Fieldale High School - Fieldcrest Yearbook (Fieldale, VA)

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ENTIRE STUDENT BODY ENJOYS INITIATIONS As a part of Rat Week, Fran Dalton, a new Beta Club member, carries Eddie Gibs on' s books to his next class. Under the pretense of misb ehavior in assembly, seventeen members from the jun- ior and senior classes were ordered by Mr. Iler to march upon the stage where they were surprised to learn that they had been accepted as new Beta members. This shock was fol- lowed by an air raid command on the fol- lowing Friday and Monday after assembly. This part of the humorous initiation required the new members to solemnly drop their books and jump into burlap sacks. On these days, oddly dressed characters appeared in the halls of F. H. S. The girls wore similated freckles, p ig - t ails , and were attired in knee-length dresses. Overalls, straw hats, and tennis shoes without socks completed the outfits for the boys. The initiation was most enjoyable for the entire student body. As a continuation of the fun, the formal initiations were held in the Home Economics Department. Among the tasks they had to perform were the obstacle course, interro- gation, and the three-legged race. The mis- chievous new members were forced to go through the belt line to meet the horror of David Jones's unmerciful hand. At the con- clusion of the activities, refreshments were served after which each went his way feeling very tired, very happy, and most of all very honored. To show good sportsmanship, Mary Jane Lawless, Mary Ann Gusler, and Margie Barnard, model their costumes for Beta initiation. To be accepted into the Dramatic Club, the candidates had to learn all the parts of the stage and be able to carry on an oral dis- cussion about themselves. They also had to write a theme on some phase of dramatics and go through the questioning of an interro- gation room composed of Miss Knight and old members. Those who s u c c e e d e d in accomplishing these assignments were admitted into the club. Screening new Dramatic Club members becomes the duty of Patty Gilbert, Janice Joyce, Gale Walker, Shelby Isley, Mike Hundley, and Carolyn Lawson. lO0

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PEP RALLIES AROUSE MUCH SCHOOL SPIRIT The cheerleaders led the student body in cheers and a- roused s c h 0 ol spirit during athletic events. Two members, Jenna Lou Compton and Becky Barnard, were added to the present squad. At the tryouts during assembly, faculty judges chose the new members who were judged on the basis of posture, voice quality, knowledge of the cheer, hand motions, and poise. From left to right are: Brenda Martin, Becky Barnard, Margie Barnard, Barbara Wyatt, Jenna Lou Compton, Eugenia Barnes, and Fran Dalton. With loud noises and shouting, Fiel- dale pep rallies, which were held in the auditorium, created tense excitement and enthusiasm before the games. Our cheer- leaders introduced old f a m i lia r cheers and gay new ones. Students learned the most recent ones so as to be ready on the night of the big game. Now, as we look back, we remember our pep rallie s as one of the most exciting activities in our school. Dressed in their Columbia blue sweaters and white skirts, the cheerleaders stand ready to lead the stu- dents. F-I-E-L-D-A-L-E, Hey! isthecheerofthemoment. P

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JEAN PLASTER REIGNS AS HOMECOMING QUEEN Barbara Wyatt Jean Plaster Elva Adkins Princess Homecoming Queen Princess Spirits soared high at F i e ld ale during the De c e mb e r 17, 1960, homecoming game when the Blue Devils played host to George Washing- ton of Danville. During the preliminary, the Blue Imps were forced to bow to the George Washington J. V.'s after a courageous struggle. Norma Jean Plaster reigned as homecoming queen which highlighted the evening, with her coronation taking place between games. The lVIildred Byrd Eleventh Grade Attendant Donna Stegall Tenth Grade Attendant queen's princesses were Elva Adkins and Bar- bara Wyatt, and her attendants were Mildred Byrd, Donna Stegall, Connie Shelton, and Becky Barnard. - In the varsity game, our boys fought hard, but the Danville Cardinals took the lead with a final score of 93-69. After the game, the Beta Club sponsored the annual homecoming dance held in the gym. Connie Shelton Becky Barnard Ninth Grade Attendant Eighth Grade Attendant IOI