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

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Moment of enlightenment. Senior Jody Newman tells senior Mark Atkinson that he should not worry, in the play “Postcards.” Acting supreme. Senior Jody Newman enacts a sad moment in the one act play “Postcards.” Plays 27

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The warning. Senior Tom Neblet warns Melanie Straw with a knife against her throat to be a careful visitor in The Playroom. Happy together. Seniors David Hirschi and Kacy Pollard portray a rich couple in The Playroom. Did you ever want to be a famous actor or actress but didn’t know where to begin? Believe it or not, Rebels had an excellent opportunity to find their talents in the field of acting! This opportunity was offered through the drama classes. The drama students were taught the skills and techniques of acting. Throughout the year they studied the theatre and various plays and playwrights. Each six weeks meant new projects in the form of skits and pantomimes. As senior Jody Newman commented, “Many people consider drama an easy class. If time is devoted, improvement is inevitable. Most of all, one gets to know his own acting ability.” For two nights in November, the auditorium was filled with students, teachers, parents, and friends enjoying the dramatic talent in The Playroom. The setting was a dual one, for the stage served as an attic playroom and a living room simultaneously. The action took place in New York during the 1960’s. Five spoiled teenagers, Theresa Raynor, Angel Pate, David Scoven, Mark Atkinson, and Tom Neblett kidnapped Melanie Straw in rebellion against her parents, Kacy Pollard and David Hirschi. Though they attempted to drug their captive, the teenagers were stopped by the police at the end of the play. Express Thyself 26 Plays

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Rich Rebels? Free samples. Senior Debbie Huntly helps a customer decide on a cheese during the Christmas rush. Work. Another one of those four letter words. Well then, why work? For most Rebels the reason why was the lack of money. Most allowances didn’t allow for much spending money. Also many students were saving for college. Although most students had jobs as cashiers and salespersons, there was a wide range of jobs for Freemanites. From delivering papers to cleaning kennels to pumping gas, salaries usually ranged from $2.65 to $3.00 an hour for up to thirty-five hours of work. Lisa Gee, a junior, commented about her job at Up Against The Wall. “It interferes with dating alot.” Most workers agreed that their jobs interfered with social life and school work. The money helped make up for the disadvantages though. The wallets were no longer empty, the bank accounts grew, and there was more money spent for oneself. Fill it up. Senior Debbie Woy pumps gas at Crown on Patterson Avenue. She is one of the few women pumping gas in Richmond. 28 Jobs