Hopewell High School - Kaleidoscope Yearbook (Hopewell, VA)

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Thirteen Rays of Country Sunshine participated in the 1974 Junior Miss Pageant, an annual event of the Hopewell Jaycees and Jaycettes. With a country style theme dominating the pageant and its activities, the contestants took part in a hay ride throughout the community for publicity, a make-up party, and a trip to a Prince George farm for publicity pictures. Harvey Hudson emceed the October 20 show, while Sunny and the Hardtimers provided musical entertainment. In addition to a private conference with each girl, the judges used four other categories: appearance, creative and performing arts, scholastic achievement, and youth fitness. Wanda Davis received the awards of talent and youth fitness. After a vote by all thirteen contestants, Nancy Locicero and Sharon Scott jointly became Miss Congeniality. Nancy also scored the highest number of points in the poise and appearance category. The scholastic award went to Debbie Mills, who held an average of 3.7. Wanda Davis, Hopewell ' s 1974 Junior Miss, went on to the state pageant in Roanoke where she placed as one of the eight finalists and received a preliminary award of Youth Fitness. I don ' t believe it! exclaims Wanda Davis as Master of Ceremonies Harvey Hudson names her as the winner of the Youth Fitness award. Susan Smith excitedly looks on. Davis Wins Local Title. Places in State Left: This is fun! is the expression portrayed by Debbie Mills as she introduces herself as part of the poise and appearance category. Center: Nancy Locicero flashes a smile to the audience during the Youth Fitness division. Right: Sharon Scott participates in the Youth Fitness routine to the tune of Do You Know The Way to San Jose? . Lower Right: Carol Raynor gets in the beat as she pantomimes Carly Simon ' s We have no secrets for her talent presentation in the Creative and Performing Arts division. Jr. Miss 16

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M iss Noel Becky Painter, and runners-up Jane Sharp and Linda Stallings display a little spirit for the Christmas assembly. Painter Reigns as Miss Noel M iss Noel, a title given to a senior girl at the annual Christmas assembly went to Becky Painter. Sponsored by the Hopewell Jaycees and Jaycettes, this award went to a girl nominated and voted by the senior class. A panel of Jaycees and Jaycettes interviewed the top five girls on current events. Jane Sharp received the award of first runner-up with Linda Stallings being named second runner-up. Miss Noel was involved in many activities that spread good will throughout the community. Above: Becky Painter holds onto the reindeer, her friend and companion, for the ride through the streets of Hopewell in the annual Christmas parade. Left: With a smiling expression that appears to border on shock, Jane Sharp heads for the stage to receive her first runner-up flowers. Above: In their Christmas shopping spree at Roses ' Dept. Store, Becky Painter, Miss Noel 1973, Lee Dalkiewicz, and a friend help the needy children. 15 Miss Noel

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Left: Debbie R igney pauses with a broad smile on the runway during the Youth Fitness category. Below: Junior Miss contestants line up for a picture after their orientation tea at the home of Mr. Allan Sordelette. They are Nancy Locicero, Susan Smith, Sharon Scott, Eileen Spicer, Joyce Kearchner, Wanda Davis, Carol Rayner, Diane Daniel, Pam McIntosh and Patti Eng. Above: Five judges choose Sharon Doolittle as Second Runner-Up, Wanda Davis, Hopewell ' s Junior Miss 1974, and Nancy Locicero, First Runner-Up. Left: With a tear-stained smile, Wanda Davis takes her victorious walk down the runway after being crowned Hopewell ' s Junior Miss. I L 17 Jr. Miss