Statesville High School - Trail Yearbook (Statesville, NC)

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Addressing the student body at CareerkDay, Neil McGeachy stresses the importance of a good education. t, .,, .js-at N, College Night Sparks Interest College Night was a program sponsored annually by the Beta Club. Students had the opportunity to speak to representatives from various colleges and universities around the state. Helpful information conceming college entrance and academic precedures were made available to students. Career Day was held on February 27 and was sponsored by the Key Club. Students were able to learn about numerous professions and occupations. Neil McGcachy was the keynote speaker and spoke briefly to the student body on the importance of early career decisions. Circulo del Espanol hosted Parents Night This enabled parents to become acquainted with the faculty of SHS. Chatting with Mr. Dixon before Parents Night, Robin Stevenson discusses last ' QQ I 5 V' 1 : , 5 5 i g ? . g f 'Q L it , ' . l g, f , I minute preparations. After obtaining information on Appalachian State University at College Night, Paul Ferguson jots down notes to use in comparing curriculum requirements for various colleges. Student Life

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Greaser Day Brings Back the Nostalgic Fifties Pony tails, bobby sox, tee shirts, two-tone ssii - shoes, letter sweaters, red lipstick, lucky Strikes, shades, Vitalis, and Evening in Paris cologne descended on SHS on January 31, 1975. It was the first annual Greaser Day ever to be held tofficiallyl on campus. The vast majority of thc student body dug into their closets and attics to produce authentic Fifties attire. SHScrs abandoned today's slang for yesterday's hip talk. A few students forgot the Bump and picked up the Bop as swinging hits from the era blasted over the P.A. system at lunch. Cliniaxing a weeklong spirit campaign Greaser Day emcompassed a lengthy pep rally. An original rock and roll group, The Greasy Five , made their stage debut in MacGray Auditorium. Several faculty members energetically participated with a cheer revived from their high school days and were enthusiastically received. Skits and other genuine '57 cheers also entertained the assembly. Really getting into the spirit of Greaser Day, lfrench and Spanish classes learn some ofthe popular dances ofthe '50As from Glenn Killer Pharr and his hehe Pat Stuart. 104 - Student Life M fs .MSW - XI., fl'Q4,N Gathering at the usual spot, several chicks and cats discuss possible hot spots for the upcoming weekend. Bansasuns..-n-m1 Ulm ' alan itat :gl Boppin ' to Elvis Presley's 'Jailhouse Rock, sever- al chicks and Cats show some of the latest dances.

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Refs Whistle Blows Homecoming Victory's ln Store for '74 was chosen as this year's Homecoming theme, and Spirit Week was underway. Competitive sophomores, juniors, and seniors plastered the halls with colorful posters and banners. Each class strove to outdo the others by purchasing spirit links in the cafeteria at lunch. Seniors contributed the most money in this department by raising over ninety dollars. However, sophomores captured the coveted Spirit Stick for their over-all enthusiasm throughout the week. A pep rally on Thursday climaxed the week-long school events, and Hound supporters raised the roof' off MacGray Auditorium in a unified show of genuine spirit. Johnny Norris was the deserving recipient ofthe Hounds Handsome Haunches contest, and was rewarded with a pair of f'Lcgg's panty hose and f'Crazy Legs hair remover. Friday afternoon under beautiful October skies the cheerleaders, band, club floats, Homecoming Court, and sponsors dazzled spectators who lined North Center Street for the annual Homecoming Parade. Fi-Y and Key Club tied for first place in float competition with Boosters following behind in second place. Greyhounds set the bleachers on fire at the game that night, when their second touchdown was scored on a brilliantly executed play. Due to a referee's blunder, however, the touchdown was recalled. The SHS varsity salvaged a tie in the final moments of the fourth quarter to the crowd's elation. Halftime Ceremonies featured the presentation of the football sponsors, and the crowning of Homecoming Queens Robin Stevenson and Nancy Curlee. : - ., if .1 'X The I974 Homecoming Court: Front Row - Alexis Pickens, Nancy Curlee. Lindsay Jones. Back Row - Robin Stevenson, Angela Daven- port, and Christina Webster. guys W,-ef' ff After weeks of planning and hard work. Fi-Y members proudly parade down North Center Street on their first place float. I06 - Student Life