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

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Torrential downpour. With Freeman ahead at halftime during the George Wythe football game, fans run to seek shelter from the rain. Dazzled by a bright streak of Rebel enthusiasm, juniors Patty Everett and Paige Cromar shade their eyes. Opening 3

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WAS iT? What was it? What was that unexplainable aura that encompassed Freeman? It was that “something” which lifted your spirits when you were down—it shivered with excitement at the sight of a hundred Rebel flags waving proudly in the air at the Highland Springs football game—it kept your toes warm in the biting cold 35° weather at Todd Field where the Rebs encountered defeat for the first time—it was winning class competition at a pep rally—it gave you strength and hope when close friends or family became ill or were hurt—it was the thrill of getting that date with that “special someone”—it was a sense of achievement after receiving an A on your English exam—it was something which could not be pinpointed, but was everywhere and shared by all. It was Rebel spirit. — x oie S Thumbs up. After repairing a broken light, janitor Roosevelt Purvis congratulates himself on his success. Rebel paraphernalia lies in anticipation of action at a home football game. 2 Opening

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OpeENING..... Student Life Academics .. SYMONS 5 5 oso The spirit was familiar to everyone and each experienced it in a unique and individualistic manner. The gymnast who accomplished a superior routine or the chess club member who put his opponent in checkmate felt the sensation, but in a totally different way. SODA members saw it in the eyes of the sixth graders whom they worked with and taught that they were lovable and capable; you felt it when you discovered your locker covered with Happy Birthday wrapping paper and stuffed with balloons. When you ran to tell your friends (who were probably responsible for the surprise), each student that you passed caught a portion of the spirit which radiated from you. The current continued from person to person until each individual had grasped a piece of the spirit. No Exit. Students become accustom to the library's new theft prevention device. Cycle mania. Encompassed by mopeds and ten- speeds, freshman Landis Wintermute secures the lock on his bike. 78 82 OrGANizations. .1 24 SHUIUGERIIS 6 o 5 5 All 7 INGE X@ pene eee cee CNOSSIING 6 3 bo 4 Opening “Ualisi the OEY OBE: PERE SH SOT LL LEE PTE ww yy a ee ae Ss agagreene BBR +