Brunswick High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Lawrenceville, VA)

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Showing the Bulldog spirit Is That a Girl or Guy? “Homecoming was a very special and exciting time for the whole student body. ” Cherie Collier by c perry Thrills filled the halls as opposite sex day went down for the first time in Bulldog history. The guys were girls and the girls were guys. The young ladies wore beards, jogging suites, and hats. The young men did a wonderful job of imitating the ladies photo by m stith cap by k jones “Keep it steady,” says Ruth Thomas as Mr. Freddie Reekes closely observes the contestants in the egg race that the Seniors would win. by wearing curly wigs, dresses, mini-skirts, and lace stockings. Thursday brought out the best in eve¬ ryone. Dressed to impress, the Bulldogs showed their style. Elegant dresses and classy tuxedos filled the hallways. The Homecoming court contestants presented themselves well. They dis¬ played their intelligence by giving the def¬ inition of a chosen word. That evening the Bulldogs got things boiling at the “Bon Fire . The cheer¬ leaders kept everyone jumping during the fire. The mighty Bulldogs kicked off their shoes and dusted the floor at the sock hop. Friday everybody put a pep in their step at the pep rally. The pep rally activities consisted of the tricycle contest, the water ballon toss, trash bag, piggy back ride, and egg races. Last, but certainly not least, in the fa¬ mous spirit rally and float competition, the Seniors took first place at the pep rally. photo by m stith cap by k green Should we let the eagles rest? Chris Bracey, Beth Walker, and Ozay Jones put their heads together to represent the Senior class by mak¬ ing a casket for the Greensville Eagles that wins more points for the Senior class. photo by m stith cap by k jones All work and no play makes a good boy dull. While working in drafting class, Derwin Seward also has fun showing his school spirit by wearing his sister ' s clothes on Opposite Sex Day. Homecoming Student Life 5

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photo by m stith cap k green I think I can, I think I can! The crowd stares as Candice Perry takes off in the tricycle race for the Junior’s, but ends up in second place. Lawanda Jarrett, Trina Reavis, Tempest Val¬ entine, Melanie Lewis, Yolanda Seward, Ryan Roberts, and Sue Thomas cheer. photo by m stith cap by c perry ‘‘MISTER OR MISS?” is the question, as Ms Linda Hirvonen gets a chance to read her daily mail, just before starting 4th bell. photo by m stith cap by c perry Who let the cat out of the bag? Sophomore Patricia laylor struggles to get to the finish line. 4 Student Life Homecoming

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Brunswick’s first king photo by m stith cap by staff King for a day! Trying to show his poise off the court, Bryant Stith defines one of those easy” words he selected from a bowl. Begins a new tradition by c wells and p rutherford Excitement, stage fright, and anticipa¬ tion entranced and mesmerized the mem¬ bers of the Homecoming Court. The court was highlighted by the addition of twelve male contestants. The male contestants competed in the same fashion as the fe¬ males for the title of Homecoming King. During a quite active homecoming week, contestants were pulled from their daily schedule to practice for the upcom¬ ing pageant. The contestants rehearsed their short speeches and format of the pageant. The new Homecoming Queen and the first King were announced during the vic¬ torious Homecoming game against Green¬ sville in front of fans, fellow students, alumni and staff. Brunswick incorporated a new begin¬ ning, a Homecoming King, to be carried on in the winning tradition. “Homcoming was a time of agony and defeat, and a time of reunion and love. ” Cherie Collier photo by m mailloux cap by m green LOVE is really caring for someone and show¬ ing it! replies Calandra Walker, soon-to-be Homecoming Queen, as she answers her question, while Rene Rice and Sandi Malone, soon-to-be Senior Princess, nervously await their moment at the mike. photo by m mailloux cap c wells Spreading the gospel during the homecoming pageant, Audrey Wray voices her favorite Amy Grant song. 6 Student Life Homecoming