Luther Jackson High School - Tiger Yearbook (Merrifield, VA)

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WILLIAM SMITH CORDELIA ROBINSON 18

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Jhi£ We RemembenW In September 1953, we, the class of ’58, were orientated into Manassas Regional High School where we attended our first year out of the elementary system to which we had become so accustomed. During the year 1953-54, we as a class visited Bull Run Battlefield and Museum . The enjoyment we had couldn ' t have been if it weren ' t for our wonderful Eighth Grade Sponsors, Mr. Morris Samuel, and Mrs. Barnes. We shared the pride of all the Negro citizens of Fairfax County in the new high school in which we enrolled as its first Freshman Class in September, 1954 - The class ' s competitive spirit was greatly stimulated during our Fresh¬ man Year. Evidences were exhibited when Homeroom 9-1, Sponsored by Mrs. L. M. Brown, won the Miss Homecoming contest of ' 54, supporting Miss Wilma Harrod. Miss Merle Williams, also of the Freshman Class was honored with the title of Miss Basketball of ' 54 . We the sophomores of ' 55 presented a Valentine Ball which was a formal affair for all students, teachers, and parents who had the price of a ticket. For many of us, this was our first time to dress-up in silver slippers, evening dresses, and tuxedos. Because of the wonderful cooperation of the class it was a real success. The experience gained by presenting the Valentine Ball enabled us, as a Junior Class to present an even more successful Junior-Senior Prorb. With the assistance of two grand sponsors, Mr. Harold Lawson, and Mrs. H. Hemby, we accomplished all that any Junior Class could hope to. Now we are Seniors and anxiously awaiting the feel of a high school diploma in our hands. For all of us, this will certainly be a new way of life- college, a career, or marriage. . . Whatever the future, we are looking forward with great enthusiasm upon entering the world as young adults. 20