Lexington High School - Bearer Yearbook (Lexington, AL)

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 BEFORE the parade, Wendy Springer and Tammy Stutts share a laugh in order to pass time. WHILE being crowned by Principal Pat Brown, Homecoming Queen, Karen McCain smiles excitedly. HOMECOMING COURT: Brian Tipper, Melissa Berry, Lee Snead, Kristie Plunkett, Kim Ledlow, Karen McCain, Todd Sullivan, Brad Tipper, Lawanda Gray, Marty Gray, Paula Udcy, and John Paul Springer. Homecoming 13

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 That Special Spirit Although August 25th marked the return to school drudgery, a quick elec- trical charge jolted the students into a state of enthusiasm with the upcoming preparations for Homecoming activities. Homecoming activities helped ease the pain of returning to the school life routine and reunited the classes after a summer of separation. Outside school hours, students chose to dedicate their time and effort to float construction. The tiresome hours spent twisting chickenwire and stuffing pomps reflected the students' vitality. Yet, Homecoming excitement was not strictly confined to out of school hours. The students were given an outlet for their energy during the school day with Spirit Week. Spirt Week gave students the oppor- tunity to exhibit their creativity. They could dress for a funeral on Mourning Day or model their parent’s clothes from the fifty’s. Students came dressed like gangs and followed up the next day with their Hawaiian clothing. The week was completed by wearing football jersies or school colors. Spirit week gets you psyched up for all the Homecoming ac- tivities. Dressing up really gets people in- to it,” stated freshman Michelle Hamner. Although a rainstorm delayed the parade momentarily, spirit soon filled the air as the band and floats made their way down the street. During halftime Karen McCain was crowned Homecoming Queen and the final verdict of the floats was announced. Homecoming was highlighted by an impressive victory over East Limestone 31-14. Many students attended the dance after the day’s festivities. Memories of late night float construc- tion, the excitement of the game, and all of the activities that make Homecoming unique were cherished. All wrapped up into one, Homecoming gave the year a special spirit. A J 1 ALL SMILES! During homecoming court practice, Melissa Berry and Brian Tipper enjoy themselves. THROWING candy to the crowd, Marty Gray and Lawanda Gray make their way down the parade route.

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 WBS m res ■ 1 Helpinq Out Everyone tried to help one way or another on the homecoming floats and parade, whether it was working on the float, running errands, or giving support from a distance. This year the eighth grade float with the theme “Bears Sail to Victory came in first place. Second place went to the tenth grade with the theme “Dangerzone.” Coming in third with the theme “ Bears Cross the Bridge to Vic- tory” was the eleventh grade. The fourth place float with the theme “Walk This Way to Victory” represented the ninth grade. The seventh graders came in fifth place with the theme “Bears Wrap Up A Victory.” The Seniors were really disap- pointed because the class of 1987 came in sixth place with the theme Color of Suc- cess,” commented Joey Hess. This year s homecoming was a great experience. We worked really hard and I thought we deserved first place,” said eighth grader Lori Pettus. WORKING her way down, Kathy McKay adds another pomp to the junior class float. WITH ALL WORK completed, the eighth grade class float enters the parade line up. All work paid off, as the float won first place. 14 Homecoming