Tabb High School - Bengal Yearbook (Tabb, VA)

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Boys’ State — Girls ' State Three boys and three girls were chosen to attend Boys’ State and Girls’ State from our school. Boys’ State was held June 1 7-23 at Lynchburg College. Girls’ State was held the same week at Radford College. The boys elected were Lee Deskins, Mike Melo, and Eddie Wright. The alternatives were David Craig, John Prior, and John Dawkins. The girl delegates chosen were Vee Martin, Donna Newsome and Sue Bresee. Their alternates were Charlotte Anderson, Yvette Knott and Cheryl Rivers. Charlotte Anderson attended in the place of Sue Bresee. 62

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Set on a college campus in the 1 920’s, Tabb High ' s first musical production. Good News, a comedy spoof, opened May 1 7 in the Tabb High auditorium. From the close of Thunder on Sycamore Street, Mrs. Pat Wright auditioned future actors and actresses for parts in the play. Mr. William Tew took charge of vocal direction while Mr. Percy Ironmonger directed the band. Because of Mrs. Barbara Zalumus ' help in straightening out technical problems, the play went on without a hitch. Lj

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February 24, 1 973 marked the climax of the year for most of the juniors. Renting tuxedos, buying gowns, and getting Dad ' s car for the evening were all events leading up to being at the Chamberlin Hotel at 9:30 p.m. Dancing to the music of the Newport News, juniors socialized amongst themselves and faculty members up until that magic moment. As Mr. Miller and Mrs. Jones passed out the rings, silly grins appeared on faces, as couples kissed and sat back down. “Let me see yours, and “Turn mine,” became repeated phrases the remainder of the night. Most decided to call it a night at 1 2:30 and left with ear to ear smiles. 63