Charleston High School - Charlestonian Yearbook (Charleston, WV)

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HEAD MMORETTE KELLY Larrabee, SHOWING THE JUDGES a great per- leads the majorettes onto victory during formance. the majorettes flasha winning the Majorette Festival and shows the smile before the audience. spectators a winning majorette corps. 1' 1 '. c. .. t n r ANNOUNCED AS WINNER for the best male twirler, John Lowery puts on a first place smile showing that hard work and dedication pay off. Student Life 11

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S TEPPING - HIG Laidley Field was nearly filled to capacity as the Charleston High School Band performed routines which would earn them top honors in the 37th Annual Daily Mail Majorette Festival. CHS proudly brought home three trophies as well as having Cindy Reinacher nominated for Miss Kanawha Valley Majorette. John Lowery proudly accepted his first place award in male twirling, the band brought home a second place trophy for playing, and the majorettes received a third place award for corps routine. The band, under the direction of Robert Leurant, marched onto the field to uCortez. Then they proceeded to play Neutron Dance as Debbie Painter execut- ed her solo twirling routine. The majorettes captivated the audi- ence with their well performed Student Life 1 0 routine to the tune French Na- tional Defile March? Before receiving a well de- served ovation for his flawless routine, John Lowery twirled to Relax? Using ttCinderella as this year's originality theme, the majorettes performed to Bibbity-Boppity-Boo, itSome- day My Prince Will Come, and HGlamorous Life. Finally after a long night of playing, twirling, and marching, the anxiously awaited awards were presented. Said John Low- ery, It meant so much to win this year since the school was really supportive of me. John was so excited at winning the award that he broke his hand in the process! WALKING IN STEP, Vanessa Brunell proudly holds up her blue and gold flag symbolizing the Charleston High Mt. Lions. BAND MEMBERS NICKIE Asseff, Carol McKnight. Monica Tweel, and Leslie Wrenn prepare for the exciting event at Laidley Field. THE CHARLESTON HIGH Band marches with pride toward the stands while band members Melissa Miller, David Menear, and Jeff Skiles keep in step.

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RICKIE GOMEZ STRUGGLES to be first in a tricycle race at the pre-game show of the Charleston High and Stonewall SUNNING IT IN the hallways Charleston High during Homecon Week activities are Becky Osborn FHL The enthusiasm of the Charleston High School student body peaked at an all time high during Homecoming Week and Spirit Week 1985. Donning bermuda shorts, thongs, and sunglasses, students kicked off Homecoming Week by going all out for Beach Day. Toga Day, Hillbilly Day, Nerd Day, and Blue-and-Gold Day followed. Lunchtime brought with it varied activities, one of which was the Best Legs contest. jeff Fruit and Amber Perry strode away with top honors. The Civic Center was the place to be following the Home- coming Game, as a dance was held celebrating another CHS victory. As Spirit Week rolled Spirits soor during, wo weeks of Jackson game. KATHY KUTIL AND Eric Sears show i- their school spirit by taking time from Zoology Class to display their Hillbilly pride for Charleston High. Tony Watts participating on beacht FUN around, an abundance of new activities rolled in with it. Gang- ster Day, Space Day, and Punk Day were a few of the days on which students were again able to appear at school in unique attire. Class Olympics enlivened lunch with events such as TAG tThe Assassination Gamei , tug-pf-war, car pile-in, and tricycle races. Proving that they were the llmiddlell class no longer, the Junior Class came away as the winner of the Olympiad. The game against Stonewall was the first CHS defeat of the season, but it was a joyous night for Becky Coleman, who was crowned Miss Mountain Lion 1985. THE MT. LION sign is only one aSpect of enthusiasm for a winning performance during the Homecoming game against George Washington. Student Life 12