St Stephens High School - Corona Yearbook (Hickory, NC)

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In trying to escape the heat of the day and the hard realities of life, this small, unsuspecting turtle seeks shelter by entering the building. I wonder if he is trying to tell us something? As the year began, the St. Stephens Sub-Junior Woman’s Club started early by erecting a fair booth at the county fair. Winning second place, the booth promoted the N.C. State Zoo. HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT OUR STATE ZOO AT PURGATORY MT.? Caught unaware, Jeanne Stock is in the process of adding up final sales receipts. Mr. Lewis Bumgarner trys to find the total of another day during the magazine sales. FALL 21

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 Senior Andy Rullman Tills out blanks in order to receive materials from this college as Danny Green looks on. Dawn Phifer seems interested in an annual portraying the life at the school. FALL Out of the heat and humidity of the summer and the burning rays of the sun, came the students. They were met by new teachers, new and old friends, and new schedules. After only three weeks in school, the magazine sales were kicked off and each class challenged the others to try to outsell them. Clubs began to organize, elect officers, and be- gin projects. A county-wide College Day was held with the SSHS juniors as sponsors. This gave an oppor- tunity to all the seniors in Catawba County to talk with representatives from many colleges. And even in the midst of all this, one lonely turtle wanted to find security. Fall provides many new unique hap- penings. Each year College Day presents an opportunity for seniors to gain a Herman are busily gathering information in order to help them decide on a knowledge of a great number of colleges. Sandra Gunsallus and John definite choice in which to further their life's education. 20 FALL

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Everyone took an active part in the prepara- tions for the Homecoming festivities. Lori Starnes works diligently to complete the float in time for the Homecoming game. 22 HOMECOMING With as many shades of color as possible, these students paint a background for the float on which the 1971 Homecoming Queen was to be crowned. Much time and effort were given. Homecoming 1971 Caught unaware, Frances doesn’t suspect that in a few more hours she will be queen. October 8, the coldest night of the season, set the stage for Home- coming 1971 at St. Stephens High. Feverish activity and last-minute preparations had been maintained throughout the week with every- thing reaching a peak of excitement on Friday night. All the prayers for clear weather were answered and with the theme “Yesterday a Dream-Tomorrow a Vision,” stu- dents and parents participated in a magical night of fantasy. The band provided a lively halftime show, stirring up pride in the hearts of all loyal Indians. The numbing cold aroused spirits and the representa- tives lent a cheerful atmosphere to the presentation. Amazement and joy grasped everyone and became unending as Miss Frances Lail was crowned Homecoming Queen by John Wiley. A float provided the background consisting of white columns with winding ivy and a birthbath. Total happiness occurred as the Indians defeated the East Lincoln Mustangs for the greatest victory of the season.