Patrick County High School - Archive Yearbook (Stuart, VA)

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Providing entertainment for the Miss Deb Pageant is Miss Pam Collins, head majorette at PCHS. Master of Ceremonies Dr. fames Law an¬ nounces the contestants as they come on stage in their street ware. Even though the moments were tense, Shirley Rakes manages a smile for the audience. Escorts for the Miss Deb Pageant are Noel Wood, Maurice Reed, Ed Stewart, Robert S helor, Sammy Floyd, and Lamar Howell. First Miss Deb Pageant

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Miss Deb 74-75, Miss Joan Shelton, a freshman at Patrick County High School. Wreathed in smiles, Joan is crowned “Miss Deb” in first annual Miss Deb Pageant. Joan Shelton was crowned “Miss Deb” in the first annual Patrick County High School Miss Deb Pageant. The theme for the Pageant was set by Assistant Principal fohn Weatherman singing “Autumn Leaves.” Susie Semones provided piano accompaniment for the entire pageant. The Pageant was presented Saturday November 3, in the auditorium to benefit the library. First runner-up was Cathy Turner, other finalists were Joan Cox, Anne Wigington, Evette King, and Shirley Rakes. All were presented gifts. Vicki Hutchens was voted “Miss Congeniality ” by the girls. Entertainment was furnished between rounds. Turner and Lynn Foddrell, a father and son team, provided country music. Pam Collins, head majorette, performed a baton twirling routine. Penny Simmons sang and accompanied herself on the zither. Martha Tilley sang three selections with her sister fane accompanying on the piano. Master of Ceremonies was Dr. fames A. Law, O.D. Joan Shelton Crowned In Smiling with pride, Miss Congenality and the six finalists pose for pictures after the pageant. Tense but still smiling Anne Wigington makes her round on stage. 14

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' V,i ’ ■ ■ ' . -- k ’A -■ Black History Week Black History week assembly was brought to a close by a song and dance routine by lead singer Janet Martin and group. The week of February 12-16 was a special week for students, faculty, and administration at PCHS. There were various events throughout the week, but an assembly on Friday brought out the true meaning of Black Flistory Week. Each morning, the life story of a famous black per¬ son and his contributions to history was heard over the intercom. Dur¬ ing lunch each day, soul and spirit¬ ual music was played. Wednesday was the day that some students were seen dressed in African style. On Thursday and Friday tradi¬ tional foods were served in the cafeteria. On Friday an assembly took place in the auditorium which brought the week to a close. At the mention of “legs” Jason Spencer haults to find James Hyler auctioning the slaves. Speaking to a lively congregation “Rev.” James Hatcher gives a rousing sermon. Giving a realistic performance, Melva Hicks portrayed Harriet Tubman who led the slaves to freedom during the Civil War.