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

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Follow-the-leaders. Helpful seniors Ann Singer and Rusty Gregg give new students a guided tour during orientation. Executive Address. Greeting both the new and old Rebels, S.C.A. president Mark Steinhoff opens the First Day Assembly. Orientation 15

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Jitier Gilters “Can you tell me where to go please?”” Bewilderment characteriz- ed the unfamiliar students entering Freeman for summer orientation. Mark Steinhoff, the SCA president, extended a cordial welcome by informing listeners what to expect in the months ahead. Following introductions of the administration and SCA officers, eight seniors representing social and athletic aspects of Freeman spoke briefly. Afterwards, SCA Big Brothers and Sisters conducted perplexed young Rebels on a tour through the puzzling maze of halls. As one Big Sister, senior Leslie Sinclair, commented, ‘The program made the students feel like a real part of Freeman, along with alleviating the lost feelings that come with the first day.” The SCA council chose seventy-five seniors for Big Brothers and Sisters, designating hall monitors and pairs to work in homerooms. Opening day found confused new- comers frantically searching for room numbers. Hasty conversations about selected classes and schedul- “(can top that!” Amusing sophomores with tales of their first days at Freeman, Big Sisters Joy Via and Gail LeRoy attempt to calm shakey nerves, 14 Orientation ing dilemmas provided the opportunity to reaffirm old friendships. Agreeing with Mr. Anthony’s feelings that the first day ran.smoothly, one freshman added that ‘it was scary, but | enjoyed seeing all of my friends again.” Similar feelings were experienced also by teachers, who spent hours preparing classrooms and lesson plans. Using participation as his theme, Mark Steinhoff began the first assembly welcoming both new students and returning students to Freeman. Mark expressed his desire for every person to become involved by reminding them that ‘‘the key word that success depends upon is cooperation.” First-day pandemonium continued after school as panicky Rebs scurried up and down the ramp, locating misplaced buses. Overflowing conditions caused lines to form at the parking lot exits, while close-living Freemanites learned that walking was much more convenient, and quicker.

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Pillsbury dou gh boys toed ree TT Mrs. Carol Crowder Bachelor Living II, Home and Family Living, Bachelor Living, Freshman class, FHA Mrs. Gail Gardner Bachelor Living, Food Management and Child Development, Home Economics |, FHA, Freshman class Mrs. Verna Sanger Clothing and Home Furnishings, Home Economics Il, Home Economics, FHA All Ears. Dr. Jerry Whitt from River Road Baptist Church discusses the spiritual and moral aspects of matrimony with a Home and Family Living class. Koolaid Kids. Mixing some liquid refreshments, juniors Suzanne Lawson and Paige Browder add finishing touches to a pre- pera meal during their sixth period ome Ec. class. 16 Home Economics