Jacksonville High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Jacksonville, NC)

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Dressing up during Spirit Week often caused students to be the butt of jokes from their friends and family. 'My mom told me l didn't look any different than I usually do, said Peggy Zima. Nt, f , 'mire .f Monday morning each class started building their float. Though at different shops, the fi' classes shared enthusiasm as it , they each worked diligently to ,'it i, T f produce the best. Just before ff-f the parade on Friday a panel of ' judges graded the floats and the . winner was announced at :ye it if halftime ofthe fO0fbalI game. The pep rally turned out to be an afternoon full of fun and . excitement. It really got me ' hyped up for the game, said senior Stephanie Briscoe. Students, band members, 1 cheerleaders, andthe drill and 1 r Y flag teams showed up to cheer i the football team on to victory. lt's a good thing that this is only for one day. l couIdn't even bend over to tie my shoes this morning, said Elizabeth Chambless. The addition of a new Teachers Day gave students a chance to poke good-natured fun by dressing up as the teacher of their choice. Although some teachers do not participate in Spirit Week, there are always those who go at it whole heartedly. Mrs. Myra Pachuta and Miss Amy Barbee were two such teachers as they tried to outdo each other in the Ugly Teacher Contest.

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.?lCh. other J SPJW-f as Spirit Week! A time for driving teachers crazy with blow pops and making mothers cry as their children walked out the door in black leather pants, chains and purple hair! lt was also a time for students to display school spirit and loyalty. At the middle school we didn't have the fun of Spirit Week,' said freshman Steve Baldwin. 'My favorite part was dressing up for Red and White Day. I painted my face with one half red and the other half E ll, 6 Although the pep rally is held after school, many students stay to participate. The program included a performance by the iiil band, an introduction to the football players and the cheerleaders with a practical joke for some of the team members. lm not used to dressing like thisl' said Graham Beacham. 'My sister had to help me. Days like Switch'em Day and Punk Flock Day required group efforts for costumes to be turned out to perfection. 22 Spirit Week white. Everyone came out in full force on Punk Flock Day. Students and teachers alike painted their hair funny colors, and made it stick up in strange positions. 'Just when lthought l knew people, they surprised me. Some people actually do have a sense of humorl' said John Caddie. Many students enjoyed Spirit Week because they were able to get out of class for three periods to work on floats. On 'Just another Friday night outl' jokes Mr. Howard who dressed up for Punk Flock D with the help of Johana Walker and some her friends. Teachers shoewd they had much spirit as students by turning out in 1 force for even the 'strangest' of days.

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Overcome with happiness, Leslie Slaughter and Kim Martin come forward to receive their crowns. 'l was happy that we both won because we have done a lot together and that made it special,' said Leslie. Preparation was an important part of every Homecoming. Jerry Orona and Julie Campomenosi, Spanish Honor Society King and Queen, look on as Adviser Marta Hernandez prepares their car for the parade. Concentrating with great intensity, color guard member Rachel Filipczuk practices her flag routine before the Marching Band's performance at the pep rally. Senior Homecoming Attendants: Stephanie Hackney, Pat Arnold, Kim Martin, Kim VanGorder, Leslie Slaughter Homecoming zz, 1? 1 49 ,. aww' , Az. A . , AM , A I- 311 'nr af