Natural Bridge High School - Span Yearbook (Natural Bridge Station, VA)

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16-Miss NBHS Smile And Be Poised Two long weeks of preparation had passed slowly. Time had been spent after school and on Saturdays practicing routines and rehearsing talent acts. Remembering to walk straight and with pride came naturally to the ten young ladies who had entered the 1981-82 Miss NBHS Pageant. When the girls came out on the stage for the opening routine, they knew that all their hard work had been well worth the effort. They left the stage to a round of thunderous applause. The crowd could see how much hard work the girls, as well as the band and Mr. Joyner, had put into the pageant. Street wear competition was first, fol- lowed by the talent and evening gown seg- ments of the pageant. Between each of these, there was entertainment from members of the student body. The last part of competition was a ques- SS SS ES I I A SS “Charisma” was a special delight for the people attending the pageant. They played several selections while the contestants prepared for their next event. tion and answer. The pageant was unique in that it broke tradition for this competition. The questions that were going to be asked were typed up and distributed among the girls before the pageant began. As the night drew to an end, the excite- ment grew. The lights dimmed and the em- cees announced Angie Foster the recipient of Miss Congeniality award. The moment arrived. Second place went to Tiny Dia- mond, first place went to Laveeta Branche, and Miss NBHS 1982 was Miss Sandy Campbell. The night had been wonderful but all too short. The girls would always have warm memories of their experiences and the close and stronger friendships they had made. If there had ever been any doubt in the girls’ minds as to whether to enter the pageant or not, it had been erased by the wonderful time they had spent over the past weeks. All aboard for the double dutch bus! Nathan Dunn and his “Double Dutch Gang” entertained the audience while the girls quickly prepared for the next part of the pageant.

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As Cindy Moore shoots the ball, juniors rush down the court in case the shot is missed. Two players spike the ball to prevent its return in intramural volleyball competition. Senior Maria Rafferty, guarded by Lori Burch, attempts to make two points for her class in the intra- mural tournament.

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“IT can’t believe it!’ Sandy Campbell smiles with ex- citement as Mr. Sams crowns her Miss NBHS 1982. This trio composed of Sherry Dill, Michael Reyn- olds and Patricia Dill sings a lovely ballad while contestants change into their street wear outfits. The ten contestants smile for the audience in the final minutes before the judges’ decision is handed to the emcees. Posing as a southern belle in the evening gown competition, junior Lisa Kirby walks down the runway to a round of applause from the audience. Miss NBHS-17