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

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There seemed to be an energy crisis at some of the Ferguson’s dances. Mariners turned out in small numbers for most weekend jams with the excep- tion of the after-exam jam. The music of Harvest, Slapwater and several DJ’s drew the attention of not only Mariners Opera’s dance concert in the fall. nen FHS oe not have a dance, the punch for Anne Warren and Leslie ag BOTTOM: Along with other Ferguson danc- AFS exchange student Thomas Pirisi bui also other area students. Contro- versial attention was drawn by Earth AGE aoe LEFT: hele is ee Ring Dance. TOP RIGHT: Trying to decide whether to dance or sit down and relax, Lisa Curtis and her date gaze at the other danc- and his Ge e demonstrate some new ‘ dance Bands and DJ's Make FHS Dance Music Mariners could be found feeling the beat at other area jams. “The Yacht Club dance in February was good, but the three dollar cost was more than what we charge,’ said sophomore Eileen Levy. Junior Andrea Diomond- stein commented, ‘The people that go to the other dances are not as hesitant to get up and boogie as they are at our dances.” RIGHT PAGE — TOP: Denise Schroding and Mr. Harry Henry make a charming couple at Ring Dance. BOTTOM: Blinded by the light of his date Karen Kane's attire, Gary Grahm concentrates on his footwork. Dances 27

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Assemblies Bring a Welcome Break from Class and Daily Routine Assembly days were planned in the hope of making Ferguson students | excited and carefree. Assemblies offered needed breaks to monotony of daily class schedules. lt seemed, even if the assembly was boring, the stu- dents welcome an hour out of class. The annual Christmas, SCA Election, | : Homecoming and NHS assemblies - sometimes lasted for well over an hour, eliminating usually more than one full. class period. Students in second assembly session usually felt cheated and deprived of full assemblies that sometimes had to be cut because of lack of time to snow the whole Bieg am : fe : a Opera offered students an array of One Pacer Seerbly by the. Earth popular music which created a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Some students, however, felt that the band was degrading to popular rock music. Mini-concerts presented by elective classes offered a look at Ferguson’s own student talent. The concerts were by invitation only and usually were attended by related elective classes. Assemblies also became a time for Jearning when two professors from VMI came to Ferguson to demonstrate physics and chemistry experiments. Cheerleaders felt that Pep assem- blies seemed to be on the downfall. They said students looked at the Pep assemblies as simply a way to get out of class rather than an outlet for school spirit and support. ‘CLOCKWISE FROM TOP — LEFT PAGE: In an afternoon Pep assembly, FHS cheerleaders raise spirit for an upcoming game. André Garner and guest from Carver Intermediate harmonize during the Christmas assembly. Pepping up a mini-concert, James Barnes and Ray Walden add a touch of rhythm. Shy Sedgefield Elemen- tary children entertain FHS with Christmas car- ols and bring good cheer. Enthusiastic students give the children from Sedgefield a standing ovation. Concentrating on the music, band — oe perform in the stage band’ Ss mini-con- cert. . RIGHT PAGE — ABOVE: Adding song to a guitar class mini-assembly, Patricia Fulcher lends her voice to awaiting ears. BELOW: Pre-meditating an uncertain performance, Lynne Oglesby and Cecilia Reese set up for the guitar class mini- assembly. Assemblies 29