Waverly High School - Novel Yearbook (Waverly, OH)

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After receiving a carnation, sophomore Donna Wroten reads the card. The cheerleaders sold the carnations as a fund raiser for their trip to Atlanta, Georgia. Senior Marty Harlow poses for photographer Annie Taylor who was preparing to enter a number of fashion pictures in the Regional Governer's Art Contest at Athens. A group of band members play at the mock political assembly. The assembly was held in November and an actual debate was held. Dressed up in an army camouflage outfit, junior Jason Tackett rests in between timed writings in typing class. Joining in with 42 other Tiger football players, sophomore Matt Manson does one of the mapy exercises accompanied with the jazzercise program which lasted for a total of six weeks. Introduction 5

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Wide eyes, nervous smiles, sprinting to an unknown class, the beginning for some, the end for others, yet for all the embarkment of a nine month saga: the 1984-85 school year began. Everything seemed to be the same. Few changes in personnel had occurred, but something had been altered. The difference could be by no means pinpointed. It seemed to be though that excitement flashed in the air and students appeared ready for it. Anyone could easily see that things were not the same as new band director John Huffman led the marching band onto the field. Dance steps, good moves, and great music compelled Tiger fans to standing ovations: a sight new sight to band members. The band's excellence soon became the highlight of Friday evenings. The concert band also matched the change and electrified listeners. The National Honor Society benefitted many in these nine months. Members provided coat checks at all home basketball games. The High Honors lunches every six weeks also kept members busy. The Society pleased a number with their Christmas caroling abilities. Tapping new members highlighted the year for a group who got in- Sophomore Keith Dean. On Project Day, freshmen Stephanie McCray and Robin Hughes wait in line to sample the variety of Spanish foods. In order to shorten the long trip to Columbus, sophomore Beth Williams listens to her radio. The Science Club traveled to Ohio State University and visited the science labs. 4 Introduction

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volved and helped to generate greater excitement. In September Principal David Surrey entertained each class with the annual orientation assemblies. The do's and don'ts were very completely explained. Pep assemblies took on a new look as excitement from the student body kept spirits high. The Holiday assemblies turned out to be better than normal; the Christmas assembly especially noted. The Air Force Band returned to entertain the student body, while Student Council members and Class Officers took a number and stood behind the curtain. Each awaited the dreaded time when throngs of people would bid on them. Student Auction Day assembly provided excitement and a change of pace to the normal school day. The Drama Club thespians brought The Wizard of Oz to the stage. Homecoming excitement started with the annual parade and float building contests. Renee Fleser received the honor of being crowned Homecoming queen. Students gathered at the Homecoming Dance to cut Footloose. Prom proved that the Tender Years were indeed important. Each took their loved one by the hand and danced at the formal social event of the year. It was an obscure, although normal start to a hope-filled and exciting year. As the days passed on, students rose to academic ana athletic challenges. Success may not have teen found though in each path followed or at each door nocked upon. Students added to the year a special flair by reaching deep within themselves and finding that making excitement provided the best ingredient for a memorable, fun-filled year. Performing at a home basketball game, junior Daphne Helton dances with the rest of the Pom Pon girls. Sporting the white glove and ghetto blasters, Pom-Pon girls Rhonda Helton, Diana Barch, and Missi Bigler dance to the new sound of the band. As the crown is placed upon her head, the new queen, Renee Fleser, reveals her surprise and happiness as her escort, Mr. Carl Fleser smiles proudly. mm Hugging her brother, varsity basketball player Judy Tnmble realizes that the team's defeat in tournaments against Hillsboro is her last high school basketball game. Introduction