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

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18 Winter Recreation Watch out below. Senior Robert Alphin tries out his jumping technique while on a ski trip over the Winter holidays. The final throw. Junior Val Hulce gets in a good toss during one of the frequent but illegal snowball Cold Time S Snow Time

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Eee a Golden Days sand Silver Years Music man. The Grand Marshal of Homecomin Steve Basset relaxes in his downtown Richmon home. Float fun. Sophomores Dana Frostic and Walt Western learn the fundamentals of dragon pulling while working after school on their class Oat. ORR wa Homecoming 17

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Snow, snow, and more snow! Excitement grew among students as the first snow appeared and continued to fall until there was quite an accumulation. After weeks of freezing temperatures, the lakes and ponds were ready for skaters. Attics were soon raided for sleds, ice skates, hockey sticks, and snow shovels. Schools, businesses, and stores were closed during much of the bad weather. Though cars were snowed into driveways, and driving was hazardous, students still took advantage of their days at home. Neighborhood roads and hills and the country clubs became popular areas for the owners of sleds. Ice skating and ice hockey lovers joined those who were just learning on the Canterbury, Westmoor, and Raintree ponds and the lakes at the University of Richmond. After a while, most students and teachers grew tired of the snow and ice. They realized that each day taken was from the spring vacation or added onto the end of the year. Many students found excitement at Take off. Senior Dana Neal enjoys one of the many snow days while sledding at Byrd Middle School. esa: i the ski resorts during the weekends. Even when Richmond did not have snow, the nearby mountainous areas did. Much of the snow covering the slopes, though, was man-made. W hen Rebels were not out on the ice or on the snow, they found other Ways to enjoy themselves. Many frequented the movie theatres, while some even visited the bowling alleys and skating rinks. Indoor basketball, tennis, gymnastics, and dancing were also popular. Devoted joggers even ventured out into the cold for their daily exercise. Winter Recreation 19