Marion High School - Hurricane Yearbook (Marion, VA)

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IN A FLURRY of excitement, Dorothy Gilbert, portrayed by Anita Stur¬ gill, packs for Paris. CONCENTRATION PLAYS AN important part in creating an effective backdrop as shown by Tim Poston. OLD RIVALS MEET at the deck of the Majestic discussing the topic of the day, “extortionists.” AS THE FINAL touches are added, JoLinda D’Agostino creates the full effect of the “1920’s flapper” style.

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JUNIORS REVIVE THE ROARING 20 ' s A naive young lady arrives in Europe only to see her lifelong dreams falling apart. Such is the predicament of Lorelei Lee, as portrayed by Leesa Greer. Her plight is not availed much by Dorothy, Anita Sturgill, suggesting all sorts of frivolous escapades. The night of November 22, brought the Class of 77’s “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” to real¬ ity. The comedy production was directed by Mrs. Ruth Smith. FROM HER VANTAGE point in the auditorium, Mrs. Smith directs the juniors as student director, Becky Wymer, watches with amusement. AT THE MOST opportune moment, Mr. Broussard, portrayed by Larry At¬ well, takes advantage of the chambermaid played by Sherri Blevins, as Broussard Jr., Lester Owens, looks on. WITH SMILING CONFIDENCE, Lorelei Lee, played by Leesa Greer, “chats” on a wireless telephone.

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TO DREAM, TO ACCOMPLISH, TO BE ... . The Bicentennial means many things in people’s hearts. It means a new nation, free men and women, and free institutions. These ideas are central to our Declaration of Independence and the suc¬ cessful American experiment of our spirit. We celebrate them dur¬ ing our Bicentennial year with pride and much satisfaction. But the Declaration of 1776 means even more. It was a promise that new Americans and all the succeeding generations would have the opportunity to do what they could and should do for themselves, to exercise individual ideas and the initiative to build for them¬ selves, their loved ones and their country. Americans have used the opportunity well. They have worked, shared, saved, and invested to secure and assure national and personal well-being. For millions, it has been and still is just plain common sense to make a personal Declaration of Independence through their lives. In doing so, they have relied on their American Heritage-a heritage that listens, advises, and even demonstrates the advantage of personal reliance. America’s personal initiative and self-reliance are very real in 1976 and that’s something to celebrate during our Bicentennial. THE BICENTENNIAL SPIRIT has effected everyone including the elemen¬ tary students as they display this patriotic flag on their school room win¬ dow. WHILE TRAVELING ACROSS the United States, the Bicentennial Wagon Train made a short stop in Marion. SENIORS TAKE PART in the Bicentennial celebration as Laura McCarty’s role is portrayed by carrying a ’76 pocketbook. 28