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

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Let It Snow The alarm clock goes off signifying another day of school, but one quick look outside contradicts this usual pattern. Snow had fallen continuously throughout the night making the roads icy and hazardous. The radio broadcasts that there is no school in Newport News. Believe it or not, this became something of a pattern for the winter of '7 8. Because of snow and ice storms there was no school for three days and school was dismissed early several days during the winter. This did not cause too much distress for it allowed students to catch up on that much needed beauty sleep. Many trips were made to ski resorts by several groups of students. Those who had never before experienced the won- ders of sking ended up bruised, sore and with broken bones. But this did not hamper their spirits for they were more than willing to go back again next year. By the end of the winter everyone was relieved when spring finally arrived. For everybody loves snow, but a person gets tired of it when it hangs around for a while. Therefore spring was welcomed with open arms for it not only marked the end of winter but meant that summer was just around the corner. BELOW RIGHT: Footprints in the fresh snow a bus in the background are evidence that school goes on even when nature is busy at work. RIGHT: A brillant attempt to catch a snowball is made by Kenny King. 24 Snow

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Juniors Receive Rings Shaking with cold, nerves and excite- ment, Juniors crept into the cafeteria in suits and formals on December 10; a night they will long remember. Music by Slap- water set the mood for Ring Dance, and the theme, A Place in the Sun. As always, the highlight of the evening was receiving rings, under the ring, sealing it with a kiss, then rushing around to have it turned 77 times. Refreshments were served by members of the Senior class who ingeniously cut the cake into a 78, which an irate Junior changed into a 79. As midnight drew near, the class knew that a year and a half of hard work, car washes, and doughnut sales had paid off. Souvenir tickets were collected at the door at the end of the dance to lock the memory of Ring Dance ‘17 in mind. TOP: The excitement of Ring Dance catches the band, SLAPWATER as they play. MIDDLE LEFT: The thought of receiving rings brings smiles to awaiting faces. LEFT: Dan Murray looks dreamily into space as he and his date enjoy a slow dance. At Dance Ring Dance 23

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TOP LEFT: Nature's winter covering provides a breath- taking scene for a couple enjoying a walk in the snow. MIDDLE LEFT: Snow covered trees like these could be seen quite often during the winter. LEFT: With snowball ready in hand, Bobby Livingood pre- pares to hit the passing car while Kenny King, Ricky Baillo and David King look on. ABOVE: Ricky Baillo adds the finishing touches to his masterpiece . t' 25 L Snow