East Rowan High School - Eastonian Yearbook (Salisbury, NC)

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II-Conference and six All-Countyselections. Yates ballles the North Stanley defense as East's rugged defense saves the day for the Mustangs by the score 8-7. A South Iredell runner heads toward paydirt being pursued by a host of angry Mustangs. The Vikings blank the Mustangs 19-O for East's only conference loss. fBelowj C. M. Yates is smothered under as he tries for a key first down. East stopped a tough North Rowan squad l2-7. r .,.- -.. 1'. Johnny Yarbrough gallops away from a South Rowan defender. The Mustangs wallop the Rebels 27-14 for East's first win of the season. CBe1owJ Carl Smith sweeps around end behind intense Mustang blocking against Mooresville. The Mustangs stun the Blue Devils 13-7. 139

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Championshzp team boasts four ,K .g,,,,A 2 W K , A I rf4f,f-4iM1 ' Touchdown East is the crowd's cry as Halfback Jerry Sifford looks for an opening behind co-captain Randy Misenheimer East downs North Davidson 13412. against Central Davidson. East thoroughly trounces the Spartans 47-O. 1968 Schedule East 27 ..,..,,. South Rowan 14 East 7 , , ..., West Rowan 2 East 7 , , . Davie County 6 East I3 A , . , , North Davidson I2 East l2 , , . . North Rowan 7 East l3 . . . . .Mooresville 7 East 0 . . . . .South Iredell I9 East 55 . , . . .North Iredell 0 East 8 , . ,... North Stanley 7 East 47 . , . . Central Davidson O East 21 ,......, Thomasville 25 Portrayed in the surrounding pictures are action shots of ten of East's games. Sifford sweeps wide and outruns two North Iredell defenders as he heads for his third score of the night. The Mustangs completely mutilate the Raiders 5543. Sifford breaks away from a West lineman and looks for Danny Shepherd eludes the Davie defense as he races for the goal line. daylight. East slips by the Falcons 742. The Mustangs edge the Rebels 7-6 in a cliffhanger.

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School spirit rampant as exuberant students enjoy Homecoming Week. Vickie Reep, junior attendant, escorted by Joe Sides, proudly ICPYCSCTIIS hiil' Cl2'1SS. The old car used for the car smash gives Larry Wyrick a chance to lose all his inhibitions. Priscilla Kirchin, varsity cheerleader, displays her school spirit at the traditional bonhre. Fun, excitement, suspense describe the hectic week of Homecoming, beginning with the nominations of attendants. For their class days, sophomores wear class badges and display school spirit postersg juniors serve the football team cupcakes at lunch, and seniors have a special pep rally in the garden court. Thursday a North Iredell Raider lies in state. At the bonfire a funeral procession is held, and the Raider is burned. Silent Day and Color Day help build to the climax. At halftime of the East-North Iredell game, Julie Lentz is crowned Homecoming Queen. Perry Bernhardt is announced reigning king. Winding up the spectacular week is the dance sponsored by the Monogram Club. Connie Fesperman, escorted by Al Lentz, smiles radiantly as she represents the Sophomore Class.