Nitro High School - Nitronian Yearbook (Nitro, WV)

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A MUSICAL CELEBRATION On a cool Tuesday evening in Septem- ber. the Nitro Band traveled to Laidley Field, to compete in the forty-first annual Daily Mail Kanawha County Majorette Festival. The Nitro Majorettes proudly marched onto the field, in their new uni- forms, to be judged for the title of Miss Majorette 1987. The Band competed in the AA divi- sion for best band playing along with George Washington. St. Albans, Herbert Hoover, Stonewall Jackson, and Charles- ton. In the other categories they competed with all 10 bands in attendance. Led by Field Commanders, Kelly Roach, and Amy Eskew, the marching Wildcats burst onto the field to the music of Throwdown . Head Majorette, Missi An- thony, led the corps to the sounds of French National for their military rou- tine, and twirler. Missy Honaker, strutted her stuff to the popular dance tune, “Danger Zone”. Finally, the Majorettes proudly marched down the field to The Cowboys . During their second appearance on the field, the majorettes completed their originality number. The major- ettes, dressed as construction workers, hammered away to Whistle While You Work . The workers then took a break for lunch, dressed as Raisins they climbed out of a giant lunch- box to the classic hit “I Heard It Through The Grape- vine . The celebration ended with the pre- sentation of trophies, beginning with the introduction of the Majorettes vying for Miss Majorette. Missi Anthony, Head Ma- jorette, was chosen to represent Nitro. Although leaving empty-handed the Nitro Band deserved high recognition for their determination and hard work in pre- paring for the biggest performance of the year. lst-row-Missi Anthony (Head), Missy Honak- er (Twirler), 2nd row-Jennifer Tinsley. Teresa Bren- neman, Robin Bailes, Beth Lewis. 3rd row- Heidi Ashbrook. and Kellie Lynch. Missy Honaker. twirled to the tune of “Danger Zone” at the Festival. “I Heart It Through The Grapevine.' 18 Student Life

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During the 1987-88 school year. Nitro held two Talent Shows. The first was held in January and the second one in May. Various acts were perform- ed including skits, lip syncs, dancing, and singing. The shows gave students the opportunity to ex- press their individuality and display their vocal and dancing abilities. This year’s talent shows were very successful and added a special touch to Nitro. These shows wouldn’t have been possible without the help of Mr. Lewis. Thanks Mr. Lewis!!!! Franklin Murphy raps to Colors.” Beth Brannon takes us back to the 50’s. Mike McFee and Brian Sneed swab the deck! Christy Casto. Kim Cart, and Kim Smith smile be- fore going on stage. Do what? Talent Shows 17

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Heidi Ashbrook and Kellie Lynch Whisle While they work.” Missi Anthony. Head Majorette, was chosen to repre- sent Nitro as Miss Majorette. Amy Eskew and Kelly Roach were Field Command- ers for 1987-88. Boogie! Baby . . . Boogie! Majorette Festival 19