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

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Town Meeting. SCA President Charles Sims welcomes new students at the Orientation Program. Hold it. Big Sister Diana Vance explains some guidelines to new students. Orientation, First Day 13

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e ry l ) Le Guide Touriste. Big Brother Donald Taylor coun- sels new students outside the annex at the orientation. “Where’s the pool?” “Where can I buy an elevator pass?” These may have been the inqui- ries made by unworldly freshmen and sophomores as they entered the audi- torium for an orientation program given a few days prior to the open- ing of school. The orientation pro- gram was designed to help new stu- dents become more familiar with Freeman and its activities. After speeches were made by SCA officers, the new Rebels were divided into groups. They were then given a tour of the school by the SCA Big Brothers and Sisters, one boy and girl for each group, leading the new students and answering any questions they might have. After- wards a reception was held to wel- come new Freemanites, to give them a chance to meet their future class- mates and the Big Brothers and Sis- ters. Big Sister Debbie Young commented, “I feel that the Orienta- tion Program was good because it formed a link between the upper and lower classes.” After what seemed to be a rel- atively short summer, the first day of school arrived. Sitting in unair- conditioned rooms for most of the day made Rebels dream of those sum- mer days spent either at the pool or at the beach. However, most Rebs had a good outlook for the coming year, anticipating all the activities, sporting events, and the seniors their new privileges and status. Af- ter meeting in the gym for the open- ing assembly, old and new Rebels alike ventured to their homerooms and were given their schedules, each hoping that his or hers would be correct. SCA Big Brothers and Sisters were a big help to new students in finding their classes. For the first few days of school, they went to the freshman and sophomore home- rooms to explain upcoming activities and to answer any questions they might still have about Freeman. As the year progressed, the need for this assistance decreased steadily as the new students learned more and more and became a working part of the school. Get to the Point. Big Sister Gretchen Nail gives direc- tions to confused students. 12 Orientation, First Day

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Body Language. Several seniors attempt to spell out “Rebels” at the Tucker pep rally. Such a ham. Senior Steve Lane jams at a pep rally. S-E-N-I-O-R-S! The senior class shows its spirit at the Tucker pep rally. 14 Pep Rallies