Duncan University Fletcher High School - Senator Yearbook (Neptune Beach, FL)

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Miss Fletcher C omradeship born out of fair competition A metamorphosis of external and yet oftentimes profound nature took place during the Miss Fletcher con- test. The extrinsic qualities of the contest were the pre- sentation of talent, poise, and grooming achieved by each contestant. However the deeper, less tangible qualities that developed lie in the experience of sharing and help- ing one another. It was a kind of comradeship born out of fair competition. The participants, each representing an organization of the school, spent weeks planning and rehearsing for the climatic moment. Times of extreme frustration and em- barrassment were interspersed with levity and CX- citeinent. In the final moments, however, when the crown was placed and the new Miss Fletcher began her reign, each girl had gained deeper insight into her own strengths and abilities. Upper Left: As first runner-up, Susan Respess exemplifies her own qualities of ueauty and poise. Upper Middle: Laden with awards and roses, Marian Gulliford begins her reign as the newly crowned Miss Fletcher. Upper Right: janet johnstou and Cynthia Davis sway in unison as their smiles lend a pleasing air to the opening dance. Lower Right: Teresa XVright glowingly reports to the audience a toinatos side to ro- mance. Lower Middle: Mary Mike Crider car- ries the frace of old fashioned charm as she mod- els in fhe street wear competition--one step further in liecoiuiug second runner-up. 24 . - , . . . 4 First Row: Susan Cliett, Cynthia Davis, Teresa Wright fMiss Congenialityj, Susan liespess ffirst runner-upj, Marian Culliford fMiss Fletcher and most talentedj, Mary Mike Crider tsecond runner- upj, Debbie Huband, Susan Carrol, Buff Hatcher. Second Row: Pat Pharr, Marcia Riggs, Dana r Keasler, Ellen O,Connell, Sandy Autrey, Patty Parman, Donna Self, Sharon Peach, Diane Mo- riarty. Third Row: Sherrie Vandenliurg, Marti Fleming, Denise Haney, Lori Skipper, Rachel Messina, Ann Parsons, janet Iohnston.

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Plays and Chorus Concerts Upper Middle: Ivy Dwyer, Nancy Pittis, and Ho ly 'Wilson offer a tempting si ht in the Thes- pian performance of Dinny and the VVitches',. Upper Right: Jackie Roose looks on Earlene Gaudet with astonishment, dis laying the dra- matic ability of F letcheris Thespians. Lower Right: Laura Reynolds and Deanna Smith shed their inhibitions for a little Christmas spirit. Lower Middle: Providing a refreshin ly differ- ent view of the holidays, members of tie chorus lend life to their Christmas performance. Lower A grinning Eddie Belser plays a snow-cov- ered Santa Claus at the end of this year's Christ- mas concert. 26 i time for letting oneis self shine through Nearly professional performances were presented to Fletcher audiences by the school's Thespians, Chorus, and Chorale. For each group there were weeks of rehear- sals and preparation in anticipation of their performances in their own special fields. Dinny and the Witchesy' opened a new and exciting season for Fletcher's Thespians, setting a standard of suc- cess and quality that the rest of the year's performances were to follow. With the guidance of Mr. Monk, students organized and produced their own plays. Costuming, make-up, props and lighting were all as important as the actors and their lines. The Thespians saw all their work gel into perfection as they attended the statewide com- petition in Tampa. The Fletcher Chorus gave its annual Christmas and spring concerts, singing, not only traditional but modern songs. The Chorale, singing in costume and often pan- tomiming their songs, were a smaller group, made up of Chorus members. They sang with T-. V. personality Vir- ginia Atter Keyes at a business luncheon in December and january saw the group performing at a convention for Duval principals. Chorus members, as well as the Chorale, participated in District and State meets in the spring. 2 Nh