Nelson County High School - Governor Yearbook (Lovingston, VA)

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I Opposite Page: Upper Left-Juniors show spirit by displaying posters. Center Left-Sophomores eheer at the yell-out. Upper Right—Freshman creativity at work. Lower Right-Funeral service for the Appomattox team is led by seniors. This Page: Seniors demonstrate first rate spirit for third consecutive year. Lower Left-Sophomores flush the Raiders. Lower Right-Students pay last respects to the opposing team.

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On September 27, 1973, the Boaz Brothers Circus rolled into Nelson County and pitched its tent on the practice field. This event was sponsored by the Athletic Department. At 2:00 p.m., high school and elementary students filled the tents. The elementary students were especially excited; for many, this was their first circus. As venders circled the arena selling drinks, popcorn, and cotton candy, the circus got underway. After the clowns started things rolling, two “brothers” made repeated fail¬ ures at carpentry. The small cast of the circus displayed various talents as each made several appearances. Re¬ peated performances by the star of the show kept the cir¬ cus going as he alternated between tumbling, flipping from the trampoline, over the heads of five spectators, to the floor, walking on the high wire, and swinging on the trapeze high in the big top. The one-man show was supple¬ mented by a disappearing act, clowns, and performances by Shetland ponies, Peruvian llamas, and trained dogs. Each act was accompanied by the circus band, which fea¬ tured impromptu performances by several band students.