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

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lue Life Burger Bash. yiamburgers cover tabletops at Huntington Park di ;er Bash in September. 1 A . . . electrifying! . . 7, 6, 5, 4, ZAP!” A shocking experience from the “JAWS” electric chair was felt by numerous students at the weekly Campus Life meetings. Sponsored by Campus Life, Inter- national, the Ferguson-Warwick club met at the homes of members who were willing to relinquish them to zealous kids raring to take part in whatever was planned. Ranging from amusing skits to pie in the face tricks, the activities were an added incentive for membership. Although there was no set membership, people who went for three straight meetings were given a card and a ten dollar discount on any Campus Life sponsored trip. The meetings were open to anyone who wanted to attend. With subjects ranging from mar- riage and sex, to peer group influence and the problems of becoming an adult, the Campus Life staff tried to help the students present to know more about themselves and their ideals. Students were given a chance to freely share their views on the subjects be- ing discussed. Kicking off the 1975-76 Campus Life year, the club sponsored a Burger Bash at Huntington Park. Later in the year, they also sponsored monthly skating parties at Denbigh Plaza Roller Rink. Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania was the destination as students from various area high schools excitedly packed themselves and their luggage into the five chartered buses. On December 27, the buses started the trip that would take the thrilled people to a fun-filled week in the snowcapped mountains. This was just one of the trips sponsored by Campus Life. An- other trip planned for the schools was to Disney World, Florida in June. 13 Student Life

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With cream from a pie dripping from his face, Cliff Bowen loo fat the amused audience and asks, “Wffy me?” as Don Adams, Campus staff member wipes the sticky mess from his hair. i 12 Student Life

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A series of ups and downs highlighted the 1975-76 sports season. With the loss ofthe Julian Rice Trophy, the yeargot off to a bad start. Also, in football, it was the first time the team had finished below third place , having to settle for fourth. But that wasnot thepace for the year. With the girls ' basketball team winning the district title and going to regionals, the year began to suddenly be a series of ups. The boys ' basketball teams did just as well. Junior Var- sity won the championship with a 19-1-0 year, set- ting a record in the history of Ferguson and within the school system . Varsity Basketball out- did itself by tieing for first, but after a de- feat by Hampton High MBj’is53|| fc School had to settle for second. Although they did not wear the district crown, the team played in the second game of the Regional Tournaments only to be defeated by Booker T. Washington by one in a battle to the finish. All in all the 1975-76 sports season proved to be one of good sportsmanship and winning teams.