Southern Garrett County High School - Highlander Yearbook (Oakland, MD)

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Homecoming ups and downs Ithough Southern fans were knee-deep in mud forgotten. and dripping wet from the rain, their spirits Senior princess Traci Martin said, “It was a real dis- were flying high for the Homecoming game = appointment for me and I’m sure especially for Sandy 1986. (Mason) to just be forgotten.” : As the Ram’s pulled out a nailbiting 21-20 victory She went on to say, “Even though the court was | over Valley, the crowd couldn’t help being enthusiastic announced the following week at the Tucker County? despite the miserable weather conditions. football game, it just wasn’t the same.” After the band performed their halftime show, the Nevertheless, the Homecoming dance held Saturday, | dedicated fans grew anxious for the crowning of the October 18, was very entertaining. The dance floor was Homecoming queen. continually occupied. Homecoming spirits made for a” To everyone’s dismay, this annual tradition was memorable occasion. Newcomers to the Homecoming process Missy DiSimone and Chuck Graham, freshman repre- sentatives, are becoming accus- tomed to the camera. Dance until you drop. Juniors Tim Kepple and Loretta Piper are doing just that. lo Homecoming

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elebrities, professionals, nerds, and you name ( it. They were all here during Spirit Week. On Monday the student body dressed up like professionals. Doctors, bums, secretaries, and soldiers were seen roaming the halls. Tuesday was Celebrity Day. Marci Stemple (10) commented, “All day long I felt like I was visiting Hollywood.” Tina Turner, Tom Cruise, Rambo, and Lady Di visited Southern rather than Southern visiting Hollywood. Wednesday was everyone's favorite Nerd Day. ‘As usual, more people participated for Nerd Daythan the other spirit days. Overall, Spirit Week accomplished its goal to boost enthusiasm for the Homecoming game and dance,” varsity cheerleader Lori McCain (11) boasted of the week’s success. Thursday and Friday finished up the exciting week with Crazy Hair Day and Injury Day. Senior Joy Thrasher summed up Spirit Week. “It’s always exciting to laugh at or with everyone dressed up as someone other than themselves. Spirit Week breaks the monotony of everyday school life.” Being Yourself? Seniors Christine Schrock, Tamra Shreve, and Tracy Frederick brought their Cabbage Patch Kids and Glow Worms to school to en- joy Spirit Week. Let’s hope it’s Crazy Hair Day. — Surely Doug Collins (10) wouldn’t really come to school on any other day with this “Dippity-Do.” Homecoming 15

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Always the social butterfly, Becky Sanders (10) gives a warm hello to her sophomore friends Jamie Co- law, and Mike Madigan. Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Front row: Seniors Tommy Smith, Although senior Queen Sandy Traci Martin, Queen Sandy Ma- Mason’s crown is not really made son, John Lewis, Flower girl An- of diamonds, she and her escort issa Jamison, Wendy Bosley, and John Lewis (12) seem to be enjoy- Scott Lohr. Back row: Freshmen ing it anyway. Chuck Graham and Missy DiSi- mone, Sophomores Lisa Schmidt and Brent Sanders, and Juniors Terri Jo Friend and Randy DeWitt Homecoming 17