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

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oment neared. The feelings were of anxiety, excitement, and anticipation to see if this year’s Homecoming would be as special as all the rest. The result made Homecoming 1987 a success. Spirit was visible as students took part in specified dress days. Monday was opposing colors day. Tuesday was twin day, and Wednesday was jersey day. Thursday was dress up day, while Friday was purple and gold day. “I thought spirit week was a lot of fun and many people participated,” stated Doug Poling. Float building also began on Monday of the same week. The freshmen class built their float at Kenny Hall’s home. They enti- tled their float “Swat the Jackets. The sophomores used the main- tenance building to build their float, “Deem Clean the Jackets” which won them for the second year in a row the first place honor. “Winning first place in the float competition was a great accom- plishment for our class. I hope we can keep the tradition of winning first place every year,” stated Joey Haddox. The juniors captured second place with their float “Zap the Jackets.” It was built in the Vo-Ag building. The seniors finished last with their entry, “Jam the Jackets” which was built in Jim McKnight’s barn.

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 SENIOR CLASS MEMBER Linda Blouir displays the spirit award. The class captured the award by being the most spirited group at the Homecoming thusc. BELLE CANDIDATE KIM RIGGS receives a gift from crown bearer Krissy Taylor. Newly crowned Belle Sheryl Malcy and other candi- dates await their gifts also. ESCORT LANCE GAINER congratulates fellow escort Burt Reed on winning the “Sexy Legs Contest. The con- test was held among the five escorts and penny votes determined the winner. MEMBERS OF THE SENIOR CLASS gath- er together during float building. | g j Student Life

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The annual homecoming parade began Due to inclement weather the parade was almost canceled,'but the sun shone through the dark clouds and the “show went on”. “Even though the weather was not so great, marching in the parade was still fun and it allowed for the entire school to be a part of the Homecoming activities,” commented Becky McLaughlin. After the parade the cheerleaders sponsored a thuse. Burt Reed was announced the winner of the Sexy Legs Contest. The junior class was named the loudest at the thuse and the senior class won the Spirit Award. Rain dampened the air, but not the spirits at the football game against Williamstown that night. Although the Devils were trail- ing as they entered the locker-room at halftime, it had no effect on the crowds enthusiasm as the five Belle candidates were brought onto the field. As each candidate and her escort took their designat- ed place in front of the stands, the crowd suddenly grew quiet. A voice from high up in the press box announced Sheryl Maley as the 34th Belle of St. Marys as the fans errupted with applause. “I thought any of the other four candidates were just as deserving as I, therefore I was really surprised when they announced my name. I am appreciative and thankful for the honor,” stated Sheryl. After the ceremony the gridders charged from the locker room with determination etched on their faces. However, the victory was handed to the Yellow Jackets when the Devils failed to gain enough points for the win. I thought we played pretty decent, but they had a tough team and really had it together that night,” commented Bryan Fetty. BECKY TRACY PRE- PARES the sophomore float for the parade and competition. 10 Student Life