Alleghany High School - Trojan Yearbook (Sparta, NC)

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HOMECOMING: A PURSUIT OF VICTORY AND SPIRIT Homecoming, always a time for dress-up, class competition, the pep rally, the dance, and, of course, the football game, was no different this year. Monday’s “Pile It on Day” was the day students were encouraged to reach for extremes in clothing, jew- elry, or make-up. The reason for “T- Shirt Shade Day” could have been an attempt to get students to demon- strate their writing ability since everyone was encouraged to wear his t-shirt and bring magic markers for autographs. Wednesday’s “Crazy Day” had no purpose other than the wild fun of going beserk! Stephanie Cornette, the contest winner, illus- trated her brilliance in creativity by coming dressed as a cat. Tradition was not broken when the annual bonfire was held on Wednesday night at 8:00. Leather, chains, and greased hair were suggested for Thursday’s “Be Bad Day”. “Green and Gold Day” en- couraged everyone to wear the school colors. To add spice, the cheerleaders dressed as football players and football players dressed as cheerleaders. The week-long celebration ended with an assembly on Friday, September 27. Mark Andrews exhibited his rapid, yet piggish eating ability by winning the ice cream eating contest. Mr. Trojan votes were cast for the senior football player with the best looking legs. Faron Atwood’s “gorgeous legs” won this award by a landslide. All these activities helped to get everyone into that “Home- coming Spirit ”. The spirit continued Friday night when the football team gave their all against the Ashe Central Panthers. Our Homecoming Queen was Ronda Benge and Greta Adams was chosen as Maid of Honor. The band added a great deal with their perfor- mance and background music. The week’s festivities came to a close with the Homecoming dance, which was sponsored by the student council. Matt Black, Melissa Reeves, and Karen Crouse bring a new dress fashion to AHS during “Pile It On Day” (above left). Crazy Day Winner, Stephanie Cornette, shows her creativity by dressing as a tiger (above).

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Went to my car, sat down, found my ice cream! 3:32 p.m. Got nome, I was locked out! Went back to my car and slept. 7:41 p.m. Parents came home, didn’t notice me; they went out to eat. Door still locked. 9:22 p.m. Parents finally got home. Mom brought me some lasagna. 10:00 p.m. Thought about doing homework; de- cided against it! Watched “Moon- lighting” instead. 10:57 p.m. Went to the bathroom; light out; brushed my teeth with Ben-Gay. 11:02 p.m. Went to bed with puckered mouth. Couldn’t sleep thinking about next day at school. Studying hard, Alfred Billings concentrates on his notebook (above left). Stan Cox proves the old adage Better late than never” (left). Billy Nilo and Jamie Rutherford lead the pack to the lunch line (above). The agriculture students work hard under the direction of Mr. Joe Hampton. 7

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 Our Trojans eagerly await the beginning of the big game (far left). Our “new” varsity cheerleaders form an almost perfect A during the assembly (middle left). Ice Cream Eating Contest Winner, Mark Andrews, earned his prize by gulping down a half gallon of ice cream (left). The JROTC color guard stands at attention for the National Anthem (top right). Adding splendor and color to the AHS band, Karen Truitt leads the Auxiliary Corp on the field (above). 9