Fairborn High School - Flight Yearbook (Fairborn, OH)

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Happy faces were seen tiding around the field Homecoming night, and none were happier than those of the Freshman attendants Bryan Williams. Sandy Clark, and David Ddisio. Taking a rest in the auxiliary gym. Juniors Eric Burns. Kathy Herd. Amy Handy, and Sophomore Rob Burton quietly converse over the din of the music coming from the dance floor Filled with happiness. Qiiwii I «-rev» McKibben and King Steve Barker admire then court Homecoming

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‘A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS’ Illuminates a world of enchantment f new dimension was added to the Homecoming weekend this year. Instead of the traditional Friday night game and dance, the events were held on separate days; the game on Friday and the dance on Saturday. This change eased the usual rush for students to hurry back home in order to put on their snazziest suits in time for the dance. Not only were the eyes of the Royal Court and all others sparkling, but the new fashions shone also. Ladies and gentlemen alike wore dress suits topped off by stylish hats. Matching pumps and purses accom- panied the girls whose gloved hands slight- ly shook with nervousness. The guys were as kind and polite as could be and as time progressed, the warmth and excitement around them made them relax and enjoy the fun. Freshmen, newcomers to what Home coming was all about, found the friendly atmosphere and beautiful surroundings a great ease to their senses. The sponsors of the dance. Student Congress, had outdone themselves with their decorating. The room was glittering with paper stars covered with sparkles and the tables were completed with blue and brown carnations in glass bud vases. Soft music played around the room and school became a totally different world to those on the dance floor. It wasn't at all like the way I pictured Homecoming to be. but I had an enjoyable time and it was really worth going to, commented Bryan Williams, one of the Freshman Attendants. As the clock struck midnight, couples retreated from the dance floor bringing A Night Under the Stars to a shining finish! Starlight. Starbright Freshman Lela Wright prepares a star, making sure the commons will twinkle during the dance Because the dance was held on Saturday this year the Student Congress began working early in the morning preparing for the dance One of their duties was to decorate the com mons which mostly consisted of making stars tc hang from the ceiling which helped create a moonlight atmosphere The night proved exciting to the Homecoming court consisting of Freshmen Bryan Williams. Sandy Clark, David Delisio; Juniors John Fulton. Christa Armstrong: seniors Dan Neely. Lucy Huntington. Tim Sizemore. Kim Patterson. Queen Teresa McKibbin. King Steve Barker. Cordell Pride. Tina Adkins, and Sophomores Rob Burton and Cammy Cameron. Making their moves to the steady beat. Jackie Grieshop. Jeff Brock. Heather Cassily and Scott Bowling show their talents on the dance floor during Saturday evening's Homecoming dance. Homecoming

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HRISTMAS SPIRIT COMES ALIVE Vespers a memorable finale for Mr. Mac A hush fell over the audience as hun- dreds of glowing candles shined throughout the auditorium, accompanied by the familiar melodies of Adeste Fideles. With a steady pace, A Cappella and Concert Choir members made their way onto the stage which was adorned with colorful poinsettias. Slowly unravel- ing was the magic and delight of the twenty-second annual Vespers program. Preparation for the Vespers program began months before the actual perfor- mance, however. Dedication and hard work was observed at the weekly sectional practices that A Cappella members con- ducted. Perfecting every detail of the pro- gram did not stop here, though. Not just the singers practiced, Brass Choir with new director Mr. Mike Hoyt also started early to get their instrumentalists ready for the big day and choir members selected to appear in the traditional tableaux scenes spent many of their afternoons making their shining moments truly special. Sophomore David Frontani said, It was hard work, but as the concert it was satis- fying to know the people enjoyed the feel- ing of Christmas we were giving them.” Then on Saturday afternoon before the With heads held high and hands properly placed. Chamber Choral members gather together to delight the audience with a (un filled song titled The Twelve Days After Christmas. program came that vital practice; dress rehearsal. In between some serious pratic- ing sessions, choir members also managed to work in some fun and games. They ar- ranged a truly memorable birthday celebration for Director Robert McMillan. Popping in unexpectedly was a singing telegram and a belly dancer to express birthday wishes amid hoots and hollers from choir members. To say I was sur- prised is putting it mildly, commented Mr. Mac, as his students refer to him, But it was fun and took some of the edge off the tenseness of the rehearsal.” Finally the day arrived when all the hard work paid off. To kick off the program, Brass Choir played their Christmas Medley and then accompanied the traditional can- dlelight processional with Adeste fideles. A Cappella then commenced with the first half of their performance which included five Christmas melodies and two breath- taking tableaux scenes. The audience watched amazedly at the Angel Gabriel with the Virgin Mary scene and tried to decide whether it was a slide or real people. Concert choir then expressed their holi- day spirit by performing a series of, songs featuring Gifts for the Child and Love Came Down at Christmas. Other highlights during the program included solos by Seniors Kelly Green and Brian Cosby, accompanied by Scott Hoag on the chimes. The traditionally sung Silent Night” featured soloists Pam Derrick, Patti Hines, Julie Holloway and Angi Deel. Aside from the fun his choir members had with him for his birthday, Mr. McMillan used some of his own ideas to have fun with Champer Chorale's perfor- mance. Besides their other beautiful serious numbers. Chorale performed “The Twelve Days After Christmas with props which gave added humor to the song, a take-off on The Twelve Days of Christmas. Senior Leigh Sandy hurled a rubber chicken across the stage as the Chorale sang that on the third day after Christmas. I had to use the three french hens to make some chicken soup. Freshman Choir then took the stage for their debut. The group, led by Director Orr, highlighted their performance with a special arrangement of Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem. All in all, Vespers was a success, con- tributing to making Mr. McMillan's last year a happy one. In return, he, once more, adorned his audience with the heavenly sounds of his choirs. I tried not to dwell too much on the idea that this would be my last Vespers, that would have been too emotional. The students did a super job and lived up to all my expectations. As it was, it was a sad yet proud moment for me, he said. During dress rehearsal some A Capella Choir members crane their necks to get a good view of the tableaux while others get some practice in. 14 Vespers