Lebanon High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Lebanon, VA)

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Running for yardage, number forty, sopho- more Benny Burrell makes his mark as a top running back. Number two, junior Doug Ras- Big smiles appear on the faces of Angie Ratliff crowned queen stated, “It was an honor tobe —=The honor of being Parade Marshall involves and Miller Castle, seniors, as they are an- Chosen by the students, and | will cherish it | more than riding in a fancy car for Kenneth nounced as homecoming royalty. The newly for the rest of my life.’ Ferguson. Senior John Bolling stood by as spectators honored Mr. Ferguson during the ceremony. 10 Football Homecoming

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| Pruner, and Christy Boothe; seniors Tina Bar- | bour and Molly O'Bryan; and sophomore Me- lanie Carpenter. Flames rise high at the annual bonfire on the Students let their excitement and anticipation forth a friendly competitive spirit that was to | night preceding the game. To the delight of | show throughout the hour-long pep rally. carry intrascholastic rivalry to every school | the crowd, the football players burned a Re- The cry, ‘‘Who’s number one?” and the vary- event for the rest of the year. | belin effigy and vowed to bring homeavicto- ing responses from the student body brought | ry. After cheering and singing for over an | hour, the crowd then turned its attention to | hot chocolate and cookies before returning | home. Football Homecoming 9

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| toward Patrick Henry Rebels. } “nake, blocked players in an effort to clear a The grim reaper on the junior ¢, path for a touchdown, class float expresses attitudes $. Cex 70, Dusk fell and the lights flared in the football stadium while nervous expectation filtered its way through the crowd. The Homecoming game had finally arrived. There was a chill in the air, but warm spirit and heated excitement prevailed. The excitement” peaked as the teams took the field. The Patrick Henry Rebels looked on helplessly as their nightmare was beginning. The 37-7 win for the home team proved that the careful planning and con- stant fan support ended with victory. After an excellent first half, the band, Parade Marshall, and home- coming attendants took the field. The band paraded on the field in the homecoming formation as Kenneth “Fish” Ferguson was announced as the Parade Marshall. Homecoming attendants walked with anticipation onto. the field and took their places. Silence descended on the spectators as the crowd waited for the coming announcement. With suspense at its peak, Angie Ratliff and Miller Castle were crowned Homecoming Queen and King. The reign will last only a year but their memories will last for- ever. The fine performance of the band, announcements of Parade Marshall, King and Queen set the stage for the exciting second half of the game. The game created an exciting mood for the homecoming dance. The first dance of the school year was held in the old school. This en- abled students to grasp a memory | The beat of victory goes on and on and on. Breeding, junior; and Cornelia Taylor, sopho- : : edit se | The band entertained the homecoming more, added their expertise to the success of | during the final activity in the old crowd during the half-time show. Taulbee — the band. school. Jessee, freshman; Lynn Chafin, senior; Jill Football Homecoming 11