Parry McCluer High School - Parrimac Yearbook (Buena Vista, VA)

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Rain in autumn 4 rege show, thea Fegpive Iespiration from “previous tb Band members go back in time as they don outfits worn by their parents in the 50's. The students are: Front: Blair Woodward, Kim Burch, Teresa Lewis Row 2: Susan Foshay, Jayne Roberts, Mike Dennis Row 3: Vickie Cartolaro, Eyde Huffman, Eugene Williams Back: William Kerr, Mike Cartolaro, Ricky Blevins BIR DROS

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ARDS @UDDY FEET A homecoming celebration is seldom characterized by dripping hair and muddy feet as was that of 1975. The Fight- ing Blues, undefeated with a record of 5-0, were ready to host the Bath County Char- gers, when light rain began to fall in the late afternoon. The game was played even though the rain kept falling, and by halftime the field was covered with mud and puddles of water. The traditional halftime ceremonies had to be postponed until the dance, which was in the gym later that night. The downpour spoiled not only halftime plans, but also played a major role in the out- come of the game. The Bath County per- formance on the muddy field was dy- namic. Having shut out the Blues 13-0, the Chargers left the field, muddy but victorious. By the time the fans and players had arrived at the school for the dance, they had dried off and had put the agony of defeat behind them. At the dance, Debbie Floyd was crowned homecoming queen. She had been selected by the football team from the senior representatives who were Ellen Mays escorted by David Aus- tin, Linda Dyer escorted by Butchie Clark, and Debbie Floyd escorted by Alan Burch. Enjoying the music of Devils’ Workshop, students take advantage of the dance floor. Among the bare- footed dancers are Rhonda Knick and Agnes Lyle. Attention wanders from the game, as Carson Gibson (72) and Marty Carter (18) look at the depressing score, while Vince Blackburn (77) notices his reflec- tion in the standing water. Homecoming 1]

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cee FALLIRG Wading in the mud, the Fighting Blues’ bench watches grimly as the rain:drenches their chances for a Homecoming victory, . Raindrops continued to fall throughout autumn, hampering many school activities. The football team was plagued by rainy weather. The practice field was often muddy and the first loss of the season was experienced during a downpour. The weather continued to haunt the Blues as the game against Natural Bridge was rained out. When the Blues eventually journeyed to Natural Bridge, the sky was clear, but the Blues suffered what was termed ‘'the upset of the year . Although the Blues had suffered two losses, their spirit was not dampened. As time approached for the game against the district leader, Riverheads, enthusiasm grew to its climax. The peak of excitement was reached during the week preceding the game as the cheerleaders planned and led the entire student body in a series of masquerades. The week, called Spirit Week, began with Hat Day, followed by Red Neck Day, 50's Day, Halloween Day, and Blue and White Day. By the time the Blues arrived in Greenville, optimism was at its peak under a clear night sky. How- ever, a cloud of defeat was hovering over the high expectations as the Blues were crushed 27-0. When the season ended, ev- eryone realized that the rainy weather had played a significant role during the football season. Even though Buena Vista's Band Day was held on a sunny Saturday afternoon, the rainy weather took its toll in that event, also. The annual gathering of bands was expected to be enormously successful as 22 bands signed up to par- ticipate. However, with rain falling throughout Virginia, a number of bands were unable to practice and 11 of those bands were forced to cancel their entries. Rain in autumn 13