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

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22 Concerts The singer. Excitement filled the Coliseum when singer Billy Joel visited Richmond in December. Guitar man. Lead guitarist Tom Scholtz of Boston captivates Richmonders during their January concert. A Night On The Town

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yaze. A Freeman couple relaxes fore they do more shopping at e during the Christmas season. Dating socializing were an important part of life at Freeman. Parties were an inexpensive place to take a date while others went stag and socialized with their friends. Movies were frequented by Freeman couples and Animal House seemed to be the favorite during the fall season. Football and basketball games also provided exciting entertainment while on the other hand, there were many concerts such as Pablo Cruz, Doobie Brothers, and Billy Joel which Rebels enjoyed. For the students who enjoyed dancing, there was a Homecoming dance, sorority dances, and of course the Junior and Senior Proms. Also the “What’s Up” disco was open on Sundays for minors. Many times the weather dominated what Rebels did for recreation. The beach provided an escape for a week- end during hot weather at the beginning and end of the school year. Warm but comfortable temperatures took many students to the park on Sunday afternoons. Frozen ponds proved to be a popular spot to skate and socialize. The year ended with many new friends and good memories. a quiet Jimmy I Dating and Socializing 21

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Cat’s in the Cradle. Singer Harry Chapin performs one of his hit songs at his show in the mosque. Don’t Look Back. On January 27 at the coliseum, Boston played before a sell-out audience. Several years ago at the beginning of the seventies, concerts at the Mosque, Coliseum, and The William and Mary Hall had to be cancelled time after time due to lack of interest. This has greatly changed over the years. Names such as Harry Chapin, Pablo Cruise, the Commodores, Billy Joel, and Boston have appeared here and in the surrounding area. A popular group among Freeman students seemed to be Pablo Cruise, who appeared at The University of Richmond Robins Center. Although it was far away, most students agreed that some of the best concerts were held at William and Mary Hall in Williamsburg. Since it was over an hour’s d rive, several students formed groups and went in one Car. With ticket prices ranging anywhere from six to ten dollars, some people were not able to go to the concerts due to a lack of money. As a result, most students had to work longer hours at their after-school jobs. Most agreed, after going to a concert, it was well worth the effort. Concerts 23