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

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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

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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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Double or Nothing Portraying James Ingram AND Linda Ronstadt, Senior Greg Lamb sings his way to victory in the air band lip lync contest. Lamb won $75 for his double feature. Boys will be Boys Imitating one of the Beastie Boys in the fourth annual air band lip sync contest. Senior Tom Bohl moves to the group's rap, No Sleep 'til Brooklyn. Here They Go Islands in the Stream sing English teacher Tina Ruggi- ero and Senior Heath Atha as they portray Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers in the Oct. 24 air band lip sync contest sponsored by Thespians. Prize Surprises As mistress of ceremonies. Senior Heather Munchin dis- tributes coupons and dis- counts to the audience. l VI ’ Air Band Lip Sync 7