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

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“We must stop meeting like this.” Juniors Frances Fain and Jamie Isen take a minute between classes to exchange a greeting. Small talk. Catching up on last minute homework, juniors Jon Duresky and Kate Clementson meet after lunch in the auditorium. Dating Socializing 23

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After Hours Nisht Life The familiar question of “What are you doing tonight?” could be heard as Rebels prepared for the upcoming weekend. Meeting in the library in the morning and in the auditorium after lunch, groups of Rebels socialized while planning their weekends. They looked forward to the weekends, which brought a much needed and welcomed break from the schedule of the week. Fleeing from the day-to-day routine of homework, students escaped on Fridays to be greeted with the usual choice of movies or parties. During football season, the football team provided entertainment for Rebels, who turned out in record numbers to cheer their team on to victory. Others with more money packed into the Richmond Coliseum to see Doobie Brothers and Pablo Cruise, while many headed for William and Mary Hall, where Boz Scaggs and the Beach Boys played to near sell-out crowds. When funds began to run low, Rebels frequented Regency Square, which remained a favorite place to meet friends while browsing through shops. As many Rebels turned eighteen, Broad Street Station and Phillips Continental Lounge became popular night spots in the West End. Less ingenious Rebels had to be satisfied with a night at home in front of the television. However, the general opinion was that almost anything was better than homework and studying. Shopping spree. Senior Judi Harrison and boyfriend Jeff Wright search for Christmas presents at Hip Pocket in Regency Square. 22 Dating Socializing

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After Hours Con S Rocking Richmond Emerson, Lake, and Palmer performs “Lucky Man” during a December concert at Richmond Coliseum. 24 Concerts Rocking into Richmond, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Harry Chapin, Doobie Brothers, and Earth, Wind, and Fire drew large if not sell-out crowds to the Richmond Coliseum. This year could very well be called the “year of the concert” as devoted Rebels turned out in record numbers to support popular rock bands. Other dedicated Freemanites traveled to Williamsburg where Boz Scaggs and the Beach Boys performed before jam-packed crowds at William and Mary Hall. Providing a getaway from the day-to- day school routine, concerts seized a large portion of Revels’ paychecks and sparetime. Freemanites have grown in the key of life accustomed to forking out $6.00, $7.00, and $7.50 for many groups in large demand. In past years it has been unprofitable for many groups to play at the Coliseum. High ticket prices causing poor ticket sales and small turnouts have led to the cancelling of numerous concerts. The trend seemed to be changing this year as cancelled-outs were replaced by sold-outs. Remaining one of the most popular singing groups, the Doobie Brothers returned to the Coliseum for the third straight year. Earth, Wind, and Fire were also high on Rebels’ list, drawing over 10,000 people to the Richmond Coliseum.