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

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CELEBRATE L fv Standing proudly on his trailor, Iggy, the Broughtonsaurus, waited patiently for the motorcade to begin. The motorcade, consisting of the court and floats, is the traditional parade to Gregson Stadium. quad 's ,l fined QUEENS COURT - Front Row: Karen Murrell escorted by Charles jackson, Pam Chavis escorted by Maylon Rowland, Caroline Farmer escorted by Clark Womack, Second Row: Kim Harris es- corted by Eddie Hicks, Cece Bailey es- wv ,Z ' NC' - . sn a , corted by Michael Messner, Beth Crampton escorted by Markham Carr, Third Row: Harriet Stephenson escorted by Roger Smith, Stewart Harris escorted by jim Wiley .A -uf 3 KINGS COURT - Front Row: Pearl Surles escorted by lvan O'Neal, jakie Phillips escorted by junior Bailey, Cathy Bell escorted by Henry Young, Second Row: jim Wiley escorted by Elizabeth jones, Chris Currie escorted by Michelle 'fir i Hodge, Kevin Murrell escorted by Princess Whitaker, Third Row: jill Dembicks escorted by john Cella, Laura Nowell escorted by Bret Bachelder, Caroline Farmer escorted by jason Smith Homecoming-23

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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

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Thi Several things have been changed here at Broughton as well as many other high schools regarding education and certain standards. The new exam policy caused an uproar in everyone, especially the seniors. l don't think we should have to take exams because during exam week seniors don't have to go to school. Woultl it be a crime to take exams a week early? ques- tioned Senior Gordon Steph- enson. Senior Roger Smith added A'That the privilege ofseniors not having to take exams would be a reward for four years of hard service. The school system has not only made requirements regarding exams but also regarding athletes. Several athletes were not permitted to play sports because their grades weren't good enough. There was a l.5 grade point average minimum required of all athletes. 1 think that this new policy is a good one. lt puts education in perspective making the person a student first and an athlete second, explained Teacher Mike Kral. Many seniors got upset when they heard the news that the drinking age had been changed from nineteen to twenty-one. 'KNOW when we finally do turn nineteen, the drinking age will be twenty-one! moaned Senior Stephanie Burkhart. College will never be the same again, complained Senior Brent Miller. North Carolina was one of the forty-two states that changed it's drinking laws. The law took ef- fect on September l, l986, as part of the crackdown on drunk driving. Because of the change many false l.D.'s were being produced and l.D. checking became stricter and more common. -Q ,. fn if t - 's-J, f' -- 'N .Hifi E President Ronald Reagan met with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in Iceland for their second meeting regarding arms reduction between the two nations. These two political leaders met in October to reduce the amount ofweapons produced in each country. The meeting was a preliminary meeting before Gorbachev was scheduled to visit the United States. After many hours of unsuccessful discussion the two leaders were unable to compromise on any type of arms agreement but did agree to dis- agreeg nothing was accom- plished. 24-Student Life