Athens High School - Athenian Yearbook (Athens, TX)

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Brad Cobb performs the marriage of Sal (Win Bandy) and Jake (Wendall Bass) an d cee (Andrea Shipp) and Heartbleed (Ernest Warren) while cowboys and dancing girls witness. Assorted Assemblies Appreciated Students enjoyed a break from the hustle and bustle of school- work while attending entertaining and informative assemblies. ‘The Saga of Sagebrush Sal,”’ a three-act play performed by the drama classes delighted audi- ences in three performances. Additional assemblies included Band Follies, two book reviews sponsored by the Library Club, NHS induction, cheerleader try- outs and the Mesquite Chorale. Students were charmed by the Texas Little Symphony. Donna Ruth Brister is accompanied by her sister Anita w hile singing “Scarecrow’s Dream.” Four pipers piping (Kerry Harvey, Bethany Peacock, Gail « ohebale Susan Leonard) wait the end of the Twelve Days of ristmas. STUDENT LIFE 15

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Sal (Win Bandy) tries to explain to Hazeltine (Andrea Shipp) what a wholesome and honest boy Heartbleed Haymeadow is. Play Brings West to Stage Mrs. Agatha Warren and the drama classes thrilled the hearts of students and faculty alike with the production of ‘‘The Saga of Sagebrush Sal.”’ The stars of the melodrama were Win Bandy as Sal and Wendall Bass as ‘‘Jake the Snake,’’ but they weren't the only actors. Cowboys, Indians and danc- ing girls added sparkle and comedy to a lively plot. Audience participation was encouraged with posters reading ‘‘Hiss,’’ ‘‘Boo”’ and ‘‘Clap.”’ Directed and choreographed by Mrs. Warren, the production was presented in two night shows for the public. 1 . ® N ss ; ». Cee || The ‘‘dancing girls’’ (Susan Crist, Mikki Ricks, Karen Clampitt, Natalie The Squaw Short and Stout (Donna Ruth Brister), | Kindred, Angela McGee) entertain the Cowboys and the audience doing a patches up Sal after Chief Skin Bones (Jeff Jones) | song and dance routine to ‘‘Let Me Entertain You.”’ has tried to scalp her. 14 STUDENT LIFE

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Hornet players and Brad Cobb hold their fingers up, signifying 1, in hopes of a Homecoming victory Spirit Week Precedes Homecoming Homecoming week started with a ‘spirit week’ of assigned clothing for certain days. Each class was given a day to designate what stu- dents would wear to promote the most school spirit. Seniors chose “Overall Victory Day’’; juniors — “Stomp ’em Day’’; sophomores — ‘Bruise the Lions’; and freshmen — ‘Sock it to ’’em.”’ But Homecoming spirit didn’t stop there. It continued with a bon- fire on Thursday and senior band members marching the traditional torch around the courthouse square. The Homecoming parade was made up of 38 units including Homecoming queen nominees, bands, horses and floats. Juniors won first place in the float contest and were awarded $30 by the Hor- net Booster Club. Sophomores ran a close second and seniors came in third. Although the Hornets lost to Hen- derson, 28-15, the half-time activi- ties were a success. Win Bandy was elected Homecoming Queen out of 26 nominees. After the game, ‘‘Disco’’ Dick Stafford played the jam at the Homecoming Dance in the HCJC Sub. Seniors Dale McMichael, David Ryon and Tracy Lemons assist Mrs. Diane Locke in putting the finishing touches on their float. 16 STUDENT LIFE