Hampton High School - Krabba Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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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

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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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K 1963 Seniors Are Bid Farewell Decorations in variegated colors from lavender to pink set the background for the theme of the 1963 prom — “Moon River.” Students and faculty members danced to the music of Jett Rollo in the boys’ gym and the “Blazers” in the girls’ gym. Both bands pro- vided popular and older hits for the enjoyment of all those present. During the intermission, prin- cesses and princes from each of the Senior English classes were presented. To highlight the even- ing, the king and queen were crowned by Mr. Lively. A solo piano selection was presented by Brenda Dancey, and Carol Town- send sang “Moon River” as the court was presented. Many days of hard work by Mr. Mitchem and all committees were rewarded on the night of May 3, as everyone declared it to be a most enjoyable evening and a most beautiful prom. Mr. Stanley Mitchem crowns Paulette Jackson queen of the 1963 Prom as king, Chandler Nelms, watches. Paul- ette and Chandler were chosen by popular vote of the senior class. Students dance to music provided by Jett Rollo and his band in the boys’ gym. Many old songs were brought back to the mem- ories of students and faculty. Music in the girls’ gym was presented by the “Blazers.” Here, stu- dents dance the Thunderbird to one of the popular songs. 27