Nelson County High School - Governor Yearbook (Lovingston, VA)

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HOMECOMING 74 Homecoming 1973 began on November 2 when the bon¬ fire was lit on the track. Around the fire, cheerleaders led the fans in encouraging the Governors to victory over Altavista. At halftime each representative of the Homecoming Court was driven bv the stands to the music of “I Can See Clearly Now.” Then they were escorted through a line of flash flags by two rifle corp members, while the Governor Band played “Brian’s Song.” Members of the Court from the freshman class were Holly Bradley and Marita Flem¬ ing. The sophomore class was represented by Pat Morse and Darlene Small. Juniors Debbie Hurst and Margaret Morse stood for their class. One of the three senior repre¬ sentatives, Rhonda Briggs, Debbie Morris, or Doris Sho- walter, would become the 1973 Homecoming Queen. Af¬ ter a trumpet fanfare the winner was announced, and Rhonda Briggs was crowned queen. The Homecoming Dance became a festive occasion in 1973. The usual dance was converted into the Harvest Ball. The gym was decorated with fodder, pumpkins, and other trappings indicative of a fall harvest. As The Godfa¬ ther” from Virginia Beach provided the music, the queen, the court, and their Nelson County subjects enjoyed the Harvest Ball on November 3. 23

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This Page: Upper Center—1972 Homecoming Queen Gwen Ferguson crowns Rhonda at halftime. Lower Left—The bonfire preceeding the game began the Homecoming activities. Lower Right—The Senior Homecoming Representatives. Opposite Page: Upper Left—Roberta, Jerry, and Cheryl gather together at the Harvest Ball. Lower Center- Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior members of the Homecoming Court. 22

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The class of 1974 had a harder time of fund-raising for their prom than most classes, due to the fact that all but a small percentage of the finances were obtained during the course of the school year. However, with the help of the Sugar n’ Spice Bowl, sales of the Nelson County Times and of candy, the prom was provided for. The actual decorating began the week of May 20. Juniors donated their time out of study hall, after school, and at night to prepare the gym, which was off limits to anyone but juniors, for Friday night at 8:00 p.m. The theme, “Dancing in the Moonlight, was carried out in crepe paper ball “moons in the ceiling. Starred streamers flowed from the side of the walls np to a large “moon” in the center of the gym. Sides of the stage that the band, “The Real Thing, played on were covered with star-studded crepe paper. Refreshments were highlighted by a three tier cake decorated with the idea of “Dancing in the Moonlight.” The main prop of the prom was an en¬ trance foyer, constructed by the shop class and decorated with green-and-gold tissue paper. At midnight of May 25, the prom came to a close. The Cinderellas and their Prince Charmings, after the ball, left for home or for one the after-prom parties. None of the carriages turned to pumpkins, nor did any drivers change to mice, but the prom participants had to once again re¬ sume their daily routines. 24 v