The Lettermen in their letter jackets listen and watch at a pep rally in the lobby of our new Gym.
Slow Dancing with dignity and grace (at least while under the watchful eyes of administrators and teachers) was every girl (and guys) romantic dream or nightmare, depending on how it went.
Dancers enjoy the Sweetheart Dance sponsored by the Freshman class. Music was provided by the Transistor Tangerines. The Lobby was transformed and covered with cupids and valentines.
click here to see the Transistor Tangerines
A reader just informed me that the name "Tangerine Dreams" was a take off on a popular rock bands name of that era, the "Electric Prunes". Now that is a band I remember! ;-)
What has happened to this poor child's head?
Yes, there was a time when "curlers" could be worn out in public. But those plaid pants in the background are definitely a fashion no no ;-)
Varsity Cheerleaders: Monnie Blanton, Shelby Hampton, Ollie Jackson, Jenelle Payne, Sarah Hayes, Debbie Bryant, Barbara Baird, Ann Gilstrap, and Chief Janie Doughtery.
Future President Paul Miller promises "....to represent each of the students of this school to the best of my ability". Today, Paul Miller is our School Board Attorney and represents all of us to the best of his ability.An interesting side note regarding electing student body officers in 1968: There were 17 candidates, students had to register to vote in the elections, 65% of the students voted and 94% of the faculty voted.
This year, 2008, is the 40th homecoming for the Class of 1968. These are the Homecoming attendants from 1968: Monnie Blanton, Dorothy Hodges, Jane Ragan, and Kathy Aldridge.
Shine a light on the future, Junior attendant Ollie Jackson went on to teach, coach, and serve in administration and leadership at WHS.
Later this week I will try to post some more reflections and memories of the class of 1968.
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