Hampton High School - Krabba Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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Although the bon-fire was rained out, the spirit of the Hampton students was bright and shone through in the parade and “Victory Dance.” Cars and trucks were decorated in red and white and colorful floats added to the festivities of the evening. Starting behind Thorpe Junior High School, the parade proceeded to weave throughout the streets of Hampton, onto Queen Street, and returned to Thorpe. Participants in the parade included school clubs such as the FTA and German Club, cheerleaders, members of the Marching Band, and sororities and fraternities. After the parade, the “Victory Bon-Fire Dance” was held in the school cafeteria. Approximately half the stu- dent body participated in this SCA sponsored affair. Thanksgiving Limitless devotion to the game as well as to the school is ch aracter- ized in the all-out effort of the boys to obtain a victory. Here, Mike Thomas is injured on a play but later returned to give a fine per- formance for the Red and White. Typhoon gridder rides roughshod on Crabber Ashton Wray. A splendid half-time performance was displayed by the Hampton High School Marching Band and Majorettes. 16

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Homecoming Queen Football Homecoming ceremonies were held at Darling Memorial Stadium on November 19 during half-time of the Hampton- Warwick football game. To the strains of “Stairway to the Stars,” Mr. Lively crowned Bar- bara Riggle the 1962 Homecoming Queen. Escorted by Bob Hewitt, Miss Riggle was presented a perpetual loving cup and the traditional silver platter. The International Princess, Margareta Koestner, was introduced by the Homecoming Queen. Miss Koestner had as her escort Gary Boxer. Representing the Senior Class were attendants Louise Beard, escorted by Walton Bondurant, and Paulette Jackson, escorted by Chandler Nelms. Kathy Seaton was the Junior Class attendant. Miss Seaton was escorted by Curwin Abbott. The Hampton High School Marching Band formed an arch through which Miss Riggle and her court entered. They also provided the back- ground music for the ceremonies. A perfect night was climaxed by Hampton’s 13-7 victory over War- wick. Walton Bondurant escorts senior attendant, Louise Beard. Kathy Seaton, junior attendant, escorted by Cur- win Abbott. Senior attendant, Paulette Jackson escorted by Chandler Nelms. Newly crowned queen waves to admir- ing homecoming crowd. 15

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Classic Sparked by Determination. A vital part in any game, the cheerleaders maintained the support of the fans for the Crabbers. The following clay, Thanksgiving, saw the two rivals, Hamp- ton and Newport News, clash in the traditional Turkey-Day Game. Under the sunny sky, students cheered their best and gridders played their best. It was not until the final gun had sounded that the victor of the game was certain, and Newport News had squeezed by the Mighty Crabbers by the slim mar- gin of 6-0. Entertainment was provided at half-time by the Hampton High Marching Band and majorettes and the Newport News Marching Band and flag twirlers. An excellent program was presented by both award-winning hands. Spirit is heightened the night before the Turkey Day game by a downtown parade and a bonfire behind the school. Though rain prevented the fire, it couldn ' t dampen the spirits of these Crabbers as the parade went on as scheduled. 17