Gadsden High School - Crucible Yearbook (Gadsden, AL)

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Tigers Generate Team Spirit at Annual Bonfire As the cheerleaders with their burning torches eagerly raced toward the giant pile of lumber, the annual bonfire on the eve of the Charity Bowl began. The spirit of the students and the band was the best. As the Blue Devil was thrown into the fire, loud shouts of approval rose from the crowd. After the bonfire, the students hurried to Agricola Shopping Center for a snake dance and more cheers. Spirited Tiger fans exude the traditional GHS enthusiasm and team spirit at the annual bonfire on Charity Bowl Eve. ABOVE: The GHS Tiger and the Etowah Blue Devil engage in a mock battle to prepare for the war of the evening. BELOW: Melissa Scarborough eagerly waits to ignite the Etowah Blue Devil’s body.

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The Senior Class proudly displays the Anniston Bulldog head, a part of its float, at the Homecoming Game. The excitement of Homecoming '69 began on Monday, October 14, with the building of class floats. Much home- work was overlooked as students worked heartily for the entire week on their parade entries. On Saturday. October 19, the week was climaxed with the parade at one o'clock and with the halftime festivities that evening. Miss Mere- dith Mynatt, 1969 Homecoming Queen, and her royal court were elected by the student body. The coronation of Miss Mynatt, who was escorted by Senior Class Presi- dent, Robert Erwin, and Student Council President, Chris Roberts, highlighted the activities. ABOVE: Senior members of the Homecoming Court, anticipating the halftime ceremonies, watch the football game with immense enthusiasm. LEFT: Cheerleaders Robyn Vissing and Gail Hill promote the Home- coming spirit by selling balloons before the game begins. 25

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Assemblies Interrupt the Monotony of Homeroom ABOVE: As Edwin Rudd furiously objects. Mclisa Gibson confers with the opposition (Chris Roberts) before the eagerly awaited wet-dry debate begins. BELOW LEFT: During the Veteran’s Day assembly presented by the Tiger Band. Ginny Prentiss eulogizes our nation’s heritage. BE- LOW RIGHT: The Jane Franklin Tri-Fli-Y. sponsoring Mr. GFIS contest, raises the Beauty or Beast question. Randy Pope helps John Croylc gently persuade Buddy Usry to taste the apple pie so generously provided by the Chappell Couch Tri-Hi-Y. With visions of hula girls and palm trees. Terry Collins hustles down the aisle to accept his expense-paid trip to Honolulu.