Southside High School - Southerner Yearbook (Fort Smith, AR)

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l nd Marshal Dorothy Hosford leads the parade, een Liz Paddock shaves Eddie Ray, beard contest flef. l Y an Us From unusual contests to the traditionalgame, homecoming week, October31 through No- vember 5, was one of the bus- iest weeks of the year. Senior Jim Edwards leaps in attempt to block a Russellville punt at the game Friday night ftop leftj. Spirited jesters, Leigh Randall, Natalie Udouj, sen- iors, and Anne Randall, jun- ior, entertain parade-goers that morning fabovej. Differ- ent', contests included the Rebelettes Best Bod contest with Bruce Stroud, senior, awarded the winner fleftj at the pep rally after the parade. Other activities such as the my , 'Atmv bonfire, which was held Thurs- day with a pep rally frightl, We was boosted along by the band and cheerleaders. Ridin' the Storm Outn was the theme during the week of October 31-November 4 for the football homecoming battle against the Russellville Cyclones. How was this theme chosen? uThe song 'Ridin' the Storm Out' just hap- pened to be playing on the radio when the Stu- dent Council met to decide on the homecoming theme,', explained Steve Hathcock, Student Council President. Throughout the week, various contests and events involved the theme. Since Monday was Halloween, the week began with students and teachers wearing cos- tumes and masks. Also, this was the beginning of the beard growing contest. Students and teachers let their whiskers grown to see who could grow the longest beard by Friday. 4'Super Rebel and 'Teacher with the Most Spirit were nominated and voted on for a small fee during the lunch periods. And the Rebelettes, girls service club, sponsored the '4Best Bodu con- test where students paid to cast a vote for the football player with the best physique. During the Week, the cheerleaders and drill team decorated the players' houses with signs, streamers, and balloons. They also baked cookies and cupcakes. Thursday night the band played at the bon- fire held in the parking lot. Finally, to start the last day of homecoming fcontinued on page 1081 107

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REBEL W EEK HOMECQMING FILLS THE AIR , L . Mt Q SHN I 'il' Sophomore council members fleftj carry the win! banner, while Quill and Scroll members Mark Stl the first runner-up banner. Without clowns like J Johnson, senior, parades would not be the same. ,M IF Teacher with the Most Spirit contest was added to the schedule of home- coming activities with the traditional Super Rebel contest. Steve Hathcock, Student Council president congratulates winners Ralph Kidd and Miss Dorothy Hos- ford at the pep rally. Dur- ing the halftime festivities, the Dixie Belles perform a light routine to the theme of the week, Ridin' the Storm Out. if Q, Wx' L' ' i x 3 s 106 Elizabeth Thiele, and Debbie Rodgers fabovej dig

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REBEL WEEK fcontinuedl QUEEN LIZ TAKES THE THRONE week, organizations and clubs marched in the annual homecoming parade. Although some people rode on floats, most carried banners to cut down on cost and time spent making floats. Sophomore Council won first prize for its banner Slash the Cyclonesf' Quill and Scroll came in second and the Reveliers placed third. Mrs. Jan Eddleman's homeroom and Miss Dorothy Hosford's homeroom were recognized for building floats. Miss Dorothy Hosford was grand marshal and voted 'Teacher with the Most Spiritf, Im- mediately following, the pep rally began. Cheers by students selected the winners of the beard contest. Mr. Bob Davenport Won the teacher di- vision, While Eddie Ray, senior, took the student. Mrs. Billye Bumpas' homeroom Won the door decorating contest, with Mrs. Ruth Ann Nevvton's class taking second, and Mrs. Linda Harwoodas third. MSuper Rebelw went to Ralph Kidd, senior, and senior Bruce Stroud Won the 4'Best Bod,' contest. At the game, Liz Paddock was crowned Miss Rebel. The Rebels did not Mride the storm out,' losing 13-O to the Cyclones. To climax the Week, Pearl was the band at the homecoming dance held Saturday night in the Municipal Auditorium. -P Tradition continues as Liz Paddock is crowned queer Mr. Victor E. Stewart, principal, November 12. Suspense is in the air for senior maid Liz Baxley during the homecoming game between Southside Russellville. Queen Liz Paddock, fabouej ' ' ' traditional kiss from senior Jim Edwards. Lin- 5 ' fgivgpa 'wa - i .vmuf ',L.-ajkirfi ' ,.-L.. .. .. -was .- f , 108 .K 44. .A+ Queen Liz Paddock, her court, and their escorts pictures before the game.