Burns High School - Blazes Yearbook (Lawndale, NC)

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A slight change was in store for the annual homecoming activities. Since there was no school on Friday, there was no outdoor pep rally, which left no time for a mini-parade. Therefore, nobody needed to work extra hard to prepare first period mini-floats. Most of the extra time went to get club floats ee ‘ ready for the parade. The FBLA and VICA, along with the sophomore and junior councils entered a float. FBLA took first place, with VICA placing second and the junior council, third. When asked why more clubs didn’t have floats, the answers were, ‘‘We just didn’t have enough time and student i. a es ° . Seed oa a - Pos Cae ig participation.”’ Following the parade a bonfire was held at the school. This was a time for students to get together and have fun. Hotdogs and drinks were served by BHS cheerleaders. Adding to the excitement, the Waco Ruritan Club donated a dunking Page 50: TOP LEFT — Cold students gather around the bonfire while waiting for the acti- vities to begin. TOP RIGHT — Coach Eddie Green is the victim of a perfect pitch. BOT- TOM LEFT — Sophomore Kim Hillyer serves Todd Earl. BOTTOM CENTER — Students watch as junior Scott Webber attempts to dunk his favorite coach. Senior Marion Crow awaits his turn. BOTTOM RIGHT — Senior Wade Owens gets revenge on his “‘favorite”’ teacher. Page 51: TOP — FBLA members, Elizabeth Hunt and Celeste eee ride on the winning float. BOTTOM — Kelly Dellin- ger walks his “dog” along with the sopho- more float. Homecoming Activities 51

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The famous ‘“‘bang’em up car’ was also a popular attraction. It had all the names of BHS teachers painted on it. Students took turns banging their worst teacher with a sledge hammer. “Tt’s the only chance I have to really hit that ole lady,’ remarked senior Marion Crow. gym after the game. Eddie Bridges, Despite the temperature, every stu- dent that was a part of the bonfire acti- vities had a ‘‘pile of fun.’”’ The cheer- leaders held a short pep rally to con- clude the nights activities. The 1980 Homecoming Festivities concluded with a dance held in the from WXIK radio station in Shelby served as DJ for the night. The dance started after the game and went on un- til midnight. Senior Teresa Hastings commented at the end of the d ance, “My feet are tired, but the rest of my body is still ready to boogie!”’ Every- one danced the night away. Page 52: Students boogie down to the sound of DJ, Eddie Bridges. BOTTOM LEFT — David Cline and Tammy Anders show their stuff. Amy Elmore dances in the background. BOTTOM CENTER — Alisa Newton, Keith Larson and Angie McMurray ‘‘get off” with the music of Eddie Bridges. BOTTOM RIGHT — Lisa Gantt claps to the beat of “Another One Bites the Dust.’’ Page 53: TOP LEFT — These students watch everyone, while wait- ing for the DJ to play their favorite song. TOP RIGHT — Anita Cook and Dennis Jordan “rock” to the music. BOTTOM LEFT — Sophomore Kim Melton danced the night away. CENTER — Band members Paula Hamrick and Karen Walker enjoy a full night of disco. BOTTOM CENTER — Juniors Debra Webber and Mark Elam wait for the next song to begin. Homecoming Dance 53