Hampton High School - Krabba Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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May eighth found Hampton High students in higli excitement. All week long the Juniors had been scurrying around busily preparing the gpns for the pi ' om. ‘ ' The Loveliest Night of the Year’’ was chosen as the theme. The decorations followed a Roman pattern with columns and fountains in the Roman tradition. White, deep purple, and gold were the predominant colors. Couples began presenting their bids at the door at nine o’clock. Once inside the gyms the students found a truly Roman effect enhanced by the dark- ness of the gtins and the excellence of the decora- tions. Two bands performed: the “Jet-Rollos” which played mainly slow music, were in the boys’ gym and the fast-moving “Blazers” performed in the girls’ gym. At ten thirty the King and Queen of the prom and their attendants were presented. Kathy Seaton and Lenny Ritenour were elected by their class- mates to reign over the prom. Presented before the King and Queen were the members of the court, who represented the Senior homerooms. All in all the Seniors and Juniors who attended the prom had a glorious, unforgettable evening. Members of the decorations committee form the gyms into a haven of loveli- worked very hard during the week pre- ness, ceding the prom in an effort to trans- Decorations for Prom Jeannette Saunders appeared to have been drowned in crepe paper but ac- tually she was preparing to help lift Cindi Creswell, Linda Farmer, and the ceiling. Billy Greenberger were members of the hardworking decorations com- mittee that transformed the two gyms. 28

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The Junior Class presented “Stage Struck” as their entry cast were E. M. Miller, Jean Poast, Jim Potter, Pamela in Play Night competition. This hilarious comedy was one Chisman, Wayne Aycock, Buddy Deans, and Sharon Fox. of the finest ever presented by a Junior cast. Some of the Plays, and Assemblies Entertain Students An increase in popularity of folk music and folk groups had spread from coast to coast, and was in full swing at H.H.S. This year two hootenannies were presented as a money raising device to pay for the new band uniforms. Par- ticipants in these presentations were the students, themselves. The shy, quiet girl turned into an exciting songstress, and her fellow entertainer displayed a better-than-average talent for playing the guitar. Extroverts and introverts were one on the stage as they strummed and sang their versions of old and new folk tunes which provided an enjoyable evening for the audience and the participants alike. Hamptonians derived further entertainment from the plays given by the Hampton High School drama depart- ment. The Fall Play, The Night of January 16th, was a courtroom comedy-drama. This production was unique in that members of the audience ser ' ed as the jury and de- cided the fate of the defendant. Play Night consisted of three one-act plays with students handling the directing re- sponsibilities. Awards for these plays were given at the Thespian Banquet in the spring. Receiving the Best Actor and Best Actress awards were Senior, Dan Healy, and Sophomore, Betty Powell, respectively. The Best Director award went to Susan Chis, a Junior, and the Best Back- Stage Worker to Senior, Larry Herman. Awarded the Best Thespian of the Year was the outgoing president of Thes- pians, Connie Test. The Senior Class Play, The Mouse That Roared, brought the year’s dramatic endeavors to a Participants in the Class Night skit were Jacques Jones, Dan Healy, Tee Watkins, Carole Copeland, Paul Fernold, Bobby Soter, Trotter Hardy, and Lenny Ritenour. “roaring” close. Members of the Senior Class combined business with pleasure to produce this satire on America and her foreign policy. Thus, the citizens of Hampton as well as the students of Hampton High School were presented with a varied and excellent choice of entertainment throughout the 1963- 1964 season.

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In late April Juniors and Seniors who wished to attend the prom had to sign up for bids. These bids were taken from E. M. Miller and his date at the door by Mr. Seymour. The theme “The Loveliest Night of the Year” was car- ried out with decorations of gold, purple, and white in a Roman effect. Have Predominantly Roman Effect The boys’ gym was the scene of slow tunes and slow steps as the participants danced dreamily to the lovely music. Some danced while others looked on as prom night 1964 was a great present from the Class of ’65 to the Class of ’64. Mr. Mitchem, Junior class and prom sponsor, crowned Queen Kathy Seaton as King Lenny Ritenour watched. 29