Loretto High School - Mustang Yearbook (Loretto, TN)

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assemblies 7 Assemblies Break Routine Everyone felt the routine blues once in a while at L.H.S., in spite of the faster pace of the day. The students were very fortunate, however, to have as- semblies which relieved the monotony of the day. Besides being a source of en- tertainment, assemblies were a way of raising money for clubs and organizations, of giving the students school spirit for the athletic teams, and a way of meeting with the entire student body by the Principal. The most exciting assembly was the annual Beta Club vs. Teachers basketball game. Year after year everyone has been anxious to see the Beta All-Stars and the Teacher No-Stars battle it out. Even Dr. D, one of the oldest veterans on the team, made a star performance. Of course the assembly which brings students together one last time and honors the graduating seniors was the most memorable of all. The senior class history and class wills were read and awards were giv- en to the outstanding graduat- ing students. SNAKE SHOW. Alan McGuire. Tony Neel, George Barturen, and Ed Hughes attempt to hold the enormous Python at the Snake Show. SPLAT. Kevin Hunt and Timmy Douglas give Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Earnest a very messy pie in the face at a pep rally. FREE FAIR. Rusty Green (Artoo Detoo) and Mrs. Earnest (See Threepio) do an excellent job as Free Fair entertains with a Star Wars skit. CONCERT. Tony Neel displays his vocal tal- ent during the terrific concert given by Mod- ern Music class.

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6 routine Pace Of Routine Quickens With a vote from the School Board, the normal school day, lasting from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, was shortened by a half an hour to end school at 2:30 pm. This move was made primarily for elementary school teachers to have an extra thirty minutes of planning time. For high school students, the change did not work very well. The short break in the morning was cancelled, preventing the many clubs at L.H.S. to have meetings, and at the same time tak- ing away what little breathing space the stu- dents had. When the bell rang sig- naling a class to end, there was a mad rush for the lockers, which were soon jammed with students hur- rying to their next class. Ah, well, all was not lost. The day seemed to fly by, and when 2:30 came around, the extra thirty minutes seemed a blessing! VOCATIONAL STUDENTS. Lynn Brown, Janet Couch, and Larry Green return to L.H.S. from the Vocational School at Lawrenceburg. EXTRA MINUTES. Troy Burks finds a few extra minutes to con- verse with a few other students in the hallway. ORAL REPORT. Gina Sandy stands behind Mrs. Newton's desk for an oral report on the Elizabethan Age. SENIOR ENGLISH. Melinda Dotson gives Mrs. Newton's test her full attention along with other seniors.

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8 events CARTER CAMPAIGN. The Loretto High School band plays for President Carter as he visits Tuscumbia, Alabama, during his campaign. ELECTION POSTERS. Alisa Ward, Tammy Ridgeway, Lisa Franklin, Patricia Ayers, Melin- da Ayers, William West, David Johnson, and Tim Wilcoxin show their support of the candi- dates in art class. Events Of Zhe New Decade The 1980-81 school year was marked by many changes and events, both national and local. From a presidential election to the construction of new dressing rooms, the students had a year filled with memo- ries. As Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as the 40th President of the United States on January 20, 1981, the American people were also celebrating yet another great event in history. The American hostages held in Iran for 444 days were released minutes before President Carter was to leave office. The entire nation came to- gether in support of their fellow Ameri- cans with an outpouring of love and re- spect.