Tappahannock High School - Annual Yearbook (Tappahannock, VA)

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Jrs. and Srs. dance under Stars and Crescents Music was provided by the Fugitives, one of the best combos of the Richmond area. With the romantic scenery of over-hanging stars and crescents, fountains, and garden scenes, the cafeteria was conformed into a beautiful wonderland of Stars and Crescents. This year the tables were reserved and during intermission the couples relaxed at their tables with white table cloths and candlelight. The music was provided by the Fugitives, one of the best combos of Richmond. The turnout for the prom was one of the largest ever. All the latest steps were danced by the upper- classmen and their dates. JoAnne Cbnnellee, Bobby Hammond, Peggy Kriete, and Terry Rogers relax during intermission. Senior, Carolyn Downer takes the star as a memoir of the Junior Senior Prom . 11

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Showboat finds favorable tides for Juniors and Seniors Junior, Mary C lanton, finally re- ceives her long awaited ring. Mississippi slaves, Ronnie Rose and Drew Taliaferro, pry open treasure chest of Senior gifts. Showboat Captain, Mr. Burruss, welcomes all a bo ard. Spanish moss hanging from the ceiling, a wharf with a showboat docked along side, and slaves, gave T. H. S. ' s cafeteria a New Or- leans atmosphere for the Jr. -Sr. Banquet. After a meal of mint julep, Spanish moss, spun cot- ton and shortnin ' bread, the Baton Rouge Blues were read. The Senior ' s big moment ar- rived when the Magnolia Memoirs were given and finally the Juniors received their Bayou Jewels. Seniors toast Juniors, wishing them a successful Senior year. 10

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One act play captures superior rating We haven ' t heard from him either--not since his funeral, in fact ! Director Mrs. Spindle instructs the cast members in the proper blocking techniques. And this here is Great great Grandfather Bullfinch. He begat fifteen children. Tizzie and Lulie Macintosh feign insanity in an effort to scare Cousin Archie. Practice began in late February for the three members of the cast of The Sisters Macintosh. Carolyn Downer and Marguerite Taliaferro por- trayed two aged ladies suspicious of a young visitor, Larry Lennon, who claims to be their nephew. Their performance captured a Superior rating at the District Festival and therefore the cast was able to present the play in Charlottes- ville. Crazy ! What in toffit ' s gotten in you now, Lulie Macintosh ? 12