Hazelwood Central High School - Torch Yearbook (Florissant, MO)

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t. -.az W 40 , Left ,,, Mr. Laurence I. Fuqua, principal, di- rects School B junior Ken Walker to his class on the first day of school. Below , . . American History students anxious- ly await issuance of their new textbooks. Bottom . . . After the long summer vacation, these three late-comers do not appear to be anx- ious to return to school. ,.,,.......g.. 1...- ij f it E Beginning of School

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Back-to-school activities greet 5,400 students On September 5, the doors opened wide to welcome approximately 5,400 students. Boasting the largest enroll- ment ever, Hazelwood set out to make each person feel like an individual, in doing so, it confronted students with several changes. One large phase of registration was eliminated - that of paying fees. Still the process of registration and bewil- derment to the students and counse- lors whose schedules were topsy turvy with missing classes, alternat- ing schedules, and overlapping lunch hours. After the initial processes involved in getting a free public education were complete, students faced the beckon- ing corridors with the traditional blues of spending another nine months cooped up in classrooms with boring teachers, dull classes, and two- hour homework assignments. But for the student with initiative and school spirit, Hazelwood had thought-pro- voking subjects, stimulating activi- ties, and competitive sports. The bustle of signing up for clubs, making new friends, and studying new subjects is what Hazelwood had to offer. With more than 30 clubs and organizations, a choice of some 250 courses, and 5,400 fellow classmates, even the shyest sophomore found his niche. Upper Right . . Juniors recall last year's hap- penings as they sign yearbooks at the Annual Pall Mixer. Right . . . Teacher clerk Mrs. Cheryl Price has a few hectic hours as students gather in the office to make schedule changes during fall registration. Beginning of School g, . ' mf g:. s . 1 Ag . . A V , 7 1 b e g L X , , g -1, W ., --ee , .ig . f... . 4 . .,

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Homecoming '73 links tradition with contemporary fall festivities Homecomings are traditional, yet each Homecoming remains as unique as the people who create it. This year's fall festivities were set to the theme of an Underwater Fantasy as Hazel- wood students created their 1973 Homecoming weekend. Colorful floats reflected the ocean's treasures als the Homecoming Parade travelled its Saturday morning route. Concert Choir's entry in the float competition, Clam the Rams was awarded first place by judges, while court maids and cheerleaders were seated in convertibles to prepare for H the windy excursion. The gridiron was the focus of after- noon attention as the Hawks battled the Riverview Rams, but the excite- ment reached its peak when Ruth Delaney was announced queen at half-time ceremonies. The day was concluded with an evening under the sea at the annual Homecoming Dance. An oyster shell throne, complemented by murals de- picting underwater sea life, set the stage for Coronation of the fantasy's queen. Above . . . Couples dancing to the music of Alice and Omar enjoy a Fantasy Under the Sea . Top Center . . . Creped-convertibles form a colorful caravan as the Homecoming parade kicks off the weekend. A Right . . . Twirling a fiery baton, Debbie Scheffing performs her prize-winning routine for the half-time audience. Homecoming 22