Northwest High School - Tohari Yearbook (Winston Salem, NC)

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homecoming means confusion The ia-y is here. . . alumni arrive and renew old friendships. . .the refreshments committee is kept busy by the hungry grads. . .the girls in the court nervously await the moment when one of them will become the last Northwest queen. . . everyone wants to know. . . rumors are circulating as they always do on such occasions. . . finally the pep rally begins. . .five hours until the appearance of the last Homecoming queen. . . and the student body waits. . . Homecoming court members Wanda Dize, Pat Gibson, Sherry Snow, and Lynne Collins talk with Lynne's mother during the aftemoon social hour preceding the game. Sponsors wait their turns to be introduced as Vicki Sechrist meets escort Allen Southard. Doris Pyrtle walks onto the float as Steve Jones assists her. The court is nearing completion. Fourteen

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t L ffii i AHC EVER OHS 56121165 oown TSO W0l2l4 Dick Clement takes a minute during an exciting game to talk with alumus Tommy Cash about the probable outcome . Homecoming date finally decided. . .football team meets to select girls for the last Homecoming court. . . Preparations forHomecoming mustbegin early. One ofthe most time -consuming tasks is that of designing, building, and finishing the float destined to carry the sponsors to the field and late r become the throne for the queen. Jonny Burt staples decorations on the side of the float while Billy Varellas and Martha Booze put beginning touches on the upper part. john.nyFouchee offers suggestions. 'Q f 3 meetings to work out final details and duties. . . committees are set up to assure the completion of these plans . . . alumni are reminded of the significance of the last Homecoming. . .Homecoming Day is also named as special day for alumni to visit the school. . .refreshments are to be served in the afternoon before the game. . . On the day of the Eg game, a special pep rally is held. Students need little encouragement to catch the ex- citement which goes with Homecoming . Thirteen

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GAQEI2 AHIICIDAIZIOD . 2 Finally the big game begins. . .students happily watch as the Falcons take a secure lead into the dressing room at halftime. . . even workers in the concession stand pause as the halftime show begins. . . an expecially cold night doesn't cool the excitement which fl K ff sponsors arrive then the court arrives in - , all its splendor. five girls stand on the gleaming float and the moment is here. the spectators rise-one girl's face suddenly is covered with tears of happiness. . .Pat Gibson is crowned as the girl to reign prevails throughout the program. . .the forever as queen. . . Judy Tudor carefully adjusts Pat's crown as Bain Ridge looks on. David Sherrill's voice trails across the field, The Homecoming Queen for 1962 is Pat Gibson. Pat's happine ss is obviously shared by the other members of the court as they turn to congratulate her. A F' vs. . Yi, 2 : 'v- ......,. Majorette Betty Elliot presents Chief- cheerleader Bain Ridge with a bonquet of red roses. Fifteen