Glynn Academy - High Tide Yearbook (Brunswick, GA)

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 twenty-six The week of October 17-22 was one of the busiest on G.A. Campus. Not only were students confronted with the hustle and bustle of Homecoming, but An- nual Staff members had their first deadline, club pictures were made, and weary students had to drag themselves out of bed early Saturday morning for the PSAT. The main activities started Thursday morning with a delicious breakfast sponsored by ICC. That night G. A. spirit really showed at the bonfire pep-rally, during which the band and the Freshman Class won the spirit stick. The week’s events climaxed on Friday, Homecom- ing 1976! The day’s activities began early in the morning when the excited Homecoming contes- tants, their escorts, and band members rehearsed the night’s ceremonies at Lanier Field in chilling for- ty-five degree weather. After school the streets of Brunswick were crowd- ed as throngs of spectators watched the parade. The many weeks of hard work and preparation that went into floats, cars, and clowns paid off, for the parade turned out to be a huge success. After rushing home to grab a bite to eat and pick- ing up their dates, Terror fans returned to Lanier Field to watch the mighty Red Terrors washout Beach. During halftime festivities Joyce Holmes was crowned the 1976 Homecoming Queen. After the game, exuberant students bumped and boogied til shortly after midnight, trying successfully to savor the last moments of one of the best home- comings ever, Homecoming 1976. - -tr.i

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Spirited Rallies Ever! Spirited students look on as the cheerleaders perform one of their many pom-pom routines. G.A. drummers add a great deal to pep rallies, providing a good beat to bump and boogie to. The noise was deafening as G.A. students joined in mass forces to cheer on the football team, cheerleaders, band, and even their own individual classes. What was the occasion? A G.A. pep rally was about to begin. Red hats, white megaphones, shakers, and banners were waved through the air as the cheerleaders (on G.A.’s new platform) led students on to frenzied yells for their school and team. The band contributed greatly while students sang and danced to the beat of their music. Contests and skits were performed, and competition for the most spirited classes ran deep. By the end of the rally even the most unenthusiastic students were gasping for air as they became wildly caught up in the good ole G.A. spirit. This was only a warm- up, however, for the game was yet to come. twenty-five

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Faculty and students stand together in the chow line. Kay Miller. Kathy Faust, and Donna Fox discuss the latest over breakfast. The date was October 21, 1976. The time was early evening. A large group of Glynn Academy students huddled together by the warmth of a huge bonfire. What was the occasion? The Homecoming Pep Rally was under way. Spirit ran high as cheers were heard from both cheer- leaders and students alike. The band was there also, adding much to the festive atmosphere. The band was rewarded for their efforts when they, along with the Freshmen Class, won the Spirit Stick. The fever reached a peak as a representative” from Beach, the upcoming rival was dumped into the fire. Billy Hall and David Beard prepare to burn the Beach Bulldog. G. A. football players, cheerleaders, homecom- ing queen contestants, student council members, and faculty stumbled out of bed early Oct. 21, to attend a breakfast held in the cafeteria. The break- fast, hosted by ICC, was a piece of the complex puz- zle needed for the com- pletion of a successful homecoming. It was a chance for those present to meet the presidents of the various clubs as well as to relax together be- fore those hectic last min- ute preparations had to oe done. Senior spirit was ablaze at the bonfire. twenty-seven