Rockbridge High School - Rebel Yearbook (Fairfield, VA)

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Spirit Shines Through The spirit of Homecoming exploded in Rockbridge’s halls with full force. Excitement and anticipation swept over the student body, generating en- thusiasm that soared throughout the week. Wednesday night, the JV football team defeated Natural Bridge by a score of 14 to 8. Following the game, many students crowded around a blaz- ing fire, which was a part of a special pep-rally, and displayed their spirit. When an effigy of a Shawsville 62 Homecoming Shawnee was burned, it amplified the already high spirits of RHS students. Friday night arrived, and en- thusiasm peaked as many fans arrived to watch the contest between the Rebels and the Shawnees. The two teams battled until half-time, when the Shawnees held a 3-0 score over Rockbridge. During half-time, a ra- diant Carol Clements, escorted by Buddy Fitzgerald, was crowned Homecoming Queen. When the game resumed, hard fought determination As the Rebel team gains yardage, fans join in the excitement of the Homecoming game. Although the Rebels suffered a loss to of each side was evident, as neith team scored. The energetic week was drawn to! close Saturday evening. Studen’ began arriving in the school gy nasium to spend the remaining fe hours of Homecoming dancing ar talking to their friends and dates. As the last song faded, so did tt event filled week. Like most event! Homecoming had a different on special meaning for ll wh! participated. | : Shawsville, the fans cheered whole-heartedly until the final seconds ticked off the clock.

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Homecoming Court (from left) — Sharon Fitzgerald (sophomore), Cheri Sorrells (junior), Princess Stephanie Tomlin, Queen Carol Clements, Princess Tammy Mont- Senior cheerleaders Tracy Miller and Lisa Swecker lead Rebel fans in a cheer to ignite spirit at the bonfire pep rally. gomery, Princess Teresa Sorrells and Heather Thompson (freshman). Not pic- tured: Princess Carmela Hollandsworth. Couples hold each other close as romantic music fills the air. Having just been crowned, Homecoming Queen Carol Clements smiles and moves toward the crowd to exchange embraces with her fellow students. When dancing, one must be careful not to step on the other’s feet, as demonstrated by Teresa Crawford and Tommy Tomlin. Homecoming 63