Yazoo City High School - Mingo Chito Yearbook (Yazoo City, MS)

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October Fall had finally descended by the time October rolled around. The football season had captured ev- eryone's heart, mind and soul. The pep rallies rocked the school and the students' loyalty was proclaimed in wild jubilations as the cheerleaders provided spirit- rousing pep meets. Seniors were engulfed in their first senior specialty—Senior portraits. Intramurals were begun during this month, and homeroom rivalry skyrocketed. The first report cards were issued. Stu- dents, dismayed and relieved, knew that school life at YHS was well under way. The dust of hustle and bustle had settled and everyone had really begun to get down to business. This was October—the month of swirling red and yellow leaves, the month of dark cotton dresses, the month of red and black school banners—a month of business and a month of happiness at YHS. Ram Day was one of the many spectacular events put on by the Cheerleaders. Rock, Yazoo, Rock, was the familiar tune played by the YHS combo. Here the student-body gathered to cheer the mighty Indians to a tremendous victory over the Provine Rams. A tired and bewildered photographer tried to explain the most photogenic pose to Rosemary Cain as she struggled to remember her right from her left. Freshmen and Upperclassmen struggle for victory as a new point system for the overall intramural championship was in- troduced by our Vice-President of the Student Council—Jean Jackson. Ricky Fulcher charges with the ball as he heads for another score for Lester against Mapsey. 6

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Milestones of a year at YHS began with September. Anticipating a year crowded with activities, students once again streamed onto the campus with enthusiasm. Physical Ed classes started off with a bang as Coach Hollingshead intro- duced new techniques. The band stepped forth into a bright new year, sporting the school colors of black and red. September i 8:30 a.m., September 6, 1962, students be- gan to congregate on the campus of YHS. Old faithfuls were remembering last year while the green freshmen and new students looked on in bewildered amazement. As the day grew old, classes met, and teachers looked over the new recruits. In September we looked forward to the many sports, dances, dates, and HOMEWORK! One of the many events that took place in the first week was the election of class officers and the installation of the Student Council. Several weeks later the school was in comparative order, except for a few students who still seemed to be con- fused about having six class periods a day in- stead of the regular five. YHS had grown so much that classes had to be held during the seventh period. September was the month of firsts for everyone, and it was just the beginning of a year full of memorable happenings.

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Miss Hester glowed with pride as she assumed one of the many duties of the coach of the girls' basketball squad. Miss Hester's enthusiasm led the girls on to an action-packed sea- son. The Turkey Day Tilt with Vicksburg seemed to enthrall the spectators as the injury-weakened Indians pushed for points. November November days were crowded with voting, sports, new ideas, and welcome holidays. Two important elections held the interest of the YHS student body. The campaigning of the juniors was climaxed by the county government elections, a voting shared by all students who met the age and residence requirements. Immediately follow- ing this balloting came the selection of outstand- ing students for Who's Who. Pep assemblies were more spirited than ever during this final month of football season. As the days grew colder, new noises came from the gym. The sound of tennis shoes slapping against the hardwood floor and screeching to sudden stops meant that basketball had started its surge toward the top spot in the Indians' athletic interest. Thanksgiving holidays and the annual turkey- day game wrapped up a lively November, a cal- endar page to remember. Members of the annual stall worked long hours trying to surpass their first class honor rating. Pages had to be drawn, copy written, and mate- rial typed. There were many hours of blood, sweat, and tears involved in putting out a good yearbook.