Hampton High School - Krabba Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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Gripped Crabbers as Warm Weather Arrived Several classes were held outside in an ef- fort to escape the heat inside the building. This provided an excellent opportunity for art students to find natural and varied subjects. When the weather turned warm, the cheerleaders’ stand behind the building became a popu- lar lounging area between classes and at lunch time. 25

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After the last snow melted, after the final frost turned to morning dew, we experienced a beautiful Spring in Crabberland. The rush of Spring sports drew Cheerleaders and fans into the outdoors again. Gym classes shifted to outdoor recreation and even a few academic classes were held in the shade of the woods behind the school. Even though we didn’t have a State Champion Track team, even though our Baseball team lost the dis- trict title only on a technical ruling, the spirit of Hampton’s Crabbers was displayed in a continuous ef- fort to bring recognition to Hampton High School. This Spring also saw Hampton enter district competi- tion in Tennis for the first time. Election of SCA officers dominated the scene as the year rapidly drew to a close. The results showed Trot- ter Hardy to be SCA President for the 1963-64 school year. The many activities of Spring made it seem to pass faster than usual. But short as it was, it was filled with memories which we shall never forget. Spring Fever The party caucuses are a familiar springtime event. Students choose between the Krabbacrat and Hamptonian parties and then help to nominate the party’s candidates. Trotter Hardy reads out nominations for vice president on the Krabbacrat ticket while Carol Brinkman helps to count votes. Tradition entered the scene when Juniors re- ceived their Class rings. Lynne Andrews is pleased to conform to this custom as Billy Vann obliges with the traditional Senior kiss while placing the ring on her finger. 24

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“Sayonara,” Seniors of 1962 Under billowy clouds of parachutes, Jett Rollo and his band played to the theme of the 1962 Prom, “Sayonara. An evening of pleasant music was enjoyed by all who attended. The theme of the 1962 prom, “Sayonara,” was reflected effectively in the beautiful decor- ations which created two large Japanese rooms. From the ceilings of both gyms, parachutes were hung to give them a low ceiling appear- ance. The walls of crepe paper, and the Japa- nese garden with its waterfall, racks, flowers, and artificial grass added perfectly to the ori- ental atmosphere of the gyms. During the intermission, the program, “This Is Your Year,” began with a welcome speech from Lane Kelly to the seniors. It was followed by the presentation of the Junior Class officers. Arlie Williams presented the Senior Class officers, the past queens, the Hall of Fame, and the King and Queen through the medium of a poem. Students and faculty members dance to the music of Jett Rollo and his band. Here they listen to the singer of the band perform. Enjoying a night of fun and memories, students dance to the strains of old and new songs. 26