Fairmont High School - Maple Leaves Yearbook (Fairmont, WV)

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Dance Fever Stepping to the music pro- vided by Mr. Greg Patrick, seniors Moses Hogan, Chrisi Hayhurst and Stevie Myers dance to the theme When Two Hearts Collide.” Hit Paraders Onboard their float, DECA juniors Talisa Sumlin, Becky Rhodes, LaShawna Bcaforc and Michelle Sigley partici- pate in the homecoming pa- rade from the back drive to East-West Stadium. Royal Gathering FRONT ROW: Decna Ribel; SECOND ROW: Gina Arnett, Kristi Barnes, Raechclle Chefrcn, Kristin Luckcy, Cassie Koch, Monica Hud- son; THIRD ROW: Kristie Carlot, Kate Enos, Debbie Tichenor, Shawna Trippett; BACK ROW: Tina Urbaniak. Homecoming 5

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Observing a A Strong Week Yes, I'd like to order a white carnation dipped in blue. Can you have it ready by October 10? Dad, 1 need the car this weekend. May I please borrow it? What kind of dress are you wearing? Whether they anticipated dressing up for the dance, decorating the halls for the week's acti vitiesor cheering from the sidelines at the game, homecoming was a special time for students. In keeping with the Let's Go to the Mov- ies theme for the week of Oct. 5-9, students rummaged through closets and borrowed accessories from friends to complete their costumes. The freshman class hosted Ghostbusters day Monday, followed by the sophomores and Grease day Tuesday, the juniors and Dragnet day Wednesday and the seniors with Animal House day Thursday. The traditional blue and white day Friday rounded out the week. After lining up in Paw Power Drive, band members, cheerleaders, and class and club officers marched from the school to East- West Stadium Friday night. With back-to- back losses to state-ranked Wheeling Park and eventual state AAA champion Brooke in the previous two weeks, the Polar Bears were set to meet their third state-ranked team. Junior Derek King rushed for 148 of the Bears' 225 yards as team recorded an 18-7 homecoming victory over undefeated Buck- hannon to raise the season record to 3-3. Senior Deena Ribel was crowned queen during halftime ceremonies by Principal John D. Tennant Jr. and 1986 Queen Rose- mary Biafore. But the week's activities weren't over yet. When Two Hearts Collide was the theme for the dance, held from 7-10 p.m. Oct. 10 at the YWCA on Pleasant Valley Road. Greg Patrick provided music and Starr Photogra- phy took couples' pictures. I really enjoyed going to the dance and being with my friends that night, commented Sophomore Julie Barker. Soon the last corsage was unpinned, the last crepe paper streamer pulled down and the final bits of conversation about the week exhausted. Homecoming was a memory— until next time when a new group of students would plan another year's activities for another football team. —by LoriTravelstead All Dressed Up Queen tor a Day Bundled up in an afghan to keep warm, freshmen Escort Shawn R. Williams and Attendant Kristi Bar- nes wait with other court members for the halftime coronation. After the announcement of the queen and her court. Principal John D. Tennant Jr. prepares to crown Senior Deena Ribel as 1986 Queen Rosemary Biafore looks on. 14 Homecoming

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Keeping Things ASfcntNight The lights dim. Backstage, the Beastie Boys put on their chains and Dolly Parton adjusts her wig while waiting their cue. Of course, the Beastie Boys, Dolly Parton, White Snake or U-2 weren't really in the school auditorium, but 10 groups waiting to do their best lip sync impersonations were. The fourth annual air band lip sync contest was sponsored by Thespian Troupe 2243 Oct. 24. In addition to the contestants, Don't For- get, a local band, entertained the audience for the second year. I especially like the live band, but (Senior) Greg Lamb was my favor- ite, smiled Sophomore Leslie Harker. The thing I like most about the air band contest was getting to perform with the live band 'Don't Forget', announced Senior Drummer Scott Aspinall. Lamb won the $75 first prize for his por- trayal of James Ingram Linda Ronstadt. Second prize of $50 went to the Beastie Boys—Tommy Bohl, Jeremy Edgell and Grady Boone. Those who weren't ready to get on stage decided just to come and watch their friends. I think it is great to sec people who haye guts enough to perform. Most of the acts were funny and enjoyable because they are current favorites, commented Senior Melissa Pride. After hours of practice, the singers were ready to compete. Dressed as their favorite groups, students took on new identities—at least for the length of the song. 1 had a great time. It was obvious that the acts put a lot of time into their performances, recalled Jun- ior Andrea McElroy. In addition to cash prizes for the winning groups, members of the audience received Movie Shoppe discounts, Snapps and Bo- nanza coupons and Camelot Music cassette tapes. Those who didn't win prizes were content to hear such favoritesas Aerosmith's Dude Looks Like a Lady, White Snake's Here I Go Again, U-2's Where the Streets Have No Name and Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam's Head to Toe. Although the performers took their music seriously. Junior Eva Absher saw a humor- ous side to the competition. It was hilari- ous! she exclaimed. I enjoy watching people make fools out of themselves! —fcy Shih Shannon Funky La Playinging Dude looks like a Lady ' seniors Jarrod DeVault and Mike Efaw lip sync the group Aeros- mith. The early fall event marked the beginning of back to the books. With or Without U Rushing the stage, U2 fans freshmen Kim Cain and Gina Franks gather around Bono as Senior Aaron O'Mara leads the group in the hit song Where the Streets Have No Name. Lc ■ 16 Air Band Lip Sync