Andrew Lewis High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Salem, VA)

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UPPER LEFT OPPOSITE: Brenda Meador and Janice Brown proudly carry the Andrew Lewis banner which marks the beginning of another successful Homecoming parade. LOWER LEFT OPPOSITE: With the mark of true professionals, two members of the Premiers Ltd. swing onto the stage. ABOVE: While performing an up tempo jazz duet, Mr. Reaser and Mr. Simms hold the un¬ divided attention of the Homecoming crowd. LEFT: Jeff Johnson and his date dance methodically to the sounds of Homecoming. 19

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VICTORY AND ELATION END HOMECOMING Much screaming and total confusion then reigned for a few minutes until parade marshal Bill Ryan ar¬ ranged floats in proper order and saw to it that everyone was on the proper vehicle. The procession moved off to the snappy rhythm of the band, recalling fond memories of past homecomings in the minds of the alumni. The many hours of hard work was very evident as the floats and cars passed. First prize winner was, appropriately, the sen¬ ior float, and second and third prizes went to the sophomores and the juniors respectively. A quick trip home for dinner and then off to the football game which ended on a triumphant note as the Wolverines whipped the Martins¬ ville Bulldogs 24-6. Highlighting half¬ time activities was the presentation of the Homecoming court and special performance by Mr. Dennis Reaser, Band Director, and Mr. Jimmy Simms, Supervisor of Music, with the active backing of the Pride of Salem . Then the seniors took over and managed to form a slightly crooked ' 71 as the band played the Alma Mater . The following night, the Key Club sponsored the dance held in the cafeteria. Attendance was excellent and the Premiers Ltd. proved to be a superb choice for the entertain¬ ment. As the weekend drew to a close, students retired exhausted but happy, knowing that Homecoming ' 71 was, naturally, the best! 18

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ASSEMBLIES ACTION MAKES AN ASSEMBLY A new policy of letting students skip assemblies in favor of study halls made little dent in attendance as the rewards were rousing activity and provocative guest speakers. The year opened with an informa¬ tive talk to interested students in JA. Then followed a round of foot¬ ball pep assemblies with spirit reaching a record peak to warn visiting cheerleaders from rival Jef¬ ferson. Valiant cheerleaders and clubs strove to maintain spirit during the sports seasons by staging phony player interviews and a mock jousting defeat to the Knights , in¬ viting students to lead original cheers, and by plastering an agreeable soul with a pie-in-the- face, while the band came on bold and sparkling. At later assemblies rampant fans cheered easy basket¬ ball and wrestling victories. Sharply contrasted to these were other occasions calling for more dignified moods. The atmosphere of suspense turned to jubilance for fourteen girls named to the Homecoming Court. Guest min¬ isters speaking at Thanksgiving and Christmas induced seasonal in¬ trospection and were graced by polished performances of the choirs and the new stage band.