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

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More than a place to learn Can it. Cancelled due to lack of support from the student body, the S.C.A’s attempt at having a Homecoming dance is trashed as less than 600 tickets were sold. Royal reception. Junior Class Princess April Hamel is congratulated by Varsity Cheerleaders Robin Cook and Ginger Heflin, after having been crowned Maid-of-Honor. 12 Homecoming

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Rebel Rally “Pep Rally” probably isn’t defined in most dictionaries, but everyone knew what it meant. To some it meant that fifth, sixth, and seventh periods were shortened. To others it meant a time to talk with friends. Yet, to a majority of Rebels, a pep rally helped to heighten the excitement for the upcoming game. Seniors, juniors, and sophomores alike showed their respective spirit by wearing designated clothing and painting signs in preparation for the often heated battle for the spirit stick. Rugby shirts, white shirts, jeans, and even balloons showed the renewed spirit within the classes. After the sophomores disrupted the Tucker pep rally, though, the varsity cheerleaders decided to temporarily suspend class competition and supplement it for a united cheer by all classes. “Pep rallies are created to raise the level of spirit of the whole school and not to create dissension among the classes,” commented head varsity cheerleader Terri Wirth. With attention re-adjusted on the school as a whole, rather than on a particular class, the drill team, majorettes, and color guard were able to combine with the band and begin their routines without interruption from a class cheer. Say Hey. Screaming out a cheer to promote Rebel spirit, Varsity cheerleader Susan Balch urges Freeman on to victory. Junior Jargon. Contributing to the fervor of the ep rally, juniors flash a battered sign to boost ebel spirit. Pep Rallies 11

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: ’ : “It’s almost like I never left,” | ON)] if S { G N] ht remarked a 1977 graduate returning for Homecoming. As past and present Freemanites packed into the overflowing stands, greetings were exchanged as many returning graduates were reunited for the first time since they began their college life. Talk of upcoming exams could be heard throughout the stands as ex-Rebels and Rebels awaited the start of the Homecoming parade. Getting under way around 7:30, the Homecoming parade consisted of 44 cars and floats carrying a precious cargo of princesses and soon to be crowned Queen and Maid-of-Honor. As the floats made their way slowly around the track, they were judged on the most original theme and design. The winning float was the Senior class entry of ‘Rebs are best around, send Henrico underground.” Second and third places were taken by the Band and Spanish Club respectively. These awards, however, did not take into consideration the many months of planning and work which had gone into the preparation of all the floats entered in the Homecoming parade. For participating individuals, clubs, and classes, Homecoming actually began months prior to the festivites on October 21. Themes had to be chosen, and trucks and cars found to transport the floats, as Rebels transformed yards of chicken wire and thousands of napkins into spirit boosting floats. Tension mounted during halftime as thirty princesses lined up for the crowning of the 1977 Homecoming Queen. Senior Anne Trainer’s gasp acknowledged that she had won the title and the crown. Junior Class Princess April Hamel was selected Maid-of- Honor. Even though Homecoming proved to be a success for the Rebels who turned out to watch Freeman’s 20-0 victory over Henrico, there was one disappointing aspect which marred the otherwise perfect night. The canceling of the Homecoming dance due to S.C.A.’s failure to seil 600 tickets. Mixed emotions. With a look of astonishment, senior Anne Trainer screams and crys as her name is called for 1977 Homecoming Queen. ee ae Homecoming 13