Hampton High School - Krabba Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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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

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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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Christmas Decor Lights Up HHS Halls The traditional Christmas tree was placed in the hall as various students decorated it. Mike Thomas replaces one of the lights while Nancy Smith, Bill Eyre, and Paulette Jack- son apply other ornaments. Christmas, 1962, was celebrated in the halls of Hampton High just as much as in the hearts of its students. Cheery greetings could be heard as spirited Crabbers decorated their classroom doors and addressed their final Christmas cards. As usual, a tree was placed in the hall and was decorated by the students. As the ground became covered with snow and ice we found oursdlves viewing our first “white” Christmas since we had been Crabbers. Parties and dances maintained a joyous atmosphere throughout the holidays until we soon had to return to school for the few short weeks before exams. Miss Magette’s door took top honors as it portrayed “Peace on Earth.” 18