Hampton High School - Krabba Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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Band and Choruses Hamjiton High liad reason to be justly proud of its fine music depart- ment vith a one-hundred twenty-six piece band, a seventy voice A’Cap- pella Choir, and one hundred twenty-five other music students. More representatives were sent to All-District and All-State Chorus and Band from H.H.S. than any other local high school. Twenty-five representa- tives were sent from the A’Cappella, while the band had thirty-three so honored members. The choral department was headed by Mr. Sidney Swiggett, assisted by Mrs. Sandra Poynter, who directed the Girls’ Chorus. Four concerts were held during the year; in the Fall, W’inter, Spring, and at Christmas. Assentblies also offered an excellent opportunity for the choirs to per- form. Besides all of the school associated concerts, the choruses also per- formed for many outside organizations, such as churches and civic or- ganizations. The Hampton Choir was host to the District VI 1 1 All-Re- gional Chorus this year. Therefore, being a member of a school choir vas no easy task, for much extra time and energy outside of class must be spent in the preparation and presentation of concerts. An example of the excellence of the Hampton High A’Cappella was the superior-plus rating that the choir recewed at the District VHI Choral Festival. The year’s work was highlighted by the A’Cappella’s trip to New York and the Vorld’s Fair which the members so richly deserved. Mr. T. T. Lawrence, besides serving as head of Hampton’s music de- partment, directs the bands. Each of the students played in one or more of the four bands — concert, symphonic, marching, or dance. Concerts were presented in the Fall, at Christmas, in the Winter, and again in the Spring. The members of the band received superior ratings at the Music Festival held at Varwick in March. The program for the Spring Con- cert included some of the most difficult selections ever presented. Definitely, the music department contributed much to the prestige and the general development of the school. Band members returned to school after the Armed Forces Day parade one hot Saturday. This was one of the first public showings of the new uniforms. Donald Berry wears his here. Chorus members selected for All-State were fROlV 1) Jane Dennard, Bettie Schaffer, Jean Blount, Lana Turner, Kath- rine Chapman, Diane Williams, Helen McNeill. (ROW 2) Judy Graham, Margarett Northen, Brenda Dansey, Betty Northen, Sylvia Sanders, Paulette Westphal. (ROW 3) Robert Webb, Johnny Gibson, Keith Gibbons, Sidney Garris, Mike Gailey, Joyce Shelton, Connie Test, Richard Davis, Perry Pilgrim, Alan Watson, Allen Turnbull. (ROW 4) Freddie Thompson, Pete Daly, Robert Johnson, Tommy Tragle, Jim Freeman, Chris Gracey, Curwin Abbott, Ross Dorneman, Steve Linkous, Carey McNider, and John Rob- bins. Not pictured is Pamela Nicholson. 1 I I I i 24

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Uses Red and White Theme Junior attendant Linda Farmer, escorted by Skip Jackson, entered the gym through an honor guard formed by the Varsity Club which sponsored the annual occasion. As the Queen and her court entered the gym. Senior Barbara Panz sang “Climb Every Moun- tain.” Barbara’s lovely voice gave a real meaning to the ceremony. Head junior varsity cheerleader Lynda Farmer was elected Junior at- tendant by her class. She selected Skip Jackson, Senior class president, as her escort. Pam Rosser was elected as Sophomore attendant to the Homecom- ing Court. Tommy Sawyer w ' as her escort for the occasion.

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Perform Successfully for Student Body The fabulous Hampton High School inarching band performed at every home game throughout the football season. Their music and rhy- thm also rang out in the gym at pep-rallies. The major- ettes, in their attractive white uniforms, led the marching band through the compli- cated precision formations. Members of the Hampton band selected for All-State honors were (’ROW I) Sally Todd, Paul- ette Westphal, Sherry Baldree, Linda Lishman, Gerry Webber, Linda Freeman, Carole Gold- stein. (ROW 2) Buddy Deans, Bill Myers, Paul Fernald, Susan Schmeer, Ida Andrews, Irene MacLachlan, Doris Brown, Diane Chadburn, Diane Husky. (ROW 3) Bill Ahner, Win Winfree, Frank Knott, Paris Aiken, Bill Hansen, Paul Ferguson, Tim Hes- ter, Jim MafTehey, Patsy Ross. (ROW 4) Brian Landrum, Ricky Wrightmyer, Jerry Passaro, Carl Rossman, Philip Smith, Dino Papas, John Gomery. (ROW 5) Bill Benthall, Ken Phillips, John Blankenbuehler, Eddie Tanner, and Steve Mesic. Band members waited patiently for the beginning of half-time ceremonies at the Turkey Day game. 25 Once the half-time festivities had begun, the band performed their very best to give the spectators a fine performance.