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

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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

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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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Busy, Eventful Year For SCA Spirit week, Christmas parties and dances were the highlights of SCA activities. Under the strong direction of President Paul Jackson, these projects were met with success and enthusiasm. Traveling to four elementary schools, the SCA, band, and the choir wrought smiles and laughter from the children. Also, the traditional After-Exam-Jam brought the sounds of Harvest to Fer- guson. Music was piped into the cafeteria during lunchtime, another innovative and successful venture. ABOVE RIGHT: In the Christmas spirit, the elves and choir bring joy into the elementary school classroom. RIGHT: Santa Claus Stuart Burke listens to a first grader's Christmas list. SCA EXECUTIVE BOARD- FRONT: Carol Kopel- son, Kathy Morris, Paul Jackson, John Allen, Cheryl Greene, Donna Daily. BACK: Rose Smith, Pam Braswell, Jack Young, Carol Ann Woolard. 26 SCA