Stone High School - Echo Yearbook (Wiggins, MS)

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SPIRIT . . . EXCITEMENT . . . As homecoming day draws nearer Millie McDaniel staples spirit links together for Homecoming . Dressed as country Hicks, these Juniors and Seniors await the judges decision as to who is the Hillbilliest. -t un. M X N . Erfflikzzaf' N While the annual staff spreads the spirit chains, the student body tries to determine whose chain is the longest. Finding the way to the breezeway would be a tough job for this little person without the help of Bob Weathers. Student Life! Homecoming 33

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BONFIRE . Homecoming night came at last. Excited and eager fans filled the stadium and watched as the cheerleaders and the Homecoming Court rode by on their beautiful floats. The cheerleaders' float was a miniature replica of a football field, while the Homecoming float's theme was ' 'Summer Place' ' . The float was lined with beautiful ferns. In the middle stood a gazebo with vines winding down all four corners. The queen and the student body maids stood around the gazebo while the class maids were seated at each end. As the band played, Mr. Larry Rouse, emcee, introduced t.he maids and escorts. After all the maids in their summery gowns of pastel colors were escorted to their positions on the field the queen, Elisa Smith, was presented and crowned. As soon as our lovely court was off the field, on came the mighty Tomcats ready for action. The battle was fierce but the South Pike Eagles proved to be too tough for the brave cats. With dampened spirits everyone left the game to go to the Homecoming dance where their spirits were soon lifted by the music provided by the band Smokin' ' ' . As the night came to an end everyone realized that it had flown by a little too fast. Dancing to the tune of Woodchoppers Ball, these cheerleaders entertain the student body. The cheerleaders shower the crowd with footballs at the Homecoming game. LITTLE PEOPLE These students struggle to build a pyramid at the bonfire. Lo' -f--.,,,-1 ,, V ,.X1,,f-gi, A , , , , e , .. - ..-. -,.,.,-. - , - L .,. L .J ,..-- tr ffflir saw' -' J' ,,,,, 32 Student Life l Homecoming

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On Saturday, April 23, 1977, seven months of hard work totaled one memorable night when the Juniors, Seniors, and honored guests arrived at the Buena Vista in their formals. The actual beginning of the Prom started in September with the juniors, who began selling magazines to raise money. ln a matter of days they reached their goal of 393,000 and from there went on to reach a super goal of S4,000. l-Iaving enough money preparations were started. The first thing the Prom Committee had to do was select a theme . After much brain racking they finally decided on the theme Reflections. From there the junior sponsors, Mrs. Webb and Mrs. Shaw began checking with the various hotels on the coast for prices on a room for the night of the prom. They could hardly say no when they saw the Pete Fountain Room in the Buena Vista Hotel in Biloxi. The long awaited day finally arrived. For many of the juniors, it was a day of decorating which began early in the morning . Finally all the decorations were put in their places and it was time to go home to get ready for the big night. Many students arrived early anxious to view the decorations, but Mrs. Shaw and Mrs. Webb refused to let them in until 8:00. When the doors were opened the students were greeted by the music of Tastee, beautiful blue and silver foil silhouettes, and shimmering, silver chandeliers . For the first time there was a Prom king and queen. After Ricky Bates and Susie Hayden were crowned, they and their court led a dance . Twelve o'clock came all too soong but the night did not end then. Many couples drifted to other places along the coast to finish dancing the night away. The 1976-77 Stone High Prom Reflections will long be remembered by everyone who attended it. 34 Student Life I Prom REFLEC TIQNS With smiles of appreciation sponsors, Mrs. Cain, Mrs. Shaw and Mrs. Webb, receive gifts and roses from the Junior Class. The music of the band, Tastee, set everyone in a dancing mood.