Homer L Ferguson High School - Mariner Yearbook (Newport News, VA)

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Nervous anticipation crosses John Quin- in the spirit of the Ring Dance. Debbie Mann ley’s face as the time to give blood draws and Zane Pinkney seal the traditional ring near . exchange with a kiss. Tears, cheers convey spirit T he novel unity of the 1974-75 school year was spirit which will long be remembered. A willingness to over- look class distinctions seemed planted within the students, who worked hard to make this year one of the best. Spirits were sometimes aroused to the point of tears, but more important were the memorable smiles which characterized the year, smiles which the students shared with not only their peers but also with younger students from other schools. Spirit showed through participation from the start. Blossoming sopho- mores began the year by winning the hall decorating contest. Spirited jun- iors, who gave their all at the pep assemblies, received the renowned Spirit Stick. And an unusually i nvolved senior class rounded up over ninety people to give blood at Yates Elemen- tary School. All this spirit could not be briefly con- veyed, so it is to this purpose that this book is dedicated. Ecstatic, Sherry Ivey jumps up and down over that one point tourna- ment victory against Kecoughtan.