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

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Coming and Going “I have a pep club meeting this afternoon. Can | borrow the car today?” Students often pleaded similar words to their parents. While the majority of students rode the bus to school, many seniors and some juniors drove cars every day. “I like to drive when the car’s available. I don’t have to rush to the bus, and I can stop for breakfast at Hardee’s if I have time,” commented junior Bitsy Joynes. Belonging to school clubs was made easier if one could drive to school. Some people rode mopeds to school even in the winter while others rode bicycles. Riding a bike to school on a brisk morning saved money be- cause no gas was needed. The stu- dents living near the school usually walked, though many, including some teachers, felt that Three Chopt Road was one of the most dangerous roads in Henrico to cross in the mornings and afternoons. Those who rode the buses often waited for the bus on icy cold days in the winter and rainy warm days in the spring. Sometimes a nice neighbor would allow them to stand under his porch for shelter. Through all types of weather, Freeman students traveled back and forth by different means of trans- portation. Some rode the school bus, others walked, and others drove their cars. Standing on the corner. Rebels await the school bus at the corner of Hollins and Baldwin Roads. 24 Transportation

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Do You Remember When ... 1979 to 1980 marked not only the change of the decade but a memorable year. Rebels were influenced polit- ically and socially by the events happening around them. Because of the Iranian Crisis, Rebels were forced to alter their lifestyles. The Shah had sought medical attention in the United States, and the Iranian students took over the American embassy in Iran. They held over fifty hostages. Because of this, gas prices rose and gas consumption fell. Many Rebels dreaded the long gas lines and some found solutions to the problem by buying smaller cars and mopeds. Lake Placid, New York provided the location for the Winter Olympics. In response to the Russian invasion of Afganistan, Countries planned to move the summer Olympics from Moscow to an alternate site unless Russia left Afghanistan. Memorable events for Freeman students ranged from universal to personal events. Sky Lab’s unpred- ictable fall in the summer caused both apprehension and excitement. The pope’s visit in the fall brought some students to see him in Washing- ton, D. C. Other students began campaigning for the upcoming Presi- 26 Memories dential election in the fall. Many students would remember a special friend or the Homecoming Dance or the first day of school or a first job ... Many school events highlighted the year. Not many students will forget the walkie talkies that the principals kept in the back pockets nor will they forget the assembly in which Michael Broome spoke. Others will remember the ice cream for lunch and the Rebel beach towels sold by the Senior Class. The winter portion of the school year was supplemented by an enormous amount of snow. Over a week of school was lost due to the snow fall. Fashions of the year were both classic and faddish. Many girls were satisfied with crew neck sweaters and wool skirts while others chose fashion jeans and boucle sweaters. Blazers often topped these outfits and clogs covered the feet of many girls. Boys were content in their jeans and khakis with either a sweater or sweat shirt. From the freshman to the senior, some event would remain in their minds concerning 1979-1980. That event may have been a personal victory — passing a class, or a pol- itical event — an election. La mode. Two contrasting fashions of the time are shown by seniors Mary Beth Hart and Sue DeMent as they discuss their homework. “| play football!” Michael Broome stresses a point on ‘motivation as he speaks to the student body during a January assembly.