Needham Broughton High School - Latipac Yearbook (Raleigh, NC)

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PIRIT EEK On Monday, October 20, Corey, the construction worker, reported to work as usual. How- ever, things were not normal at the school where Corey worked. Class after class Corey saw students fill the halls with their most unique hats and their best looking pair of shades. Dazed, and slightly confused, Corey headed home. As Tuesday rolled around, Corey cautiously re-entered the building not knowing what to expect. Com- forted by the absence of weird hats and punk shades Corey breathed a sigh of relief, only to glance down and realize, with slight horror, that none of the students knew how to match his shoes. Wednesday came, and Corey approached the school campus with a slight dread. Observing the rush of students to their classes, Corey noticed that students everywhere had worn ties to school that day. Feeling a bit comforted with that, Corey was suddenly taken aback when he saw a group of senior guys walking around dressed as females. He was further dis- turbed when he heard that a team of junior girls was going to be playing a team of senior girls in football that night at Gregson Stadium. What scared him more was that those strange guys he saw were going to be the cheerleaders! Corey dreaded Thursday already. But, once he got to school, all he noticed was the flurry of buttons and stickers worn by everyone. Getting up his courage, Corey asked a passer-by just what was going on. Don't you know? It's Spirit Week! was the answer he got. That explained a little of this to him, but he was still a bit con- fused. So? was his heartfelt reply. So be at the bonfire tonight, and wear your purple and gold tomorrow! Corey wrinkled up his nose, and walked away with a dazed look on his face. Driving home that night, he noticed a big red fire engine making its way towards the school. Hmmm, he muttered to himself. Later that night, as he was laying out his outfit for the next day, he pulled out his purple and gold sweatsocks. School was buzzing on Friday, and Corey found himself a tiny bit caught up in the excitement. Everywhere he looked he saw people showing their Capital spirit. He even saw a janitor with a purple and gold nose. Seventh period soon arrived, and students poured into the gym- nasium. A few minutes later Corey heard what sounded like a roaring engine. Cautiously approaching the front doors, the screams grew louder. As he stood in the doorway, Corey saw thousands of enthusiastic students cheering their loudest in support of their school and class. The Homecoming King and Queen's courts were pre- sented, and the cheering did not quiet down much. After the cheerleaders' routine, and a surprise visit by the Powder Puff cheerleaders, Corey was clap- ping and cheering along with everyone else. As the pep rally ended and the students filed out, Corey realized he had dis- covered just what was meant by Capital spirit. ai s . bt, f At Friday's pep rally, members of the senior class display their Capital pride with numerous signs and posters. The Seniorscapped offawinningweekwitha victory in the spirit link competition. Working intently on the sophomore float, jason Steele anchors the body oftheir air- plane with several carefully placed nails. The sophomores spent many long hours constructing their Capital interpretation of Top Gun . Homecoming-21

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Blazing skyward, the bonfire's flames consume the remains ofthe senior effigy. The senior class incorporated Y Smiling up at the crowd, Audra Doughty keeps perfect time with the rest of the Varsity cheerleaders. Countless hours were spent perfecting and rehearsing this difficult routine performed to a medley of Classic rock and roll favorites. Led by the Varsity cheerleaders, the juniors show their spirit at the Thursday night bonfire. The juniors tied with the seniors for first place in the effigy Competition, 20-Student Life Kr part of their float from last year to once again produce a winning effigy.

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CUT LOOSE A . Iggy, the Broughton- saurus,was flabbergasted. He overheard students who painted his purple and gold spots talking about foreign things like a bonfire and Spirit Week. Now, as the Class of 1987 was putting the finishing touches on his teeth and tongue, they were talking about taking him on a motorcade and to a football game. He had no idea what to expect, but hoped it would be fun. The next day, students hitched Iggy's trailor to a Ford Bronco and drove him to Broughton. Iggy and the other floats waited at Broughton as judges looked over them, and Iggy hoped he would win. Then they lined up for the motorcade behind the court, a group of beautiful girls in convertibles. They drove to Gregson stadium waving at people and talking about the game. Soon after they arrived at Gregson the crowds began to gather. Dressed up couples sauntered to the track and stared with amazement at Iggy. He had never had this much attention before and was very fIattered. As the stands filled with colorful people, Iggy heard the emcee announce the Broughton football players. They were dressed in purple and gold just like Iggy. They played on the muddy field and when halftime arrived the emcee announced that the Caps were beating the Triton Hawks. The players retreated into the locker rooms Enjoying the latest music, Bobby lurgens, Laura Rinne, Harriet Stephenson, and David Dunn dance the night away in the cafeteria. Broughton graduate, Kevin Sanders, was the DJ. for the Homecom- ing Dance. and the festivities began. The beautiful girls stepped back into their convertibles and someone started up Iggy's Bronco. The Golden Regiment Band marched in place on the field and one by one each court member was presented. The crowd went wild when Caroline Marie Farmer was announced as the 1986 Homecoming Queen. Iggy straightened himself up as his trailor began to move and held his head high. The crowd cheered as he drove by, and he listened excitedly as the emcee talked about Spirit Week and the floats. Iggyis heart leaped when the emcee announced him the first place winner ofthe float competition and he beamed as he rode around the track one last time. The rest of the night was spectacular for Iggy. He chee- red with the crowd as the Caps fought on to victory. The only disappointment was that he was not able to go to the much talked about celebration dance held in the cafeteria. He guessed it was because of his size, and didn't mind too much because he was too tired to boogie anyway. Displaying her tiara and bouquet, the lflllb Homecoming Queen, Caroline Farmer, walks proudly with her escort, Clark VVomat'l4. Purple and gold cors- ages were provided for the court members. Smiling at the crowd, lason Smith accepts the honor of being i986 Homecoming King as Casey Herget, Chairman of the Special Projects Committee, crowns him. The Special Projects Committee is responsible for organizing Homecoming activities. 22-Student Life