Valdosta High School - Sandspur Yearbook (Valdosta, GA)

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Photographers Have Field Day When Homecoming coronation cere- monies, held on Cleveland Field at seven o'clock in the evening of October 9, gave photogra- phers a chance to try out their skills in capturing beauty in action. Mr. Bill Duke arrived early to take pictures of the line up of the young ladies and their escorts as they posed on the far side of the field and moved forward when the announc- er called out their names. At the same time Joey Ivansco readied his camera to get shots for the Valdosta Daily Times, for which he is a staff photog- rapher. And parents and friends, carrying both expensive and in- expensive equipment took their own memory pictures. All of these photographers had beautiful subjects. Young ladies in this select group had shopped for the most at- tractive gowns they could find. Each girl was groomed and made up to show off her loveliness. ABOVE: Student Council president David Lynch kisses the Homecoming queen, Kathryn DeLoach. TOP, MIDDLE: Marvin Martin escorts freshman represen tative, Sharon Carter. TOP, RIGHT: Freshman, Jana Jenkins and her brother, Greg, walk down the field. RIGHT: Kathryn graciously accepts her crown. 14

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Movie Style Homecoming Dance streamers. And by the time the picture- taking began at six o'clock, the auditorium glittered with the silver decor and with the formally dressed couples. In addition to putting up decora- tions and arranging for Mr. Bill Duke to take pictures of the couples attending the dance. Student Council members provided refreshments. And they also arranged to have live entertainment, a band called First Class. Besides providing listen- ing pleasure, the band invited several dancers to sing with them. 13

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They Picture Homecoming Coronation In September, each class chose two representatives for the court. Then, during Homecoming week, all students voted for the senior girl they wanted to be crowned queen of the festivities. Freshmen chose Jana Jenkins and Sharon Carter. Sophomores voted for Tracy Singletary and Altrecia Payton. Juniors named Jill Hitchcock and Carol Johnson for their class. And the seniors voted for Kathryn DeLoach and Lynn Hall. After all of the other attendants and their escorts had been introduced and had walked close to the student section on the south side of the field, the announcer called out the name of Kathryn DeLoach as the school's choice for Homecoming queen. David Lynch, Student Council president, and Principal Lloyd Mims walked over to recognize the new queen. David placed the crown on her dark hair and gave her a quick kiss and some roses. Each girl carried white carnations the gift of the Student Council. TOP, LEFT: Altrecia Payton walks beside her date, Roderick Hubbard. TOP, MIDDLE: Trey Powell accompanies sophomore repre- sentative, Tracy Singletary. TOP, RIGHT: Carol Johnson holds the arm of her date, Eric Roberts. BOTTOM, LEFT: Ed Bynum escorts Jill Hitchcock, junior representative. BOTTOM, RIGHT: Senior Lynn Hall and Arvin Berry waltz to their positions in the Homecoming lineup. 15