Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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Searching for his true appearance, Donnie Robinson portrays the Dwarf in The Birthday of the Infanta.” With a startled expression, Alice, Mary Goode, compares her figure with Humpty Dumpty ' s. Gleefully, Inquisitor David Scott induces laughter from Duchess Nina Green. 16 — Special Events

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Joan Fuller reigns as KHS queen; rain drenches 1 97 1 Homecoming Although drenching rains hampered Homecoming festivities Saturday, October 23, Warrior spirit prevailed throughout the weekend. Floats, prepared in backyards and garages, carried out the theme Warriors on the Warpath. Wilted by the rains, floats were driven through down- town Hampton to the site of the Homecoming battle with York. Within the last minutes of the game, the Falcons kicked an unexpected field goal and defeated KHS 3-0. During half time, float winners and the Homecoming Court were announced. Juniors placed first in float competition, with seniors ranking second and Key Club third. Senior Joan Fuller reigned as the 1971 Homecoming Queen, while Sheila Gibson and Louise Griffin served as senior attendants. Junior attendants, Denise Blotzer and Kim Dillard, and sophomore attendants, Suzanne Johnson and Phyllis Copeland, concluded the court. Decorated with black lights, posters, scattered pillows, and mirrors, the KHS cafeteria was the site of the annual Homecoming Dance. Amid the setting of Psychedelic Shack,” the queen and her court were again presented. Placing a tissue in the wire, senior Bob Sullivan helps create his class float. Jiving to the music of Levianthan, students Ben Brantley and Brenda Miller dance to the theme Psychedelic Shack. Special Events — 15

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Children ' s plays portray fantasy Opening their fall season, the Garrick Circle Players presented three children ' s one acts. Birthday of the Infanta, adapted by Mr. Thomas Miller from an Oscar Wilde short story, concerned a dwarf ' s self-realization and the dis- crimination shown him. Don- nie Robinson characterized the dwarf while Mary Goode portrayed the Infanta. Written by James Thurber and adapted by Mr. Miller, The Wonderful O was directed by alumnus Ray Williamson. Because his mother was once stuck in a porthole. Black, Karl Madley, hated the letter O. However, by the play ' s end he recognized the significance of the letter O. The Mad Hatter ' s Tea Par- ty. directed by junior Donnie Robinson, concluded the series of plays. Ray William- son portrayed the Mad Hatter in his attempt to entertain Alice, Mary Goode, in the world of Wonderland. Startled by his discovery of the treasure map. Black, Karl Madley, realizes where to look for the jewels. Savoring the taste. Mad Hatter, Ray Williamson, sips tea at The Mad Hatter ' s Tea Party. Special Events — 17