Hampton High School - Krabba Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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Wacky Weather Michelle Miller and Rachel Riviera wait patiently in the heat while Rick Clark jump-starts his car. N ature seemed to have a grudge against school when phenomena such as intense heat and Hurricane Gloria caused several school closings in the fall. For the first two weeks of the year, sweltering weather made life ex¬ tremely uncomfortable. Some, however, found the heat a blessing in disguise, as school was closed after se cond lunch everyday for about seven days. Some rushed to the beach to catch some rays , while others spent the free time wallowing in cool, air- conditioned homes. However, to some students ' despair, the temperature eventually dropped and students attended school for six periods again. Just as things were getting back normal, the elements went at it again. Hurricane Gloria came whooshing up the east coast, causing destruction wherever she hit. Meteorologists warned she was heading straight for Hampton, so schools closed again be¬ cause of the weather. Anticipating a great storm, citizens taped up their windows and stocked up on batteries. All of our scuttling and precaution were in vain, for Gloria barely touched us. As most students agreed however, it was nice to have another free day. After getting out of school early because of the heat, Michelle Miller, Rachel Riviera and Donna Carneal Leslie Lambright amuses Laurie Meseroll and Deadra pile into Rick Clark ' s car in hopes to get home soon so Blevins by sliding off a car. they can prepare themselves for Hurricane Gloria. School Closings

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The Personal Touch The student body was one of spectacular quality, a unique conglomerate that was second to none. From the Homecoming parade, a victorious salute to Tammie Haggins, to the football game against Lafayette High School, the Crabbers applied their own personalities to every¬ thing. In addition to the regular high school classes, freshmen joined the ranks. A giant group of seven hundred plus people multiplied the fresh Crabber spirit. Nowhere, in any one place was there a more special student body, for whatever they did, it was done with dedication, enthusiasm, and pride. This was shown from the hallways decorated during Spirit Week to the lockers ornamented with personal Crabber items. One junior, Bobby McTaggart, had in his locker a coconut head which he named Badili . Bobby claimed this keeps all evil spirits away and protects and defends his locker. The Student Life was one to be proud of, for the honor of being a Crabber was felt in the students ' PERSONAL TOUCH. Sophomore yell leader Scott Passwaters, shows his Posing before a pep rally, lunior guys show their spirit during the Homecoming pep rally. studley selves. Student Life Divider — 11

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School Closings — 13