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

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Finalists Jeff Crump, Skip Haynes, and Backstage, Mrs. Vaught helps Bob Hodges add the necessary curves while Bob Hodges, congratulate each other. Darrell Davis silently wonders how he got talked into this. Liberated Males Demand Equal Time Mr. St. Stephens The Mr. St. Stephens pageant provides the men at St. Stephens with a chance to show their vanity. Spon- sored by the Sub-juniors, the pageant is an annual fund-raising event at St. Stephens. Backstage, the contes- tants squeeze into dresses, wigs, and other feminine attire. When it comes to applying make-up and false eyelashes, they begin to have second thoughts. Gor- geous and glamorous, the contestants finally appear on stage. At last, it is time for the judges to make the difficult choices of deciding the most beautiful “liberated male.” Skip Haynes was chosen Mr. St. Stephens. A variety of the latest fashions appears as the lovely contestants parade before the judges. Gorgeous Skip Haynes proves himself worthy of the title of Mr. St. Stephens.

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J. Graig, R. White, R. Gaddy, and B. Queen seem to be trying to tell us something. Sherry Deitz and a member of the band “Fear Cay pose for a picture with their friend — a boa constrictor. S.S.H.S. Students Return to Dogpatch, U.S.A. A1 Capp’s famous charac- ters from Dogpatch, U.S.A., come alive on Sadie Hawkins’ Day. Complete with students dressed as L’il Abner or Daisy Mae, this is one of the most unique and fun-filled days in the school year. This year, Debbie Whitener and Jeff Hahn won the award for having the most realistic cos- tumes. Highlighting the day, a musical assembly was held in the gym with the RH Band providing entertainment. Mrs. Terry and Mr. Rose were given the titles of Ma and Fa Kettle. Everyone enjoyed the unusual day and made the sudden transformation from hillbillies to students again for the dance. Students return from Dogpatch to attend the annual Spring Dance. Music was provided by “Fear Cay . 24

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Radiant faces shining with tears of happiness are displayed in the three finalists of the Miss St. Stephens pageant. Last year's winner, Lydia Herman, crowns the new Miss St. Stephens. Beautiful Girls Compete for the Title of Miss SSHS With glowing eyes and lovely smiles, some of the most beautiful girls at St. Stephens presented themselves before the judges to compete for the honor of being named Miss St. Stephens of 1973. “Let Freedom Ring” was the colorful theme which en- hanced the background. As the elimination began, each contestant silently wondered who would be named queen. When the ten semi-finalists were chosen, excitement had increased each girl’s hope of winning. Tonya McKinney and Theresa Shook became first and second runner-up, respec- tively. Bringing the evening to a climax was the crowning of Vickie Queen. Here are some of the contestants as they appear before the judges. 26