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

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%.. : z i re rae + ‘ ranean 7 i Tail end. Junior Lynn Cary, Alice-in-Wonderland, helps junior Fitz Patrick, Cheshire Cat, to unravel his tail. Giving it all he’s got. With the help of other band members, junior Jeff Linquist performs a medley of songs from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. Stunt Talent Night 17

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More than a place to learn “Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be too late!” murmured the White Rabbit as practice was begun for the March 8, 9, and 10 productions of Stunt-Talent Night. The theme of “Alice in Wonderland” was chosen by the Junior class which produces Stunt-Talent Night every year in order to earn money for upcoming proms and floats. Rehearsals and auditions filled February, as participants were selected to begin the difficult preparation of carrying the theme throughout the performance. Scripts had to be written and rewritten, lines learned and memorized, costumes acquired, props made, and finally fifteen acts had to be chosen from twenty auditions. A panel of teachers and students judged the acts on the basis of ability and originality. Once acts were designated to take part in the production, the endless hours spent after school rehearsing, polishing, and perfecting routines began. Stunt-Talent Night and the preparation needed to “pull it off” proved to be worthwhile for all involved, as performances went smoothly with the best acts being awarded prizes. However, after it was all over the thirty — 4 junior class members who acted out seo ae Rodney javier Alice in Wonderland vowed that they Yor Stunt Telent Nicht ae would never do it again. Like Alice they ‘ es : had had enough of their adventure. Down the rabbit-hole Tea time. Staring curiously, Lynn Cary, Alice-in- “Wonderland, questions Diana Law, producer, aige Weinberg, the Door Mouse, and Buddy Corbet, the Mad Hatter, as they practice the tea » party scene. — 16 Stunt Talent Night

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More than a place to learn 18 Graduation The end had come. It was time for 494 Seniors to graduate, thus terminating their high school life. For many this meant the end of teachers, homework, and school, and the beginning of jobs or lives of their own. To others it held the promise of college and more studying. For all involved, graduation remained a day which had been long looked forward to. From the time they ordered their caps and gowns to graduation day itself, excitement prevailed throughout the Senior class. Seniors looked forward to their banquet, bacculaureate service, and graduation night with expectations of happiness. Graduation day proved cold and rainy. Commencement exercises were moved to the gym. Though conditions ET £2 ¥ - “¥ . one Page ae TR! og on a di “fs . AP.. ay “PX aottg z.2 4 % 3 i ee “ sie ih — i i. , 3 ’ '. f ‘ ae 2a . é ‘3 My ie ' 8 es we ms arp % j ee s ‘ F oe 2 were crowded and the schedule disrupted, the spirit of the class of ’77 was barely hampered. Class president Brent Finch delivered the welcoming address to the assembled crowd of relatives and friends. Class speaker Leslie David Smith spoke on “it’s hard to be someone,” and Linda Gail Leroy concentrated her delivery on “a step, not a threshold.” The Concert Choir set the mood by singing “Go Out of Your Door,” a song composed by director Mr. Deen Entsminger, and dedicated to the Senior class. . After exercises, parties and picture taking occupied most of the evening. As goodbyes and addresses were exchanged, many Rebs felt the true impact of graduation.