Midlothian High School - Trojan Yearbook (Midlothian, VA)

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Glory Days... Homecoming Spirit Shines Through Homecoming 85. It hada different meaning to every- one. To a senior, it meant the last homecoming with hopes to see at least 1 Friday night VIGO Va Omi Cm UMlOLSnel meant that they were finally getting used to the idea of dressing up for the different themes each day during Spirit Week and actually being able to drive to the dance on Satur- day night. To the average member of the student body, it meant hearing the same ques- tion over and over again, “Why is there no pep rally?” The answer to the question was not a popular reply. It was the behavior at the last pep rally that prompted the school administrators to ban further rallies. However, this disci- plinary action did not dampen the spirit of many students. In- stead, they showed support for their school by wearing wacky outtits during Spirit Week. ATTEMPTING TO RELIVE THE DAYS OF THE ’60’s, Mr. Buddy Terrell makes his protests known dunes isairtiwesnt The week began with Base- ball Day. The idea for this PSYCHING THEMSELVES UP FOR THE BIG POWDERPUFF theme day was sparked by the é oe feo peer een eno eons, Poms eet outstanding performances of Z gegen while warming up with jumping ote tae jacks. both the Trojan baseball teams fo in winning the state title and the Post 186 team who cap- tured the American World Se- ries ithe. Homecoming 9

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During Homecoming Week students didn’t have to ask eV Vi SE, 4S (Nelo, SIPAl IL eae Tuesday was Hat, Button T-Shirt Day, and Wednesday was the ever-popular ‘'Nerd Day. The classic nerds were Clay Asbury, Mr. Gray, and Steve Spencer. Thursday was Hippie Day, much to the liking of Grateful Dead followers. On Friday, which was Blue Gold Day, Trojan colors could be seen everywhere, from the cheerleaders, to the students, to the signs that hung on the walls. The annual Powderputt Game was held on Wednes- day night with the junior and senior girls ready to ‘‘fight it out.’ The rivalry didn't begin with the game, but that’s where it ended. With a team size of 87, the class of ‘87 was picked as a pre-game favorite PEERING CCE TUERIECE because the juniors had won HOMECOMING, the varsity and the junior varsity cheerleaders the year betore and also be- work to spark spirit into the cause never had a class won 2 years in a row. Nevertheless, NEWLY CROWNED MAID OF eee HONOR Christy Gallagher is es- the streak was ended when corted off the field at halftime by the seniors pulled ott A 35-16 her father, Mr. Joe Gallagher. : : . : victory over the juniors with an awesome performance by Kristin Root in making 3 touchdowns. During halftime Brian Cannaday was named Powderputtf Prince and Brian Schools was named Powder- pulf King. crowd. Homecoming 11