Jacksonville High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Jacksonville, NC)

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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

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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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New Kind of Two for One Closing out Spirit Week, mecoming was one of the gest nights of the year. The mecoming festivities began h a day on which many students ,re Cardinal red and white to aw their school spirit. At the d of the day there was a pep ly with the band and aerleaders, and of course, the itball team. After school mecoming really got started h the parade. Several clubs ier had a king and queen ride in ls, some members ride in trucks some members walk the parade ite as part of the procession. 2 Marching Band led off and s followed by the Homecoming Goofing off and having fun. French Club and French Honor Society members throw candy to children along the parade route. attendants nervously waiting to see who would be crowned the new queen. Finally, the moment arrived, halftime came and a hush fell over the stands as the announcer prepared to name the winner. For the first time in the school's history, there were two queens. Probably the best thing about the tie was that Leslie Slaughter and Kim Martin could share the title together. After being friends for seven years, it was another special event that they could share together. l was happier that it was a tie than l would have been if I had just won, said Kim, Leslie has been my best friend forever. M' X' ' Ai 3.314-ey 'la Qt. l1..cl -m4. e.,,. . f ' at Anxiously awaiting the start of the parade, the Spirit Club takes their place in line. Marching in the Homecoming Parade was only one of the numerous activities the club did to promote school spirit. 'It was the best float we ever had,' stated Angela Purdham. The junior float, with its theme 'Bear Bang-Up,' went on to win second place in the float competition. Homecom g