Burns High School - Blazes Yearbook (Lawndale, NC)

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A New Kind of HOMECOMING Page 54: Homecoming queen, Angie Poole. Page 55: TOP LEFT — Senior sponsors; Alisa New- ton, Randy McKee; Donna Carpenter, Doug McDonald; Jan Pruett, Al Floyd; Denise Martin, Keith Allen; Denene Blanton, Greg McDougal; 54 Homecoming Queen Teachers’ work day does not affect school spirit. Patricia Brewer, Bryan Lewis; Connie Bridges, Steven Thompson; MaeBeth Boggs, Marion Crow; Lynne Brackett, Scott Edwards; Shannon McSwain, Scott Snellings; Brenda Hopper, Vic- tor Smith. TOP RIGHT — Senior sponsors; Cin- Students crowded the floor when the DJ played ‘‘Another One Bites the Dust.’’ It was the most popular song of the dance, no doubt, that’s what North Gaston did. The Bulldogs won with a score of BHS-18; North Gaston-6. Rain fell for the 1980-81 Burns Homecoming game. Everyone had dy Green, Gary Swafford; Monty Wellmon, Kim — Dover; Julie Queen, Tony Abernathy; Tara Addison, Frank Porter; and Teresa Harper, Don- nell Proctor.

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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

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their umbrellas held high, while they awaited with chattering teeth, the announcing of the queen. Emcees, Scott Thompson and Brian Ballew finally broke the suspense. “‘The 1980- 81 Burns Senior High Homecoming Queen is ... Miss Angie Poole escorted by Mark Elam.’’ Angie was crowned by Not pictured are: Abby Schenck, Kenneth Byrd; Catherine Parks, Timmy Kee; Wanda Kee, Ford Lawrence; Pam Jordan, Wade Owens; Liz Brown, Dean Thompson; and Darlene Boykins, Keith Haynes, president of the student council. Angie McMurry presented her the bouquet. The homecoming court and many students left the bleachers to greet their queen. Through tears, Angie re- marked, “‘It’s a great feeling. I can’t be- lieve it!” Victor Wilson. BOTTOM LEFT — Senior Atten- dants and escorts; Jackie Barner, Wayne Ross; Candy Ballard, Gary Self; Angie Poole, Mark Elam; and Renee Etchison, Benny Famble. BOTTOM RIGHT — Sophomore and junior attendants with escorts: Beverly Byrd, Leonard Bullard; Betsy Bowen, David Cline; Tina Wil- son, Jerod King; and Dede Carr, Ron McKee. Homecoming Court 55