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

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More than a place to learn “Can you tell me where Room 212 is?” was a familiar cry as SCA Big Brothers and Sisters directed the puzzled newcomers to homerooms and classes. With maps and schedules in hand, incoming freshmen and sophomores bravely explored their new terrain. Cautioned by SCA President Jay Weinstein of elevator passes and senior privileges, the newly inducted Freemanites asked numerous questions of their Big Brothers and Sisters in anticipation of the first day. On opening day most classes were shortened due to the moming assembly in which Jay Weinstein stressed school involvement as the key to a successful year at Freeman. After the assembly, students returned to homerooms where endless forms were filled out resulting in cramped hands and boggled minds for most of the new ar- rivals. Classes proceeded in a semi- organized fashion as teachers and students took turns learning names and meeting new people. As the first tumultuous day finally drew to a close, many of the newcomers had already begun to take their places in high school, and were preparing to ready themselves for a year at Douglas Southall Freeman. Homeward Bound. School is forgotten for a moment as Rebels board their buses wit h anticipation of the upcoming weekend. 8 First Day Orientation

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Dining out. A sunny mid-afternoon ae brings — outside to enjoy their lunch on the front wn. We were what we wanted to be. We were students at Freeman and proud to be Rebels. From the knowledge we gained, we grew to become young adults who carried out the Dixie spirit in many ways. As students, we were bogged down with daily scores of homework cae assignments; this requirement created : unbelievable pressures for most students. — But we were striving for goals which could only be reached through hard — - work and determination. The working — — Rebel looked forward to paydays and spent his money wisely. Dealingwith - customers and business personnel, he was exposed to a different side of life, one which was slowly approaching. Fach person was actively involved inthe oa and school, whether he eee in the Nee River. Raft Race, | constructed the float, acted in Golden Wings Over Richmond, decorated for the. prom, rallied with Teen Democrats or just helped with R-CAP. But between — school work, and activities, each ee found time to be himself and get to know his peers. Stopping by Mz after the — game was a favorite pasti.ne along with — watching “Gilligan’s Island” after along - - day at school, remembering history dates while in the shower, sledding at C.C.V., and going out on dates ... . dates? Wadin’ through the water. While speshiog through puddles, junior Dean Lewis discovers that the distance from the parking lot to the school appears to double on rainy mornings. — Student Life 7

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a New Directions PTETPSET] Pll drin ? Mike Friedma - unfinished hor SOA OFFICERS FOR 107) 10% PRES, JAY WEANSTEIN VICK PRES JON DURESKY StE. MELANIE MCALLISTER Preschool Problems. During orientation, SCA Big Brother and Sister, Melanie McAllister and Jay Weinstein direct lost freshmen to their homerooms. Interior Decorators. Returning from summer vacation, seniors Lynne Runner and Mary Goodrich decorate their locker to the amusement of senior Pat Hohl. First Day Orientation 9