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

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A Chill in the Air As winter rolled around, the cool ER Gare Se NF EERE TOS LE ON aS — —— 2 5K idles ing Q weather brought varied activities to Freeman students. Snow forecasts were always welcomed with open ears as this was a possible opportunity for a day off from school. Many Rebels found a warm change by attending basketball games on bleak evenings or tennis matches at the Richmond Coliseum. Others were perfectly content to sit in front of a roaring fire with a cup of hot chocolate. Winter brought with it many anxious- ly awaited holidays. Christmas and Hanukkah allowed many social events with both friends and family. Dances and special parties accompanied these holidays. A finishing touch to the holiday season was New Years Eve. That night allowed people to reflect upon the past year and anticipate the coming year in a festive atmosphere. Skiing encouraged many daring students to the slopes of Wintergreen and Massannutten. Either individually or with groups of friends, beginners and experts attempted to master the slopes. Rebels anticipated the Winter Olympics which were held in the United States. Many found time between home- work to watch the athletes on television. Snow was greatly welcomed by the majority of students. With snow falls ranging from two inches to fourteen inches, students were able to relax for a day or two from the school work. The “Great Snowfall” of mid-January provided a time for the neighborhood “gang” to have snow battles and even snow ice cream. While many students enjoyed the frosty weather, others yearned for the warm, sunny days of summer. » The people, though, were able to compromise as the winter was both mild and harsh. Snurfing U.S.A. Junior Walt Westin finds a snowy hillside a convenient spot for “snurfing.” 20 Winter

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A Secret Surprise. Senior Pam Munson discovers a Thanksgiving treat from her Rebelettes III secret palin her locker. SP a KS AEN Ree REE keg ie seek Tt S vc. ae ee g meee ie: stty B The Kick Off. On a warm autumn day, junior Billy Riggs enjoys a friendly game of football with his younger brother. The Lunch Bunch. Sitting among the fallen leaves, students eat lunch on the Rent lawn of school in the early fall. Fall 19

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yy. 22°) A snowy wilderness. The heavw snowfall in January ih -= covers a neighborhood woods. Snow bunnies. Rebels prepare for winter activities after an 11:00 school closing. Slippery, snowy weather. Rebels walk to their cars after snow closed school at 11:00. A th te aba: Winter 21