Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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With added pleasure, soldiers load toys from Toys for Tots” cam- paign. Awaiting their cue, Spanish clubbers Rochie Tschirhart and Denise Shaw prepare to sing carols in the Christmas program. 28 — Special Events

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Admiring an imaginary watch of American soldier Don Kirk, Pam Lambert portrays a South Viet- namese trainee. Waiting between scenes, Jeanie Martin takes a re- laxation break. From a foxhole in Vietnam, an American Gl, charac- terized by Richard Sheppard, re- flects upon his mother and home. Special Events — 27

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Clubs unfold holiday spirit Christmas celebrations throughout the world were dramatized by members of the French, German, Spanish, and Latin Clubs as part of the Christmas assembly. Diane Bryant, as “Santa Claus,” imparted the feeling of a Spanish Christmas as other Spanish Clubbers enacted the festive activities of the night before Christmas. Knowing the real meaning of Christmas, the SCA initi- ated a drive to collect toys for needy children. Over 1,000 toys were donated to the U.S. Marine sponsored “Toys for Tots” campaign. With the theme “Babes in Toyland,” the Mistletoe and Holly Ball, sponsored by Key Club and Keyette members, was held December 19. Stu- dents danced to the music of the “East Coastmen” in a caf- eteria bedecked with an old- fashioned Christmas tree. Loaded with goodies and switches, Santa Claus,” Diane Bryant, makes her yearly rounds in the Spanish Club skit. Poised in festive antici- pation, Kathy Fitzgerald and Deb- bie Fitzgerald, featured as dolls delivered by Santa Claus, await their discovery. Preoccupied in studies, library assistant Seiena Holmon works among festive Christmas decorations. Special Events — 29