DeWitt High School - Dragon Yearbook (DeWitt, AR)

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24 homecoming ir he student body sat in suspense on October 1,1976, as the Homecoming Royalty was presented, with Master and Mistress of Ceremonies, Scott Hor- ton, and Tami Neukam. Easing the tension and providing excellent en- tertainment were Tami Neukam, who sang “Theme from Mahogany, and The Country Five, playing Proud Mary . The tension rose once again with the announcement of Kim Dollar as the maid-of-honor. Climaxing the ceremonies was the crowning of the 1976 Homecoming Oueen, Gaye Nordberg. Reigning in the Queen’s Court were senior maids Danna Adams, Joyce David Hudspeth Cunningham, Beth De Vore, Dixie Goodwin, Denise Lindsey, Cheryl Morton, Gigi Vansandt, and Babbie Young. When asked how it felt being crowned Queen, Gaye replied, I felt like they had said the wrong name, and after I realized it was me, I was so happy. I just could not believe the honor I had received!” “I could not believe that I had been chosen over the other girls. It was the greatest honor I have ever received in high school,” said Kim Dollar after being chosen Maid-of-Honor. All the girls admitted they had been quite nervous when walking down the aisle and on the stage. The guys,

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G1YE NORDBERS Planning layouts, cropping pictures, and writing copy takes more time than one's schedule allows at times. Just ask Dragon co-editor Gaye Nordberg. Many of her hours were spent working on the yearbook, but she also participated in Drama Club and Student Council. Besides winning the honor of being the 1977 Homecoming Queen, Gaye also acted in the senior play, Calamity Jane. ---------------- MIKE NEST What is nice, skinny, lovable, and red-headed? A Mike West! In addition to his long list of qualities, Mike has served as president of Beta Club, Student Council, and Drama Club. Mike also was a member of the Calamity Jane play cast and enjoys such hobbies as hunting, fishing and basketball. Mike is currently plan- ning to enter Arkansas State University this fall as a Biology major. CENISE LINDSEY Denise Lindsey learned to love after hour work this year since she served as co-editor of the Hi- Times. Lots of her afternoons and nights were taken up editing copy, planning layouts, and cropping pictures. Denise served as recording secretary of the Student Council, Senior maid in Homecoming, and a member of the Drama Club. Elementary education will be her major at the University of Central Arkansas next fall. DN IGHT LODE In this day and time you have to earn everything you get. Such is the case with Dwight Love. Dwight was selected as a National Achievement Scholarship for Outstanding Negro Student and later as a finalist. Dwight also served as a member of Beta Club, Drama Club, Student Council and the Band. He plans to further his education this fall at Arkansas State University as a business major.

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certainly not used to spot lights, never complained, eventhough it was very hot and their ties were choking them! Babbie Young said, I had chills running up and down my spine when Tami sang, “Theme from Mahogany. Tami, was accompanied by Ann Dillion, who also provided back- ground music. Denise Lindsey said, Thisyear was the saddest and most exciting of the three years I have been a maid.” “I was scared, and I tripped on my dress and tore it when I walked up the steps, Beth De Vore said. Dixie Goodwin and Cheryl Morton found it hard to sit still while The Country Five sang “Proud Mary. The Master and Mistress of Ceremonies were just as tense and nervous as the maids. Tami said, It really made my heart skip a beat when I had the card on Gigi Vansandt and looked back to find Danna Adams coming down the aisle, and when I realized that some of the information had been left off of Joyce Cun- ningham's card. Mr. Jack Jordan, superintendent presented Queen Gaye with her crown. Crown bearer was John David Hudspeth, and Deena Turner was football bearer. Presenting a bouquet of roses to Kim was Mr. Leon Miles, DHS prin- cipal. Frontrow:JoyceCunningham,GiGiVansandt,DannaAdams,Cheryl Denise Lindsey and Beth DeVore. Back row; Gary Coley, David Morton, Babbie Young, John David Hudspeth, Queen Gaye Bullock. Kenneth Steward. John Gunnell. Rusty Hestir, Shon Nordberg, Deena Turner, Maid-of-Honor Kim Dollar, Dixie Goodwin. Woodiel. Scott Estes. Vance Black, Mark Watkins and Ralph Travis