Huguenot High School - Talon Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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‘‘Reflections’’ Stir Memories Of The Past ‘“‘Reflections,’’ last-minute preparations, emotions— the memories of Homecoming, 1967. Thursday night a bonfire set the mood for the weekend's activities. Falcon spirit was evident at the Friday night game. The gridders defeated Meadowbrook and students ea- gerly viewed their floats during a pre-game parade. The Sophomore entry placed first in the class float contest, while top homors in the club division were awarded to the Safety Council. Presentation of the Homecoming Court climaxed half- time festivities. The crowning of the new Homecoming Queen, Karen White, and her Maid of Honor, Lana Du- ren, brought congratulatory hugs and enthusiastic applause. On Saturday, the gym was filled with yards of foil in preparation for the dance that night. While enjoying the music of Mike Harris and the Imperials, couples paused to review the events of Homecoming 1967—a weekend to remember. Karen White reacts with a squeal of surprise and delight as she and senior princess Nanci Pierce hear the announcement: ‘‘Karen White, Homecoming Queen, 1967.” 1 Karen and her escort, Bob Caruthers, enjoy the dance in honor of the queen and court.

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Decorating for the dance, Emily Tipton (ABOVE) finds that making streamers for the ceiling is as easy as hanging clothes on a line. The soul sound of Mike Harris and the Imperials (TOP RIGHT) creates a mood for the Homecoming Dance. A lively sextet (RIGHT) consisting of Mr. Arrowood, Mr. Bunsavage, Mr. Hoover, Mr. Swift, Mr. Powers, and Mr. Crummett, entertains excited students at the bonfire.

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Musical Kismet Delights Audiences The cast of Kismet reaped the rewards of long re- hearsing as performances on December 6-9 came to a close with the last standing ovation. The musical, whose title Kismet means fate, con- cerned the life of a beggar, Hajj, and how fate affected his ‘‘rags to riches’’ ascent. In the palace of the Wazir of Baghdad to be tried for burglary, Hajj fell in love with the Wazir’s wife, Lalume, while the Caliph wooed his daughter, Marsinah. Class distinction was forgotten, as fate took a hand and both couples married. Exotic scenery and colorful costumes added to an at- mosphere of romance. ea gh Dennis Savage, one of the Wazir’s policemen receives his final make- up touches from Cindy Elliot. 14 Bill Spruill, the Caliph, and Jon Apgar, the poet laureate (ABOVE), listen in disbelief as Jo Webster, the Widow Yussef, explains that Marsinah has run away with another man. Surrounded by chorus members Myrna Todd, Beth Deane, Kenda ll Cogbill, and Nancy Woodruff, Marsinah, portrayed by Dorothy Dameron (BELOW), ro- mantically expresses her desire for ‘Baubles, Bangles, and Beads.”’