Patrick County High School - Archive Yearbook (Stuart, VA)

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A Week of Fun Sparks HOMECOMING SPIRIT Homecoming Week is one that students and teachers alike look forward to. It is a time to boost school spirit and to show eve¬ ryone’s creativity. As the week started out, everyone knew it was a Monday by the weird hairdos and neon clothes seen sported by students. When Tuesday rolled around the neon changed to rainbows. Fifties clothes had also been pulled from the backs of parents’ closets. From Tuesday to Wednesday, the times jumped 20 years. Polyester and bell bottoms once again became popular, if only for a day. By Thurs¬ day, students had perfected the wardrobe of their favorite teacher. The jewelry was also piled on heavily. Friday was to be the day to show the most spirit by dressing for either “College Day” or “Spirit Day.” Between all the odd clothes, students were also gathering money, taking collections, and scrounging for pennies to buy spirit links. Over $1,000 was raised during the week. The honor of the longest spirit chain had for many years, been traditionally won by the seniors, with the junior class occasionally pulling through with a win. The freshman class overcame that tradition, raising over half the money for the SCA through spirit links. According to Greg O’Bryan, ninth grade English teacher, “They began collect¬ ing well in advance of Homecoming Week. When the idea came up that they could beat the upperclassmen, especially the seniors, they just went to work.” Students weren’t the only ones dressing up for Homecoming. Mark Donnell, one of the more creative teachers, shows off one of his Homecoming outfits. As always, the cheerleaders work hard to boost the spirit. Connie Bird and Jennifer “Cougar” Moran show their spirit by yelling cheers to the students. “We’ve got the beat. We’ve got the beat .. .” A pep rally wouldn’t have spirit without the pep band. It’s members fill the gym with Cou¬ gar pride. 18 Homecoming

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“Wow! Look at that guy run!” Mr. Donnell and Coach Culler watch the final races from afar. As the sounds of “Chariots of Fire” blare, Cindy Radford and a Special Olympian walk the opening march. Mass I ■i » 1 w - hM Snr ’ % .1 lit “Come on Scott! You can do it!” Andrea Witt urges on this competetitor as the race begins. I Special Olympics 17

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It has always been said that a picture is worth a thousand words, Cyndi Crissman’s excitement can’t be put into words as she is announced Homecoming Queen ’88, but her reaction says it all. Although he didn’t get to play in the game because of an early season injury, Timmy Barnwell watches his teammates. He was a loyal member and fan to his team for the entire remainder of the season. SPIRIT (con ' t.) I The freshmen celebrated their victory at the pep rally where the results were announced. Their spirits were high, but I the freshman spirits weren’t the ony ones. Everyone was excited about the upcoming game with Tunstall Trojans. Friday night finally rolled around. By half-time, Tunstall was ahead, but the fans were still in high spirits. The half¬ I time activities were dominated by the crowning of Cyndi Crissman as the new Homecoming Queen. Her senior court consisted of Marla Cassady, Kim Reyn¬ olds, Wendy Law, and Shannon Martin. The remaining members included jun¬ iors Mendy Coason and Kelly Handy; freshmen Tiffany Lawson and Shannie Shelton; sophomores MaryBeth Martin and Katina Plasters; and sub-freshman Tracie Hardin and Cheryl Lawless. During the last two quarters of the game, players pushed hard for the vic¬ tory, but were disappointed with a score of 7-14 in favor of the Tunstall Trojans. The game crowd dissipated, and the students quickly reorganized at the dance. The homecoming spirit had fi¬ nally dwindled down to couples on the dance floor. As the last notes faded, only the memories remained along with hopes of great future homecomings. Homecoming 19