St Marys High School - Purple and Gold Yearbook (St Marys, WV)

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In a view through the arch, the St Marys Marching Devils perform during Homecoming halftime ceremonies. Field Commander A lonesome clown, Bill Parks, idlely sits on his motorcycle while waiting for the Home- coming Parade. Scott Hall, leads the Devil Band onto the field. Spirit ... (continued from page 9) site so the enemy would not steal their ideas. When 10 p.m. Thursday night finally arrived, all that was left was the hope that they had done the best job. Friday, October 10 was the cli- max of weeks of planning and work. The morning was filled with anticipa- tion of the afternoon’s events. It was hard to concentrate on math and English when the parade was only a few hours away. At 1:30 p.m., the student body was dismissed for the parade. The parade, containing floats, Belle can- didates, the band, clowns, and fire- trucks lasted 45 minutes. Immedi- ately following the parade, stu- dents, teachers and many towns- people returned to the high school for the thuse. To start off the thuse, the winner of the float competition was an- nounced. The sophomores had been right. The theme “Devil the Hawks” had enabled them to win two years in a row. After some cheers, the seniors were awarded the spirit doll. The day’s efforts was to arouse spirit for the battle between the SMHS Blue Devils and the South Harrison Hawks at 8 p.m. Spirits soared throughout the first half as St. Marys took command. When the clock sounded and half- time began, tension and excitement took over. Spectators grew silent as they watched the band and awaited the Belle coronation. After each girl was announced, Vicki Shull was proclaimed Belle. The air was still filled with excite- ment when the football team re- turned to the field. The crowd cheered them on to a 27-7 victory. All that remained was the victory dance Saturday night. Terra” and Fantasy”, musical groups, led the students in a final celebration over their recent win and successful Homecoming week. Homecoming 11

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During halftime ceremonies at the Home- coming football game October 10, Devil fans wait eagerly for the crowning of the Belle. “Devil the Hawks” was the theme of this year's first place float, constructed by the sophomore class. Second place went to the juniors. Grand Marshall, Dwight Davis, crowns the 1981 Belle of St. Marys, Vicki Shull. Bearing the crown and flowers are Jodi and Missy Mote. 10 Homecoming

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Winning first place and $50. the Seniors dis- play their spirit during Spirit Week '81' pi RedDhv jfias M'' Torn The.he „ . 5t. ha ns 1! If Mn W 5.ensocti it ,jk .vk k • Tina Lowther adds finishing touches to the 1981 poster on the Senior Wall. In his “50 gallon” cowboy hat. Matt (Napolean) Bailey enjoys Western Day. 12 Spirit Week