Hopewell High School - Kaleidoscope Yearbook (Hopewell, VA)

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Left: Wanda Davis, head cheerleader, cheers the Blue Devils on to victory at the homecoming game with Colonial Heights. The Optimist Club named Wanda as the Outstanding Girl of Hopewell. She also represented Hopewell at Girls’ State, held at Radford College. Below: Doug Dillingham brings up the lights for Pure as the Driven Snow. Doug received the Optimist Club award for the Outstanding Boy of Hopewell. Citizenship, Academics, Involvement Bring Honors represented Hopewell at the District 3 All-Regional Symphonic Band. Wanda Davis and Michael H yes were Hopewell ' s delegates to Girls ' and Boys ' State, the American Legion Auxiliary ' s week long seminar in mock government. Because of her artistic ability, Diane Ameen received a state award in a poster contest for the prevention of water pollution. Cheryl Kidd ' s outstanding academic achievements enabled her to qualify as a national finalist in the Black National Merit Scholarship Program. Diane Ameen, Danny Smartt, and Patti Pritchard attended the Governor ' s School for the Gifted held at Mary Washington and 1 he University of Richmond. Community organizations recognized outstanding HHS students for their good citizenship, academic achievements, and involvement in community affairs. During its annual Youth Appreciation Week, the Optimist Club named Wanda Davis and Doug Dillingham as Outstanding Boy and Girl. For their active interest and involvement in school and community affairs, they received $50 savings bonds and trophies. For his superior test score on a nation-wide World Life Insurance Company test, Michael Hayes received the Woodman of the World History award. Debbie Mills and Allen Moore were the only band members who

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Danny Smartt, Patti Pritchard, and Diane Ameen relax at the end of a school day and bask in the sun. They represented Hopewell at the Governor ' s School for the Gifted. Top Right: Spending some of his free time in the top of a tree is Michael Hayes, recipient of the Woodman of the Year award. Michael also attended Boys ' State held at the College of William and Mary. Center Right: Cheryl Kidd displays her speaking ability at an S.G.A. assembly. Cheryl qualified as a national finalist NMSQT for Negroes. Below: Diane Ameen, winner of a state-wide poster contest, rummages through her handmade pocketbook for a comb. Elaine Lambert works in Mr. Daniel ' s office every day dur ing fourth period. In January, Elaine received the DAR Good Citizen award. Allen Moore and Debbie Mills, Hopewell band members in the District 3 All-Regional Symphonic Band examine Regionals music Thursday afternoon before they begin. 24 Honors

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At an afternoon practice, Jimmy Dingas assumes his stance that he uses at wrestling matches. Jimmy was the only member from HHS to make it to the state finals. Leading the field of runners in the 880 at a track meet with Colonial Heights, Bernard Toner heads for the finish line. With his other sports involvement Bernard received Optimist Outstanding Boy award. Community Recognizes Top Athletes Several students from HHS excelled in various sports which gave them public recognition. Bernard Toner received the Optimist Athletic Award for his participation in football, track, baseball, and wrestling. Susan Davis also received this award for her participation in various girls sports such as basketball and tennis. The Rotary Club awarded Drew Leftwich with a football scholarship of $ 100 at the annual football banquet. Bobby Gay placed on the all-state football team and Jimmy Dingas represented Hopewell at the state wrestling finals. At the annual football banquet, Drew Leftwich and Jack Stallard pose for a picture after the Rotary Club presented Drew with the football award. Honors 26