James Monroe High School - Echo Yearbook (Fredericksburg, VA)

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Anticipation comes to an end as Mrs Phyllis Atkins crowns Robert Payne King of the Homecoming Court Eyes squinted against the glare of the sun, freshman Devina Byrd cheers the introduction of the team. The weekend was a first for freshmen. A frenzied crowd mobs the field as player David Belman shows a sign of victory. The Culpeper game gave JM its first win of the season. Student Life 17

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He said hello to Mr. Bob Burch and Mrs. Frances Armstrong who were collecting tickets at the door. She looked for familiar faces and talked with friends. As they opened the gym doors, the sound of Life Force and the chatter of excited dancers swooped down on their ears like a hawk descending on an unsuspecting rabbit. The clack of new shoes and the swish-swoosh of long dresses came to a stop as the dance floor become flooded with light. After Ms. Mandy Carr introduced the Homecoming Court, Mrs. Phyllis Atkins and Coach Paul Neal meandered through the attendants. As the noise of clapping hands and wild shouts ended, Tuck Payne and Susan Sotzing were crowned Prince and Prin- cess. Robert Payne and Dori Heflin reigned as King and Queen. Robert Payne explained his feeling. ‘‘I felt like the guy on the butter com- mercial, you know, the one who takes a bite out of a piece of bread and a crown appears on his head.” Dori Heflin said, “I was so shocked! I just stood there and couldn't believe it.’’ Susan Sotzing shared Dori’s shocked feeling. “ ... I had goose bumps.” Tuck Payne did not say much, but the smile on his face and the tight hold on his date showed his joy. A trail of people appear- ed as couples wandered from the gym to the cafe- ———— ———— Tei (a ewneremmetrsini eM lt) WN Wf ON BROADWAY Act Il il Hy | Another lifestyle for your happy feet teria to munch on cookies and cool off with punch. Short power failures allowed her to rest her aching feet while he loosened his tie. By one o'clock the next day, tired GAA members returned to the gym ex- pecting a mess. Instead, they found the floor and walls almost spotless. Unaware of the change in clean-up time, Susie Matson and Susan Sotzing began cleaning at 9:00 a.m. With the help of two janitors, the final act of “A Night on Broadway” came to a close. A well lit gym provides the setting for the announcement of Dori Heflin as Homecoming Queen. Susan Sotzing reigned as Princess. Artist Anne Folan paints a scene on the Seine River as the French Club float heads toward Maury. The float took first place in competition. 16 Homecoming

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