Granite City High School - Warrior Yearbook (Granite City, IL)

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1. Warrior spirit displayed on bulletin board in Mr. Lybarger ' s room. 2. Sophomores decorate locker for secret pal, hoping to surprise him. 3. Band plays at pep rally. 4. Red Peppers paint banners to hang in cafeteria and halls. 5. Laurie Jones buys football gimmick sold by Red Pepper member. 6. Seniors cheer the loudest during class yell. 7. Soccer players are recognized at assembly.

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Warrior Spirit Changes with The Times Statements have recently been made concerning the Granite City South student body lacking “the Warrior spirit ' Although viewpoints may greatly vary, some aspects of these statements prove to be somewhat correct. While fairly large crowds accumulate at football and soccer games, three fourths of the student body doesn ' t even realize the golf ana cross country teams exist. Vocal cords may not be given the exercise at football games that they were in years past, but spirit does survive. What if there were no cheers or support from the reliable Red Pepper Club? Soccer spirit is forever on the uprise ana this support is recognized and greatly appreciat- ed. Generally, there are large turnouts for the basketball, wrestling and baseball teams; but once again, where are these crowds at tennis and track meets? Certain sports may seem trivial to many people, but to insure true “Warrior spirit every sport should be supported in some manner. In this age of “doing your own thing, students keep the War- rior spirit alive in many different ways. Only some of this spirit is visible at boys ' athletic events. Approximately 200 girls are participating in sports of their own throughout the school year. Changing times reveal that many females no longer wish to cheer their male companions on to victory, but prefer spending this time involved in sports of their own. Although some students prefer studying over the Friday night cheering section; these students do improve South ' s reputation as a top-notch school. Others spend hours working on school plays, the newspaper, or the yearbook. Are these people not showing school spirit? Contrary to popular belief, means of expressing school spirit have expanded, but traditional means are not yet dead at Granite City South.

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6 Heavy Rain Spoils Parade; Floats Fade Out Although the Homecoming theme was Tame The Tigers, it should have been Stop The Rain. Never before has the weatherman been so accurate, when he predicted 100% chance of rain on October 7. Thirteen floats were scheduled to participate, but due to the rain several dropped out. Art Club won first prize of fifty dollars, Science Club won second place of thirty dollars, and Lettermen ' s Club won third prize of twenty dollars. The rain did not spoil Homecoming week completely. On Tuesday at seven o ' clock a bonfire was held at Wilson Park honoring the football players accompanied by Red Pepper members. After the bonfire, the football players, Red Peppers, and band members enjoyed hot chocolate and cookies. Other events to celebrate Homecoming week included the presentation of the court and the play GODSPELL, a color day, a pep rally Friday morning and a dance after the football game. Even though only twenty-two fans endured the rain during the game, the cafeteria was packed with students anxious to release their frustration. The band Allspice performed quite well. Several clubs sold buttons, gimmicks, and shakers to accent the week. Red Peppers sold a pin designed as a charging Warrior.