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

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Homecoming gives Freshman a chance to claim that “We’re Little but we’re Tuff” 1 ¥5 Michie Sherertz, did you have a wild time at the Homecoming Dance? Debbie Fleming and “Ralph” Martin reflect the merriment of Homecoming festivities. Queen Nancy Whitman and Princess Jane Bowman exhibit the thrill of reigning over Homecoming. 1 II ■ 2)

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A jubilant court highlights the swinging Homecoming Dance. COURT WATCHES FESTIVITIES WHIRL AROUND Seniors assure the Wolverines of “smooth sailing” over the Flying Eagles. Heart pressure was built up and fingernails got shorter in eager anticipation of Homecoming. Full of merriment and celebration, this annual pageant demanded organization, stu¬ dent slaving, and originality to achieve success. This year October 25 spelled SUCCESS, producing the best assembly, parade, game, and dance ever to commemorate this event. Traditionally the Monogram Club had the touchy job of choos¬ ing the Homecoming Court. Tight lips and top security kept the news of the membership of the 1968 Court quite a mystery. Finally the muffled P.A. system got across the names of the lucky girls, thus pacifying the anxious student body. Then prep¬ arations really began. Breath-taking floats were made, decor¬ ations for the Homecoming Dance were planned, new dresses were bought, a parade was organized, and the impatient Wol¬ verine gridmen pawed the earth awaiting the arrival of the Beckley Flying Eagles from West Virginia. October 25 finally came . . . Queen Nancy Whitman and King Larry Cecil gallantly promenaded around the gym floor. Crut¬ ches hardly kept Prince Charlie Hammersley from receiving his crown, and Jane Bowman became Princess. A 54-7 victory that night warmed all our homecomers and Wolverines alike despite the bitter cold. Celebration seemed hardly to have be¬ gun Saturday night when it was time to go home. Now, relive that 1968 Homecoming weekend and you’ll agree it was just plain great! 20

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Powderpuff Football SENIORS OBTAIN Rainy weather and a soggy field could hardly dampen the raging spirit of the ’68 powder-puffers. After sacri¬ ficing many beautiful Sunday afternoons to diligent practice, both Juniors and Seniors were eager to dis¬ play their football skills. REVENGE BY WHIPPING THE JUNIORS 6-0 Oakey’s Field was filled with spectators Sunday, No¬ vember 17, when these teams clashed. The Juniors won the toss and chose to receive the ball. Junior fire¬ ball, Mary Etta Halstead, struggled for several yards of gain. Soon after, the Seniors had the ball but failed to score. Junior fans were going wild in the second quarter when Halstead flashed across the goal line only to be called back due to offside penalties. Half¬ time found a scoreless and not soreless game. Desperate coaches tried to mend tattered and bruised spirits while the powder-puffers needed only water to be rejuvenated. In the third quarter, determined 69’ers savagely plodded toward the end zone, but failed to reach it. Again the Juniors crossed the goal line but were called back due to a penalty. With twelve minutes left to play, it seemed that the game would end in a 0-0 deadlock. Both coaches and spectators nervously paced up and down the side¬ lines as ten of those twelve minutes ticked away. With only one yard to go, Senior Kailyn Sprinkle scored the only touchdown of the day. Senior fans were drunk with happiness and happily staggered away with a 6-0 victory, the second Senior victory in history. Muddy, discouraged Juniors gave a sportsman-like cheer for the Seniors as the victors triumphantly headed for Lendy’s. Senior Spartan Penny Stallings, makes a savage attempt to down Ann Hatcher. Muddy Juniors pave the way for another sprint by Mary Etta Halstead. 5 p f II v ■M - 22