Gadsden High School - Crucible Yearbook (Gadsden, AL)

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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.

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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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Cupid Reigns to the '69 Theme Our Winter Love “Our Winter Love” was the theme of the annual Valentine Dance which was presented Friday, February 7, 1969, by the Student Council. The names of Student Council mem- bers and their dates were written on red hearts, held by white snowmen and placed around the balcony. Similar miniature snowmen formed the centerpieces for the tables. The main decoration scheme was carried out on the stage where a red and white gazebo was the focal point of a park scene. The evening proved to be one of romance and en- chantment for the hundreds attending and observing. ABOVE: Adding lo ihc elegance of the evening by their singing during the lead-out are: Joan Ballard. Katrina Lockridge. Sally Tucker. Sheila Lumpkin. BELOW: Moments before the lead-out. Student Council mem- bers hurriedly gather backstage to arrange themselves properly. ABOVE: The annual Valentine Dance is supported by hundreds of danc- ing couples in their formal attire. BELOW: Student Council members and their dates surround Chris Roberts and Debbie Owen as the lead-out dissolves into the final dance to the theme song. “Our Winter Love. Patsy Hanbs. Diane Thompson. Kathy Echols, and other Council mem- bers spend hours preparing the romantic setting for the dance.