Thomas Wingate Andrews High School - Reverie Yearbook (High Point, NC)

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Country by Day TM AND5 EUS Viitl A person walking down Delk Drive near the front of the school would have been fairly shocked. Seen lurking in the shadows were a three-legged clown, two brawny fellows guarding a still, a big yellow bird, an outhouse, and Speedy Gonzales. The police roadblock led one to believe that the school had gone berserk. This was not the case, as all were a part of the 1979 Homecoming Parade. It all started last year at Mars Hill. Sonya Ray, while attending a Student Council Workshop, learned of the idea of using little red wagons instead of huge floats. Work began late last summer. It was not without trials and tribulations, however, one Executive Board member, having a deathly fear of dogs, was chased all over the neighborhood by a small dog. The hard work continued to take its toll as October 19 drew near. On October 17, James Cooper's birthday, an unexpected birthday cake was eaten with hands and cut with a ruler. Would Homecoming ever get here and, more importantly, would Executive Board ever be the same? Finally, the day was here, the new baby was about to be bom. A nervous Miss Eaglin scurried from float to float, making sure that all arrangements were correct for the first parade. Fourteen clubs, eight clowns, two bands, two groups of cheer- leaders, and the seventeen prettiest girls around were all lined up and ready to go. At 1:30, the march down McGuinn Drive began while hundreds from both schools looked on. The Art Club, hoping the foot- ball team would Hog Tie the Titans, had what proved to be the number one float. Susan Foster and Allison Brown hopped, skipped, fell, and took shortcuts to the number one clown position. It was a great beginning to what turned out to be a greater day. The pep rally was next, where it was Raiders on the loose. For the first time this year, there was a competition between the classes to see which one was the most spirited After building two pyramids, diving headfirst into a pile of shoes, and sitting on balloons, the seniors captured the Spirit Stick, symbolizing an overall excellence in school spirit. Perhaps the most enjoyable moment of Homecoming Day came when Pat Osborne smashed a pie in the face of Coach Walker, ending the pep rally. Ready to jam! An excited group of students cheered as the Band entered the gym for the pep rally. Finally here. The first Homecoming Parade starts with Donna Matney and James Cooper proudly leading the way. Homecoming! 29

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The fun begins! The Jayvee Cheerleaders lend a hand with the Homecoming pep rally. A big crowd. Enthusiasm from the pep rally carries over to the football crowd. i i On the warpath. The third-place float, made by the Civinettes, foreshadows a Homecoming victory. 28X Homecoming Why not? Even teachers have school spirit, as Rita Bean shows by her country duds. Doors do it, too! Mrs. Hatcher's door captured first prize in the door decorating contest.

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Duded Up By Night The day was great, but the night was greater. As the sun set on a glorious day, a fired-up group of Raiders pre- pared forthe night. The Junior Jaycee's bonfire lit up the dusk sky, throwing some light onto the beginnings of the football game. The stadium, beautifully decorated with posters by the cheer- leaders, began to fill up. Excitement had built to a fever pitch by the time that the football team burst onto the field through the cheerleaders banners, marking the beginning of the game. An aroused defense and time-killing of- fense sparked the Raiders to a 10-6 half time lead over West Forsyth lan ad- ditional incentive - the winner would have an inside track on a berth in the state playoffsl. Halftime was finally here, with the Ls event that everyone had waited for - the crowning of the Homecoming Queen. As each girl and her escort walked through the barn, tension grew. After the maids of honor, Jane Wagoner and Martha Bailey, were announced the other fifteen girls waited for their name to be called out. One was not dis- appointed, as Rose Wilson was named the Homecoming Queen. The second half seemed anti- climatic, as the Raiders never relin- quished the lead. The final score of 17-6 was not indicative of the football team's complete dominance of the game. With a Homecoming victory, a spot in the playoffs practically assured, and a new Homecoming Queen, one of the greatest days in Red Raider history finally came to an end. What a surprise! Rose Wilson smiles happily as her escort, David Robertson, waves a victory sign. I W., 1979-1980 Homecoming Court. Front row: . Carol Kennedy, Carmella Frettoloso Second row: Lisa Matthews, Teresa Lane, Lisa Collins ,4 . , fl Third row: Darlene Parsons, Leigh Butler, Jane Wagoner, Karen Averette, Eve Johnson, Anne Dawkins Back row: Alisa Atkinson, Terri Gailey, Rose Wilson, Connie Johnson, Martha Bailey, Tijuana McCluney. Maid of Honor. A happy Jane Wagoner is es- corted by Marty Dailey. A happy moment. The new Homecoming queen, Rose Wilson, is crowned by the last year's queen, Tammye Tillman. 30X Homecoming gi. 1 'KT 'sa . rr f Y, - J' 'Q V Al lv . ,. A ,, - .L mm.. 5 '27