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

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A memorable moment. For the last time, the Seniors join with the underclassmen to sing a song dedicated to their class. Anticipation. Anxious Seniors wait for their cue to come out onto the field. 8 Graduation

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Cause: Rebels had to fill their spare time with worthwhile ac- tivities. Effect: The entire school bene- fitted from these after school endeavors, but for most of the students the problem was finding spare time, not filling it. Some Rebels wanted to be independently wealthy and got jobs at Regency or other stores. Some participated in the construction of their class floats or made their acting debut in Stunt Talent Night. Most found time to go to a movie with friends, relax with a coke sneaked from the teachers cafeteria machine, or socialize in the halls or the auditorium before school. Although Rebels were pressured into putting their homework first, these activities were important. They allowed Rebels to grow and change and to learn about life as well as history and English. STQDENT LIFE

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Future Politicians. Charles Tenser delivers ‘his motivation speech at the graduation ceremonies. There were many different expres- sions on the faces of the graduating class of 1980 as they reached for the document which marked the end of their childhood. To each student the high school diploma had a different mea- ning. Junior Marshals Vicki Houck and Ann Kelly led the procession to the stadium, where the senior class pres- ident, Ann Marie Edwards, delivered her welcome. Mr. Deen Entsminger composed and directed the anthem “Tomorrow’, which was dedicated to the class of 1980. Charles Tenser and senior class vice president David Wilbourne then delivered speeches which were well received by all. An invocation and benediction were of- fered to the class, their parents, and to the other relatives by W. Emest Hogge and Rabbi Gerome Berkowitz. Although their thoughts at the time were on their plans for the evening, in the back of everyone’s mind loomed the pending responsibilities they would soon face as adults. It’s all over. Seniors exchange greetings and con- gratulations with their families and friends after the ceremony. Graduation 9