Hopewell High School - Kaleidoscope Yearbook (Hopewell, VA)

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M iss HHS, Cecilia Jackson and runners-up, Kim Calos and Betty Northington smile for the crowd of family and friends. Cecilia Jackson. Miss HHS 1976, displays her flowers and crown. The ten finalists in the Miss HHS pageant are Jackson, Ellen Barton, Dell Glass, and Betty Linda Graham, Teresa Saunders, Ann Easterling, Northington. Chrissy Herman, Janet Bane, Kim Calos, Cecilia Miss HHS 13

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Cecilia Jackson Reigns As Miss HHS, 1976 How can we have a pageant without any funds” was the prime question at the February meeting of the class of 1977. The answer from sponsor, Mrs. Earlene Lampman, was Simple, we work hard and get everything donated.” It worked, for the pageant cost only $25 but the profits were good enough to pay all costs of the prom. Having no entrance requirements and being the big money making event of the year, every junior girl was urged to participate. After the first meeting and preparations got underway, most girls found it was not so bad. Hours of practice, along with the helpful hints of Mrs. Clyde Harrison and Mrs. Lampman, led each girl closer to the big day. Then March 20th arrived. Friends, families, and spectators filled the auditorium to see the “Star Spangled Parade.” Each of the 104 contestants entered the stage before a huge American flag, walked through a glittering star, and passed before the six awaiting judges. After walking, smiling, and what seemed like hours of waiting, Cecilia Jackson became the new Miss HHS. Kim Calos and Betty Northington were the runners-up. Tammy Strickland was voted Miss Congeniality by the girls in the pageant. Cecilia Jackson receives congratulations from family and friends after the pageant. Tammy Strickland receives her Miss Congeniality” ribbon from pageant director, Mrs. Earlene Lampman. Junior Class sponsor, Mrs. Earlene Lampman, displays a silver tray given to her in appreciation for her time and effort to the class. 12 Miss HHS

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Prom Goers Dance Aboard ' American Queen “The Class of 1977 invites you to a gala evening aboard the riverboat, American Queen’ on Saturday, May 15. Dance to the music of ' Grandeurs plus Act III,’ and visit the galley for fine and fancy food.” Thus read the announcement in the morning bulletin. Behind the scenes, some members of the class were privately wondering how they would ever transform the cafeteria into a ship in one day. Others were more interested in flowers, tuxedos, and going out to dinner. The magic night finally arrived. Students and teachers decked out in their finery, arrived at school to find the dining hall changed to resemble the interior of a ship. As they passed the cotton bales on the “dock,” most stopped to receive party favors, Uncle Sam hats, and programs. Between dances, prom goers stopped to sample the shrimp and other foods prepared and served by the Occupational Foods classes. All too soon it was over. At midnight the ship was deserted. Monday morning it had magically changed back into the same old cafeteria. Who is dancing with whom? Regardless, Debbie Beach and Rhonad Brown seem to enjoy “Dance to the Music.” 14 Prom