Montevallo High School - Montala Yearbook (Montevallo, AL)

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19 TUDENT LIFE Spirit Week Peaks With Homecoming 1986 Montevallo vs West Blocton game was perhaps the most important game of the season not only be- cause it was a victory but because it was Montevallo’s Homecoming 1986. Overall, the week was a suc- cess, although there were some un- pleasant moments. A mixup in the pre-game leadout resulted in the crowning of the wrong queen, but the mistake was realized and the mishap was resolved at the dance later that night. Although it was a rather delicate situation, both girls involved, senior attendant Kara Child, and 1986 Homecoming Queen Cathy Anderson, handled the situation with grace and dignity. The rain put a damper on the game as well as the pre-game show, but later, at the dance, the magic of the night showed through. The excite- ment of the dance peaked with the presentation of the Homecoming Court and Queen on the leadout. As the Queen was announced, bal- loons were released on either side of the stage which added to the magic of the moment for Queen Cathy An- derson. Other members of the court included freshmen attendants Dana Layton and Reneé Robertson; sophomore attendants Suzanne Child and Melissa Payne; junior at- tendants Kristie Pate and Sandra Sloan; and senior attendants Kara Child and Cecilia Rutledge. Making her third appearance on the court, junior Sandra Sloan is escorted by her father, Mr Guy Sloan Serving guests, students, and faculty at the dance are, Patty Schweitzer, Bridget Patrick, Marcie Dubose, and Kimberly Maddox Senior court members, Kara Child, Queen Cathy Anderson, and Cecilia Rutledge Members of the Homecoming Court and their escorts watch the remainder of the leadout ceremonies. They include sophomore Tim Nabors, freshman attendant Dana Layton, MHS '86 Norman Payne, sophomore attendant Suzanne Child, senior David Grimes, junior attendant Kristie Pate, MHS '85 Kevin Colley, and senior attendant Kara Child smile graciously at the Homecoming Dance.

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S TUDENT LIFE Presenting senior court member, Cecilia Rutledge, is her escort, Mr Virgil Perkins. Sophomore attendant Melissa Payne represents her class as she takes her turn on the leadout. Dr. Ed Roberton proudly escorts his daughter, freshman attendant Reneé Robertson, during the pre- game show. Homecoming Queen Cathy Ander- son accepts her bouquet of roses from junior escort Wes Anderson.

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20 URRENT EVENTS The final Democratic nominee, Bill Baxley, was defeated by Guy Hunt. Guy Hunt, the first Republican governor in 112 years Charles Graddick is one of the most contro- versial Democratic candidates in Alabama's history 1986: Celebrations And Controversy As the nation watched on televi- sion, New Yorkers and a multitude of out-of-town guests crowded the area surrounding the New York Har- bor. The millions of spectators gath- ered together to witness the extrav- agant celebration of the Statue of Liberty’s centennial. One of the most patriotic occurences ever was displayed to on-lookers during the four-day extravaganza which began on July 2 and ended July 5. A musi- cal salute, a French air show, and the arrival of Tall Ship Elissa were just a few of the events that got “Liberty Weekend”’ off to a suc- cessful start. On July 3, the high- lights of the day were the proces- sion of small ships, the arrival of President and Mrs. Reagan, and the relighting of the Statue of Liberty's torch by President Reagan. Next ca me the Glorious 4th! The long- awaited day began with the Parade of Tall Ships down the Hudson River into the New York Harbor. The night of July the 4th came alive with the biggest fireworks display in U.S. History. July 5 ended the memora- ble event. Liberty Weekend was an exhibit of national pride and patrio- tism. It was a chance for Americans, regardless of background, to cele- brate their country. In the 1986 World Series the New York Mets pulled a surprising victory over the Boston Red Sox in the ninth inning of the final game. This denied the Red Sox their first oppor- tunity at the world title in 68 years. The last time the Mets won the World Series was 17 years ago in 1969. On November 4th, the fate of our state for the next four years was determined. The race began at the gubernatorial primaries. From these primaries the Republicans chose Guy Hunt. The Democrats chose Charles Graddick. Then came the problems. Bill Baxley claimed that Graddick encouraged Republican cross-over-votes. The case between the two went all the way to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The court upheld earlier verdicts which named Baxley as the Democratic gubernatorial nominee. Graddick, of course, not pleased with the court’s decision, launched a write-in cam- paign. On October 30th Graddick withdrew his write-in idea. This made it a definite two man guberna- torial race. On November 4th the race was Over. Guy Hunt was elect- ed governor. For the first time in 112 years, Alabama elected a Republi- can governor. Cybill Shepherd and Bruce Willis pose asthe hilarious detectives, Maddie and Dave, on one of the hottest series of 1986, Moonlighting