Onancock High School - Trident / Beacon Yearbook (Onancock, VA)

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As Seniors of 1966, we can no longer claim the shelter offered by these Hallowed Halls of Ivy , but must face the uncertain future before us. With this in mind, let us recall some of the memories we hold of the four years we have spent together at Onancock High School. In 1962, a group of Freshmen, perhaps more frightened than foolish , entered through the doors of Onan cock High School. Under the watchful eyes of Mrs. Chanley and Mr. Fitzgerald, we chose our class officers: Linda Bagwell, President; Pat Belote, Vice-President; Lila Jacob, Secretary; and Sammie Miles, Treasurer. We welcomed our new classmate, Judy Van Kleef from New Jersey. The girls joined F.H.A., and our S.C.A. repre¬ sentatives, Joanne, Nancy, and Donnie Ward, were appointed. Sammie was chosen cheerleader; Donnie Ward fought with the ranks of the mighty Devil football team while the other Freshmen boys threw their energies into J. V. sports. Three of our girls, Bonnie, JoAnne, and Sammie did us proud by making the varsity basketball team. In the spring, with the baseball and softball season on the way, Ned, E. T., Nancy, Bonnie, Linda Jean, Sammie, and Ann Brooks were chosen to hold down the bases. To close our Freshman year and to usher in summer, we decided to have one last gathering which took the form of a hayride to Silver Beach. After a bountiful summer, we returned to these sacred halls as silly sophomores of ' 63-64. Mrs. Chanley and Mr. Carey supervised as we elected our class officers; Eve Russell, President; Lila Jacob, Vice-President; Roberta Hampton, Secretary; and Donnie Ward, Treasurer. Again, we had transfer from New Jersey, this being Bruce Adkins. For the first time in our lives, the Beta Club and Tri-Hi-Y opened their doors to us. Linda Bagwell joined the cheerleading squad, and in football, basketball, baseball, and track, the Sophomores made their presence known. To climax our Sophomore year, we held a dance at the American Legion Hall to raise money for the future, but first, and foremost, to have some fun. Another summer passed all too quickly, and the jolly Juniors rocked the foundations with their greetings and laughter, much to the consternation of Mr. Hickman and Mrs. Richardson. But soon, we settled down and elected class officers: Roberta Hampton, President; Douglass Twyford, Vice-President; Linda Guy, Secretary; and Linda Lilliston, Treasurer. This year we welcomed a Southerner by the name of Carson Diggs. Football season rolled around, and while the Junior boys were playing a big part on the team, Junio r girls applied them¬ selves to running the concession stand; with the exception of the cheerleaders, which now included Lila Jacob and Ann Belote. Immediately after the excitement of ordering class rings died down, we anxiously watched the mail for their arrival. Meanwhile, Mr. Hickman and Mrs. Richardson put their time and effort into directing the Junior Play. The Stuck Pot”, as it was called, proved to be the most enjoyable and humorous production that the stage of Onancock High had seen in many years. On the enchanted evening of April 22, we celebrated our ROMAN HOLIDAY , which won acclaim as the most sensational formal ever. The exquisite decorations pictured the grandeur of Roman times, while the Sherwoods, from Hampden Sydney College, provided the music to make the night a memorable one. The Beta Convention was attended by several Juniors. We were very proud of Linda Bagwell, our representative to M. G. A., whe n she was elected Speaker Pro Tern of the House. Some of us worked very hard on the Newspaper staff with much help from Becky Robbins, our Junior Editor. Most of us finished the year by taking College Boards, then we all dedicated our time to enjoying the summer. At long last, our Senior year arrived, once again under Mr. Hickman and Mrs. Richardson. We elected class officers: Bruce Adkins, President; Barbara Melson, Vice-President; Linda Bagwell, Secretary; and Linda Lilliston, Treasurer. The oh, so sophisticated Seniors blithely decided on invitations and name cards. Everyone con¬ cerned with varsity sports looked forward to fulfilling their last year on the teams, hoping that it would be the best year yet. At the Thanksgiving football game, John R. and Linda Bagwell were crowned the reigning royalty of Onancock High School. Several Seniors attended the Newspaper Convention in Richmond; later Beta mem¬ bers found themselves traveling all the way to Roanoke for the Beta Convention. Meanwhile, the Trident staff, prompted by Sammie and Roberta, settled down to a year of hard work. We sold stationery and candy to raise money for our caps and gowns. College acceptances began to arrive, reminding us of graduation and the future. As we, the Seniors of ' 66, turn to walk that uncharted path to that vague something we call the future, we realize that we are surrendering the guidance of our parents and teachers whose concern we deeply appre¬ ciate. Now we can depart with high hopes for the future, leaving behind only the echoes of our shouts, our laughter, and our tears. The past is a memory, the future a dream. We alone hold the key to make that dream come true. 14 Carol Moore, Historian