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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After Hours Re-creating past events for Golden Wings Over Richmond, Rebels dramatized various scenes throughout aviation history. The event marked the 50th anniversary of Byrd International Airport and was accompanied by much fanfare and pageantry. The actors tried out two months in advance and were chosen from the Drama classes. Filling church choirs became a goal of many singers as interested Freemanites attended practices with girls from other area high schools. Usually held twice a week at night, the practices took the place of many a homework assignment. The sacrifices were rewarded, however, when on Sundays, perfectly harmonized voices resounded from the choir. Individuals interested in the fine arts participated in the Virginia Museum Youth Guild. Meeting once a month on Sundays, members also did security aide work, ushered at plays, and worked in the cloak room. Senior Mike Halvachs commented, “The opportunities offered through membership in the Guild helped me to appreciate the cultural offerings of Richmond.” Star-struck Rebels flocked to lectures given by Elizabeth Taylor, wife of Us: Senate hopeful John Warner. While campaigning for her husband’s political aspirations, she enlightened would-be actors by holding seminars throughout the state. 30 Community —S Se ee eee ees Assembled ensemble. Gathering at Tucka Presbyterian Church on Sunday evenings, 1 Chapel Ensemble practices for an upcomin Ci Rast ani aT eget