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

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SHOWING OFF A body that just won't quit is Senior Mark Mario Casella. He was just one of the many who dressed in clothing of the opposite sex. SOME PEOPLE WILL do almost anything to help the cause, such as Senior Bryce Findley, who displays one of his girlfriend s outfits. WAITING IN THE lunch line gives Senior John Arnold time to decide which is better: food or a pacifier. Senior Slave Day 23

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Selling seniors as slaves Hey, have you seen Bertha Butt yet? an excited freshman could be heard asking her friend. 'Who on earth is Bertha Butt?” her friend asked. It's Peggy Watkins. She's a senior and the editor of the newspaper, she explained. Then why are you calling her Bertha Butt? Because it's Senior Slave Day and someone dressed her up like that, the freshman answered. Oh . . . was her friend's reply. That was nearly the same reaction displayed by many freshmen as the annual Senior Slave Day was held May 3. As always, the seniors sponsored the Slave Day in order to raise money to cover last-minute graduation expenses. It was also one of the best ways for an underclassman to get back at a senior who had harassed them all year. Needless to say, senior athletes went very quickly. Examples could be Todd Bolyard and Keith Cole, both big, husky football players who were dressed up as babies. And, of course, who would ever forget Mario Casella a sort of unofficial school mascot, in his skin-tight mini-dress and silver go-go boots. All seniors were put on the auction block at $2 each. They had a chance to purchase themselves before they went on sale to the public, but few did. One of the few was Brad Criss. He said, It was rather wild to see some of the other seniors make fools of themselves, but Slave Day was an exciting, yet safe way to raise money. And raise money it did. All in all, the sale of 68 slaves resulted in $136. Chris Lantz served as the senior class president. YOUNG LOVE IS displayed here by Senior Keith Birdsell and his girlfriend. Sophomore Julie Robinson, who bought him for the day. 22 Senior Slave Day

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Ahead of the crowd Leading the crowd and building exciting new mounts were familiar habits of the cheerleaders, keeping them AHEAD OF THE CROWD. To learn these new habits , the cheerleaders went to the United States Cheerleading Association camp at Marshall University in July. The varsity squad brought home the first runner-up trophy, the skit award, and a spirit award. Senior |oyce Kiger Smith received an individual award. During the summer, the cheerleaders had to raise money to attend this camp. They held a car wash, a bake sale, and a road block. They raised enough money to pay for half the expense of camp. All the hard work from practices and games paid off when the football team won the state championship. The feeling a job well done was expressed when the loyal fans gave the players and cheerleaders a parade. A couple of weeks after football season, basketball season came in focus for the cheerleaders. More work practicing new mounts, stunts and jumps had to be done. This season was long, but when the team returned to states for another possible state championship, it made the squad feel worthwhile. Although getting to the basketball game in Charleston caused a little controversy, the cheerleaders managed to travel with the students on the buses. It was also the year for changes. Senior Joyce Kiger Smith, head cheerleader, quit the squad, and Junior Cheryl McDaniel took over her head position. The mascot, Missy Hedrick, was replaced by Freshman Becky Gaines. At the state tournament, Becky was selected by a panel of judges as All-State mascot. Another change was the uniform for the mascot. Many local businesses contributed money and bought both the mascot and all three squads new uniforms. Cheerleading is not as easy as everyone thinks. said Head Coach Terri Zuspan. It involves much more than jumping and yelling at games. Miss Lisa Jones, teacher, served as assistant coach. AT THE STATE championship game, the cheerleaders take time to unite before the game begins. 24 Cheerleaders