Bandys High School - Trojan Yearbook (Catawba, NC)

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As The Dance Began, The Football Defeat Was Forgotten Maybe it was the brass and strings band. Maybe it was the surprisingly agreeable weather. Maybe it was because this was the first dance of the year. Anyway, the dance floor was packed with excited students and graduates in spite of an earlier 20-12 loss to Lincolnton by our football team. The band, “Earth Child, played only one slow song, but there were enough people dancing that closeness was unavoidable. Some listened to the band and watched everyone else, but most got out on the floor and danced. Above right Lisa Ballard gets into a song played by Earth Child. At right Gerald Flowers and Margaret Reid get down and boogie. Opposite page Denise Wither- spoon and Julie Roberts get to- gether and bump during this fast number. 20 Homecoming

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Christmas Dance — Three Hours of Music: Fast and Loud When the doors opened, there was a large crowd waiting to enter. Maybe they were anxious because it was so cold outside. They didn't seem too anxious to dance because no one danced the first several numbers. Slowly, a few brave individuals ventured onto the dance floor, and in front of all the sitters, boogied. Then a mob joined them, and the floor remained crowded the rest of the night. During the band's first break, the court was announced. There was one representative from each grade, nine through eleven; one from each of the senior homerooms; and one elected by the French club, sponsors of this dance. We had a local band, most of the members being Bandys' graduates. They had extensive equipment with many speakers that produced a tremendous sound. Tre- mendous, yes! Great to dance to, but also the ultimate in volume. Conversations varied in the gym, but eventually they all mentioned that you couldn't really hear each other because the music was so loud. 22 Christmas Dance