Grafton High School - Re Echo Yearbook (Grafton, WV)

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Students sitting at tables in the classroom. 26 — CANDIDS IN THE CLASSROOM

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It Rained on My Homecoming ’76 will be remembered for its spirit, enthusiasm and excitement. It was a great homecoming for rain, mud and cancellations. Everything was going great on October 7, the day before the big game. The halls were decorated, the parade was that evening and spirit was everywhere! Decorations in the halls were judged in class competition. Sophomores were first place winners and Seniors placed second. That evening it rained or rather poured on our parade! The floats and decorations were soaked and drooping, but the enthusiasm still rang through the streets of Grafton. In float competition, the French Club placed first and the FBLA float took second. October 8 was the scheduled date for the game between the Grafton Bearcats and the Mannington Gators. Even though it was raining and mud was everywhere people turned out to watch. It was about time for the game to begin, when the lights blew out and sparks filled the air. Everyone was in the dark and mud. Well, needless to say, the game was set for a later date, November 11. Homecoming queen Susie Bruner and her escort Joedy Lambert presided over the activities. The coronation of the queen usually takes place on the field during half-time, but since the game was cancelled, the crowning took place at the dance on Saturday, October 9. The Homecoming court princesses were: Parade Seniors Leslie Boyles and Kathy Boyles and their escorts Gary Moore and Terring Skinner. Juniors Michelle Miller and Sharon Swisher with escorts Tom Mcwshaw and Greg LaPcra. Sophomores Sandy Davis and Amy Hcf ferin and their escorts Mike Stockett and Jim Foley, and Freshmen Gail Reel and Christina Boyce with escorts Brett Evans and Adam Gaines. On November 11, the Bearcats met the Gators in a tough defensive struggle. The game was close with the Bearcats losing 6-8 and giving the Gators a tough time. Finally the Homecoming events had ended. It may have been a defeat, but the spirit remained through rain, mud, darkness and cancellations. HOMECOMING COURT 76-77: FRONT ROW: Gail Reel, Sandy Davis.(5jtaron Swisher Leslie Boyles. Shanna Duckworth. Larry Spadaforc, Kathy Boyles, Michelle Miller. Amy Hcf ferin, and Christina Boyce. SECOND ROW Brett Evans. Mike Stockett. eg IJ'TWiruary Moore. Susie Bruner, Joedy Lambert, Terring Skinner. Tom Mcwshaw. Jim Foley, and Adam Gaines. 28 — HOMECOMING