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

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hse After HOurs ‘Priorities Must De set “Will Maxwell Smart ever crack the code and break the spy ring ... or will Gilligan finally be rescued?” Seeing that sparetime was a nonexistent word in most Freeman dictionaries, few Rebels would ever know the outcome of these questions. With heads glued permanently in books, Freemanites lacked time to even take a break after school. Homework took up the majority of Rebel’s time with jobs running a close second. Between these two barriers, Gilligan didn’t have a chance and neither did extracurricular activities. As teachers reinforced their favorite motto, “Priorities must be set and my class had better take priority,” sparetime was pushed aside to make room for term papers, projects, and exams. However, a few versatile Rebels refused to crack under the strain and continued to participate in sports, clubs, and to pursue their hobbies unhampered by schoolwork. Remaining after school, athletic teams practiced and perfected their sports inspite of numerous tests. Club meetings were also held after school with a mandatory requirement for members to attend, on a “you miss two meetings you're out basis.” This tactic, supposedly, gave members incentive to tear themselves away from studies. Attempting to compete with schoolwork, publication staffs experienced an equally difficult time persuading members “that yearbook was more important than grades.” Last but not least, hobbies were alloted the time left over after homework and extracurricular activities. At this rapid pace it was no wonder that Gilligan was thrust aside for more important things. Fire fighter. In preparation for Homecoming festivities, junior Jim Walker helps to fireproof the junior class float. 28 Sparetime

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Help Wanted It all began when I saw the sign at the Pick Em Up Quick Burger Joint, “Help wanted, apply here in person.” I looked in at the crowd of hungry customers and thought, “I can’t miss here; they need me.” I went in and was hired immediately by the manager, who gave me a uniform to put on, which of course didn’t fit. Five minutes later I was an expert at making french fries. Despite the pickle and ketchup fights, the next day I was promoted to a waitress. The dream of a lifetime—waitress. After many weeks of serving customers, | obtained the untimate level of the hamburger profession—the cash register. After only two nights, | became a whiz at the keyboard, but then it happened. I got fired because I dropped the ‘cash register on some fat woman’s foot; by accident, of course, but that didn’t matter to my manager. I guess it’s better this way; I don’t like hamburgers anyway. It’s a real bargain. After a demonstration by junior Cyrus Rafii, a wary customer at Disco Sports is persuaded to invest in a set of dumbbells. Jobs 27

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i Me Oe eer eae sito atone mo amnion pgabsiitoniwsnvacaatasteninamactanitag ict AAEM: Dt ons ee ea: Red B s again! Clearing:his plane for take off, senior Bill Wilkins-prepares to lift off at Hanover Airport. — Eat your heart out. During seventh period Commentator study hall, senior Carrie Kass takes a break to eat pizza. That’s the way the cookie crumbles. Raising money for service projects, member Melanie Gilbert and president Janet Haney convince junior Scott Oliver into buying brownies after school. Sparetime 29