Lebanon High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Lebanon, VA)

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Basketball players David Sutherland and Orlando Early Barbour; senior Anita Cordle and her parents, — are recognized with their Alice and Ron Cordle remember all the good = mothers, Karen Sutherland and times that cheerleading provided for them. Florence McGee. SEES itters, tears, pertinence ntceaennieenteo renga bien netnaan trim —=== an d joy mix for home- coming Some of the most exciting mo- ments. in high school were the dances. The Basketball Homecoming was a time mixed with joy and tears. The seniors felt a tinge of sadness, but only until the dance began. After.a close first half the half-time festivities began. The senior basket- ball players and cheerleaders shared ee the spotlight with their parents as they were recognized for their . achievements... The.. mothers. were even presented a rose by their chil- dren as the final farewell to their bas- ketball careers. The freshmen attendants were Krista Lambert and Paul Artrip. The sophomore attendant, Elyssa Ratliff, was. escorted by. junior Robbie Mitchell. The junior attendant was Missy Yates, and she was escorted by Aaron Buchanan. The senior atten- dants and their escorts were Relana Ellinger and Richard Tompa, Molly O'Bryan and Greg Vencill, Sherry Al- len and Steve Lampkin, and Melanie Hart and Mike Vencill. The suspense peaked as Molly O’Bryan was crowned Homecoming Queen. Each of the players was glorified in moments of victory, and they ago- nized in moments of defeat. Even though the game was lost, the spirits remained very high. Sophomore Robert Sutherland and junior Todd Henley supplied the music for the dance, mixing sounds from a medley of fifties music that allowed every- one to enjoy a dance or two. So Basketball Coach Dickie Greer keeps a sharp and determination guided the team against eye on the team. Coach Greer’s hard work their many opponents. Basketball Homecoming 25

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One part of Basketball Homecoming Is recog- nizing the senior cheerleaders. Senior Tina Barbour and her parents, Debbie and Grady sae ereene eee Kh OH ce SSS One of the attendants for the senior class, Relana Ellinger,. enjoys one of. the more memorable moments of high school. Richard™ — The Queen for Basketball Homecoming, sen- ill, also a senior. Molly’s only response was, — Tompa, also a senior, escorted her with pride. ior Molly O'Bryan, is escorted by Greg Ven- “‘I’d say surprised!’ Richard’s true feelings were expressed when he said, ‘‘It’ll be something Ill always remem-- ber.” 24 Basketball Homecoming

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In preparation for the beauty pageant, sophomores Missy Adkins and Rhonda Stump get ready for While waiting anxiously. backstage, seniors the big moment. Lori Chafin, Lara Carr, and Becky Gregory chat Beauty paints a: new face j Thirty-two girls competed for the title of Miss Lebanon. High School; each fussed with hair, make-up and dresses in-order to look her best. The night was filled with anticipation and anxiety as the participants wait- ed nervously behind stage.for their. curtain call. As their names were called, each girl gracefully made her turns on stage and gave the judges her biggest smile. “She’s A Beauty” signified the entire evening as well as being the theme of the pageant. The theme was an inspiration as the girls, with all their poise and charm, made the night an unforgettable one. The exciting night finally came toa close as senior Wendy Harrison was crowned the new Miss LHS by. the former Queen, Kendra Addison. The runners-up were sophomore Mary Beth Coinley,.fourth;.. senior Molly O'Bryan, third; junior Robin Breeding, second; and. senior Cherie Ferguson, first. Wendy re- ceived double honors when her fel- low contestants nominated her Miss Congeniality. By raising the most money. for the band, Missy. Adkins was honored with being named Sponsor Queen. loved The pageant was held by the Band ; Boosters and directed by Mrs. Jackie rer is : , Fletcher. Special thanks he da eigen It was avery eventful night for second runner- Cherie Ferguson. The judges picked these to Mr. Ron Jones for 2 SATS CS the up Robin Breeding, a junior; seniors Wendy three girls to receive the highest honors in the master of ceremonies. The night was — Harrison, Miss LHS; and first runner-up, beauty pageant. one to be remembered. by. specta- tors and those who participated. Bernt B 26 Beauty Pageant