Belmont Abbey College - Spire Yearbook (Belmont, NC)

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Cheerleaders add that extra spunk to any game but Homecoming makes that even more special. Sophia Orefice awaits the next play. Chosing the right escort re- quires hours of thought. Chricket Shea knows she ' s made the right decision as she proudly stands with her younger brother. The basketball game is the highlight of the homecoming weekend. Jessie Feilds shows of his talent before a crowd of parents and alumni. Being on the homecoming court is a privilege for any Senior. Debbie Murray ' s moment was even more special as she was selected runner up. 20

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Being ihal Homecoming and Parents Week- end coincide. Abbey students were given the opportunity to demonstrate their talents. The Cabaret provided Susanna Filson with lust such an opportunity. Not all the dancing was done in the Haid during home coming. The Seniors showed great form in their win- ning Relay team. Homecoming was more than just a game. Many of the weekend visitors enjoyed themselves at an afternoon Rugby game. The freshman even got into the act during the pre homecoming Olympic night. Here Tim and Molly show that concentration is the Key to Victory. HOMECOMING 19

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Eik £ju Halftime passes all to quickly for most home coming participants. Patty Brennan ' s Father proudly escorts his daughter to join the re- mainder of the court. The excitement of homecoming was topped with Saturday evenings dance. Here Connie Silver and Leo Phillips enjoy the evenings festivities. THE BIG NIGHT The Abbey atmosphere was filled with excitement as Homecoming night ap- proached. Programs and various activi- ties kept the alumni and parents busy with Homecoming night as the highlight of the entire weekend. As the basketball team prepared for the game against Bar- ber-Scotia, the girls of the homecoming court waited patiently for their shining moment during halftime. The Wheeler Center, packed with enthusiastic stu- dents, parents, alumni, and dedicated fans, became the center of attraction as the Abbey Community united together in celebration. As the night progressed, not only did the Crusaders show the crowd their ability in playing basketball, but also their distinctive ability in working to- gether as a team. Thus, resulting in a well- earned victory over Barber Scotia. Dur- ing halftime, the crowd was introduced to the Homecoming Court. They were as follows: Crickett Shea, fr-, Shawn Skryki, soph; Debbie Lefever, soph; Cindy Law- ing, soph; Patty Brennan, jr ; Tracy John- son, jr; Karen Rogers, jr ; Colleen McCaf- frey, jr; Julie Hill, sr-, Debbie Murray, sn and Cathy Patti, sr. Colleen McCaffrey was presented as the 1985 Homecoming Queen. Afterwards, the crowd then pro- ceded on to the festivities that awaited them in the Haid. Here, alumni, parents, and students joined together in celebra- tion by reminiscing, dancing, and simply relaxing in an atmosphere of good times and good friends. Thus, the night ended in the Abbey tradition with a feeling of great satisfaction. No Homecoming would be complete without the big game. Senior Vince Vassel comands one of his final games before the home crowd. HOMECOMING