Athens High School - Athenian Yearbook (Athens, TX)

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Robert Bandy and Missy Hall enjoy the sounds of ‘‘Disco”’ Dick Stafford at the Homecoming Dance in the Sub. anor Homecoming activities begin with a roaring bonfire on Thurs- day night. Senior band members Talina Williams and Louann Laird march the victory torch following the Homecoming bonfire. STUDENT LIFE 17

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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

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A JV Cheerleader entertains the student body as a ‘‘munchkin” during one of the pep rallies. The majorettes do a twirling routine to ‘‘Disco Inferno’ while the band plays. The trumpet section plays ‘‘Rocky”’ while other band members show their hearts are with the Hornets. 18 STUDENT LIFE