoming celebration.

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Fall activities beckon vacationing students Early in September DSF students reluctantly traded beaches, tennis courts, and summer jobs for classrooms, textbooks, and teachers. The football team, already re- acquainted with school because of weeks of practice during the summer, initiated afternoon sessions in preparation for the coming season. Incoming sophomores, bewildered by the first day in a new school, soon became familiar with winding corridors and elusive classrooms. Participation in high school hfe began with the election of junior varsity cheerleaders. Hopeful sophomore girls worked hard to learn cheers and to present them before all the stu- dents for the final selection. Senior Day in the library helped to acquaint ihe upperclassmen with the newest facilities for both re- search and enjoyment. After listening to an explana- tion of the organizatio n of library material, they were free to browse among the tables containing brand new books and suggested ideas for English term papers. In the auditorium, busy yearbook staff members checked for proper attire and smiling faces before send- ing juniors and sophomores backstage. Here, concealed behind the red curtain, a photographer patiently posed hundreds of students as he took individual pictures. With the kickoff of the first football game of the season, the transition from summer to fall was com- plete. Vacations faded into the background, and Rebels embarked on the journey through another school year. SPENDING THEIR STUDY HALL IN THE HUSHED LIBRARY, TWO SENIORS LEAF THROUGH READING MATERIAL. Se a A DRUM ROLL AND LOUD TRUMPET BLAST set the pace for spirited Rebels, cheering the team at a pre-school pep rally.

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PAUSING amid Homecoming excitement, Queen Dee Dee happily receives congratulations from alumna Gwen Crowder. NEW MAID-OF-HONOR Pam Curtis smilingly accepts her WHILE SECOND-QUARTER ACTION takes place on the field, banner from Judy Royal, last year’s Homecoming Queen. princesses prepare for the half-time ceremonies. Bottom: With a yell from the cheerleaders, the Homecoming parade comes through the gates and rolls past enthusiastic Rebel rooters.