Andrew Lewis High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Salem, VA)

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Fall Festivities Climax in Mid-October as the Homecoming drew near, and a tinge of excited anticipation diffused through the school at the prospect of the fall festival’s beauty and pageantry. Homecoming itself is traditionally a time for welcoming past graduates of Andrew Lewis back to their alma mater. With this in mind, intricate planning became necessary for the celebration. Industrious students applied teamwork in festooning the halls and floats. These workers knew the frustration of slaving to fasten bushels of napkins and streamers to uncooperative truck beds. A few knew the feeling of utter defeat upon watching that ostensibly perfect float blown to a shambles by a merciless breeze. In spite of minor disasters, a hidden Pygmalion transformed these simple trimmings into elegant decorations, and Homecoming pro¬ ceeded. The selection and presentation of the court, the afternoon parade, and the impressive halftime ceremonies delighted both the beholder and those who had labored over them, making Homecoming 1965 one of the year’s outstanding moments.

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of New Term As 1600 students surged through the halls of Andrew Lewis, their thoughts of reviving endless study were mingled with other feel¬ ings. There was the initial pleasure of both renewing and creating friendships and of becoming involved with challenging courses and activities. And what student could worry about plodding through mountains of assign¬ ments, when freshly painted pastel halls were there to rejuvenate him each morning? Crisp fall evenings, the cries of the cheer¬ leaders, and the recollection of last year’s state championship beckoned the student body to football games. Emotions surged as the National Anthem reverberated throughout Municipal Field. The drums rolled on the kick-off, and spectators sud¬ denly became involved in the clash between two determined teams. Their attention was adverted from the struggle only when a long-lost friend appeared among the crowd or a weary boy cried, Peanuts, Popcorn!” Halftime brought the precisely-planned band show, accompanied by the graceful move¬ ments of the majorettes. Chaos reigned when miniature footballs were tossed into the stands. When the final whistle shrilled. Victory!” to the viewers, each player scored a personal triumph; the hours of grueling practice had paid off. 5

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Vibrant Celebration of Homecoming Is Initiated 7