Crewe High School - Railroader Yearbook (Crewe, VA)

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4 O27 Queen Betsy and esdort Chet Wal- . : Patsy Clarke, Randy Fathbruckner, rod lead tite gougt in Sthe first’ : NG . : Mary Bishop, and Roger Smith dante, @te oN ast Man cau, . enjoy dancing to the music of The oe =e » = Centaurs at the Homecoming A —akN Cord A Poiaees ance a 3 HY ED oy ‘ss Homecoming events X Sai es An “Eagle” is hanged in effigy outside The CHS drill team, band, and majorettes entertained the court and school on the day of the Homecoming game. spectators at half time. i a : ; i Players take a quick breather on the bench during the game with Emporia. Martha Klocke and Mike Humphreys walk in the figure at 10 the Homecoming dance.

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days life A chilly afternoon is spent collecting boxes for the Homecoming bonfire. The office hums with activity before school. Fifteen new Beta members are installed in an impressive tap- ping ceremony. The school building was freshly painted and plastered last summer; however, it showed signs of wear a few weeks after school began. A special bulletin board, set up at the beginning of the year, acquaints stu- dents with their school leaders.

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Homecoming festivities began when each high school grade held elections for the court princesses. During Homecoming week the cheerleaders enhanced school spirit for the big game by giving a poster party. The annual bon fire and pep rally gave the students a chance to show their enthusiasm and support for the team. Various organizations in the school joined the court and band in a parade from the community center to the field. Cheering stu- dents followed in the traditional snake dance. Silence Day was observed by CHS on the day of the game, and those who violated the “no talking” rule were fined. Vid, Cae The Homecoming Court poses on the field after the downing of Queen, Betsy Clay. highlight autumn at C H S The Homecoming game was filled with tense excite- tment as the Railroaders battled with the Emporia Eagles. The ‘band, color guard, and drill team led the half time —activities. ands formed“an aisle for the progression of the court across the field. Long gowns, worn for the first time this year, added color and majesty to the Homecoming Court. Hundreds of expectant spectators—watched as (Bétsy “Clay was crowned Homecoming Queen. Highlighting the week was the Homecoming Dance on Saturday night sponsored by the Junior Emergency Squad. Homecoming representatives are sophomores Cindy Tucker and Eileen Barrett; freshmen Marian Ward and Martha Klocke; eighth graders Bobbie Morton and Donna VanArsdall; seniors Joan Farthing, Pam Ayers, Betsy Clay, Louise Eubank, and Ellen Shell; juniors Diane Wilson, Lynne Jennings, Diane VanArsdall, and Mary Arendall.