Churchland High School - Trucker Yearbook (Portsmouth, VA)

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Down ocr Hut 1, HUr2 The men at Churchland took on a new look for their part in the annual Powder Puff football game. They were amazingly transformed into vivacious cheerleaders with the help of wigs, dresses, make-up and plenty of padding. They practiced long hard hours to perfect their cheers and gyrations. The crowd responded favorably to their sideline perform- ances. ‘Never has there been such a motiey crew of cheerleaders in one place at one time”, remarked a sideline observer. The guys had a great time entertaining the crowd and demonstrating their agility in a skirt. Halftime Show. Have the Dallas Cheerleaders met some competition here at Churchland? Look at those legs! This year’s male cheerleaders show their shapely calves. POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL 15

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Bruised knees, muddy shoes and tired, sore muscles were all a part of the traditional Powder Puff football game. For several weeks before the actual showdown, junior and senior girls gave up their soap operas and hour-long telephone con- versations to practice for the big event. Coached by members of the varsity football team, the girls practiced hiking the ball, calling signals, and even a few trick plays. This year’s game was a tightly fought contest. Both sides had good offensive moves and even better de- fensive plays. The seniors emerged victorious pulling out a squeaker. The final score was 14-8. “I've never hurt so much in my entire life,” said Cathy McCoy as the juniors went in at halftime to work on some new strategy. But she added quickly, “It’s fun too!’’ The evening turned out to be a profit- able adventure for both classes as the proceeds were added to each classes’ treasury. 44 POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL

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46 HOMECOMING Homecoming 83 Fantasyland Glass slippers, Nouses made of candy, alien beings from another world, tin men and scarecrows all filled the imaginations of students as they participated in the festivities of Homecoming Week. The theme of this year’s celebration was Fantasy- land. The spirit competition among the classes ran all week long. Although the seniors did not win every event, they were credited with a first place in most. One of the victories was Crazy Day where togas and sandals appeared as the uniform of the day. The Spirit Link Contest, which yield- ed a colorful construction paper chain to decorate the stadium was another senior achievement. Other senior victories included the Spirit Contest, held at the pep rally and the Mystery Man Contest. In this contest students needed to find the person dressed in the Cradock Ad- miral’s jersey, and give them their name and class. The Spirit Bowl and the Traitor Day competi tion were the other wins snatched by the sen- ior class. One prize the seniors couldn't claim belonged to the junior class for their colorful and imaginative float entitled, “Candyland”’. The sophomore class also laid claim to a victory for the annual bonfire held Wednesday night. With admission being economically priced at one piece of wood, many people came to watch the blaze as it lit up the surrounding areas. Help- ing to generate Trucker spirit at the bonfire were the band and cheer- leaders. For the girls of the Homecoming Court, this was a fantasy come true. The members of the Court were in- troduced to the student body at Wednesday's assembly. Freshman Theresa Slezak was escorted by Rick Holtzman while sophomore Bon- nie Babb was escorted by Thomas Batchelor. As candidates for the fi- tle of Maid of Honor were juniors, Julie Andrews escorted by Brian Hin- ton; Danette Daniels escorted by Bill Crone; Kim Heise escorted by Scott Morris; Cherri Porter escorted by Judd Mendelson; Robyn Twine es- corted by Ross Wellons. The seniors competing for the honor of becom- ing Homecoming Queen were An- drea Akers escorted by Derek Lilley; Elizabeth Grigg escorted by Mark Marshall; Yvetta Hardy escorted by Erick Jones; Rhonda McDonald es- corted by Bobby Kemp; Colleen Parker escorted by Sean Doyle; So- nja Venters escorted by Gene White. The annual homecoming parade, led by Principal Edgar M. Morgan marched from Roses parking lot to Churchland High School. Participat- ing in Friday afternoon's event were the JROTC, the Marching Trucker Band, the class floats, the cheer- leaders and the Homecoming Court. Little Miss Portsmouth put in a guest appearance for the occa- sion. Friday evening during half-time activities a surprised but delighted Yvetta Hardy was crowned Queen. Junior Robyn Twine was announced as Maid of Honor. The Churchland Truckers took the field with high hopes of defeating Cradock’s Ad- mirals. Although the Admirals even- tually went on to win the game, the varsity football players mustered to- gether and demonstrated fine team work. The final activity of the week was the Homecoming Dance held in the gym. Special thanks and apprecia- tion need to be extended to the SCA, under the directorship of Mrs. Dussia for all the hard work and long hours that went into making this a special day. Freshman representative, Theresa Slezak escorted by Rick Holtzman. Sophomore representative, Bonnie Babb escorted by Thomas Batchelor.