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

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Moonlight Stroll At half-time, though, the band played Still as the homecoming court was being displayed. Out of the senior class Amy Floyd, escorted by Damon Dudley; Stephanie Groot, escorted by Todd Burch; Julie Har- rison, escorted by Gerd Ballner; and Lee Ann McPhaul, escorted by Stacey Clevenger. Julie Harrison took top honors as she was chosen by her senior class to be the new 1985-86 Homecoming Queen. Lisa Coffey was there to hand down her crown. The homecoming dance 'A Moonlight Stroll’’ was a success as there was a happy crowd of people danc- ing. The music was provided by WREL. The D.J. played the traditional song ‘'Cherish.”’ Looking bored while watching the other couples dance are Lori Ent- sminger, Junior and Craig Thomas, Senior. While dancing Angie Mikels, Sophomore cracks a joke and Freddie Benson, Freshman laughs. 14 Student Life Homecoming The happy couple Chad Dorey, Senior and Kim Beard, Junior sit smiling at the Homecoming Dance. Smiling for the camera while dancing is Larry Rogers, Senior and his date Karen Rogers, Freshman.

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A very surprised Julie Harrison, escorted by Gerd Ballner, gets crowned 1985 Homecoming Queen. Senior Representative: Lee Ann McPhaul and Stacey Clevenger. Senior Representatives: Julie Harrison and Gerd Ballner. Marte anal Homecoming Tradition was again repeated this year as the Homecoming festivities began with the parade displaying floats made by each class. The parade started on mainstreet and ended at the ball field. Onlookers were surprised to see the sophomores’ unique “‘float’’ which was actually a horse and carriage. The actual Homecoming game was not that ex- citing. The Blues took the lead early in the 1st quarter and marched themselves to a victory over the Natural Bridge Rockets. Student Life Homecoming 13

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Creatures Juvade PIAS On Halloween Day, the students came dressed as ghosts, goblins, witches and some came as their own self. The SCA held a costume contest for the ugliest and scariest persons. The winners of the contest were Miss Alvine and James Shafer. Through the day teachers handed out candy hoping their houses and vehicles would not be egged by some of the students. The halls and some rooms were decorated with bright orange and dark black to repre- Showing her spirit, Junior, Kristi Byers is one of the few who dressed up for Halloween. Showing her wicked ways on Halloween is Mrs. Winnie Carr. sent Halloween. There were pictures of cars and ghosts hanging along the halls and in the classrooms. During relaxation Halloween Day, the library and hallway outside the library was covered with students and teachers waiting for the judges to pick two win- ners. They waited anxiously for the decision and finally they were announced. The other participants were not mad at the decision but they were glad that they ‘could participate in the event. The winners of the SCA Halloween costume contest were James Shafer and Ms. Alvine. Trying to scare her students away from class is Ms. Alvine. Student Life Halloween 15