Lexington High School - Bearer Yearbook (Lexington, AL)

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Why All the Fuss? WHILE LEARNING a new step at the dance. Keith Fields watches Michelle Parker’s feet. THE HOMECOMING COURT of 1985-86: Freshmen Tara Birdyshaw and escort Ronnie Woodard; Juniors Karen McCain and escort, Lee Snead; Homecoming Queen Suzie Jcffress and es- cort Keith Cottrell; crown bearer Jason Waddell and flower girl Julie Balcntine; Seniors Terry Da- vis and escort Ronnie Newton; and Sophomores Melissa Mason and escort Marty Gray. s students sat in the stands and watched the Homecoming court lining up on the other end of the field, and the floats slowly making their way around the fence, they wondered if it was worth all the work and the effort. Night after night they stayed at their class floats stuffing pomp after endless pomp into what usually cages chickens. But why? Why did Juniors perch on a ladder eating a candy bar after a long volleyball practice stuffing a palm tree, while they could be home relaxing in the Lazy Boy? The answer to this question was easily answered by all who were asked, but in different ways. Some who were not ac- tive in sports or other organizations found an opportunity to be a vital part in an effort to win, others just wanted to beat upperclassmen, while most wanted the companionship only classmates and friends share. Even some Moms and Dads stayed at their children’s floats into the night and helped finish the work. Everyone listened as Mark Collier an- nounced the results of the float competi- tion: Seniors won 1st, Juniors 2nd, 7th grade 3rd, Sophomores 4th, Freshmen 5th, and the 8th grade came in 6th in the continuing saga. The Homecoming Queen then made her way across the field with her court. After the game, students went to the dance sponsored by the cheerleaders. Homccominf 13

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EXCHANGING SMILES. Beverly Lee pins on senior band member Tammy Mashburn's corsage in pre- game festivities. AFTER BEING CROWNED, Suzic Jeffress and es- cort Keith Cottrell wait for the crowd to rise for the singing of the Alma Mater. CAUGHT IN AN EMOTIONAL MOMENT Home- coming Queen Suzie Jeffress and Sandra Killcn em- brace, while Tina McGuire. Caroline Jeffress. and Dawn Putman look on. 12 Homecoming

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Get A Glimpse Cp he wind blowing and the flickering Isl of candles could be seen dancing in the night. Then to many pairs of eyes came a huge blaze of fire. Crowds of people gathered around this rare occur- rence. It had all started in the old gym. Peo- ple participating in this unusual event brought flashlights or candles. Students quickly lined up to see which class would win the spirit stick for having the most lights. Candles were lit and then the gym lights were turned off; everyone filed out toward the practice field led by the band. While everyone watched with startled glances, a few brave people raced toward the bonfire holding tiger posters and tossed them into the blaze. The band played and cheerleaders led the crowd in cheers and then it was over. The people 14 Homecoming WAITING FOR THE NEXT FLOAT to appear, the crowd watches with anticipation. ENJOYING ALL THE ATTENTION they are receiving, first grade favorites Gary Givens and Alisha Hollandsworth ride in the parade. left and the fire slowly died out. Sirens blaring, music sounding, and people cheering for the floats put the pa- rade in full force. Mayor W.O. Killen led the parade driving the Lexington Police Car. Students lined the streets peering over others’ heads to get a glimpse of the spirited event. Almost everyone who had worked on a float came to see how the masterpiece had turned out. Some students had stayed up until late hours the previous night in order to fin- ish their class float. Shaping the chicken wire and then stuffing it were only two of many efforts to complete the float. Another way students showed their school spirit was by dressing up during the week for days such as “Pride Day” and “Jersey Day.” To most students, Homecoming ’85 was a success. s