West Forsyth High School - Cronus Yearbook (Clemmons, NC)

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fri, ff' Rob Harris 1987 BACKWARD HOMECOMING COURT: Top left, Seniors: Herman McKinnie, Dennis Warren, Rick Zeitvogel, J eff Ebert, Trent Messick, Bobby Paige, and Tim Yarbrough. Not pictured: Joey Messick. Top right, Juniors: Jeff Beauchamp, Donald Hairston, Corey Hart, Chris Lowder, Jerry Markus, and Danny Vestal. Bottom left, Sophomores: Joey Agee, Sean Kelly, Octavius Smith, Cullen Howell, and Todd Haglan. Bottom right, Freshmen: Mike Esposito and Mike Parker. By Merrily Taylor now, snow, and more snow should have been the theme of Backward Homecoming 1987. The court was expected to be presented on January 30, during halftime of the Varsity basketball game against Mt. Tabor. Unfortunately due to almost two feet of snow, it was postponed. This was the second year that West had a Backward Homecoming Court, and it was a great success. On February 6, 1987 the Backward Homecoming Court was presented. A huge crowd filled the gymna- sium and everyone was excited. Backward Homecoming was an opportunity to re- verse rolls and honor the guys. There was some discussion between the members of the court on whether or not there should be a king. When Dennis Warren was asked about having a king, he replied, I feel pretty good about not having one. The students elected the court and it shouldn't be bro- ken down anymore. On the other hand, there were a few guys who felt having a king and queen at homecoming is a tradition, and a tradition they would like to reinstate. Since this was only the second year of an all-male court, there were mixed feelings about the event. Jerry Markus replied, It was embar- rasing at first, but now I don't mind. I considered it an honor. When Dennis Warren was asked how he felt he said, I was really surprised to hear my name, but I felt really good inside. Cortney Porter and Karen Swaringen headed the committee in charge of the event, which was sponsored by SLC. Back- ward Homecoming was suggested last year by Ray Hunt, a member of SLC. Students have responded to the idea of an all-male court tremendously. Backward Homecoming could continue to grow into one of the many traditions here at West Forsyth. As Cortney Porter put it, It is some- thing different and fun! Backward Homecom1ngf23 ,.f-f w ,r

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STYLISH STAND-OUTS: Lori Goins proudly es- corts Cullen Howell onto the basketball court for Backward Homecoming. The guys and girls enjoyed this new twist to an old tradition. IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Members of the court and their escorts, Bobbette Love, Bobby Paige, Gretchen Combs, Joey Messick, Debbie Weatherman, Jeff Ebert, Sherrill McSwain, Jerry Markus, Rita Taylor, Corey Hart, Christi McAdams and Jeff Beachump all enjoyed being members of the second all-male homecoming court. There was a dance at Sports- world following the event from 11:00 to 1:00 A.M. Frank Samuel 22 f Backward Homecoming Frank

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A LOT OF CLASS: Seniors Jon Cornatzer, Ben Bargoil, and'Beth Armbrusterlead the senior class in giving a cheer at the candy sales rally. Crowding 1,763 students into the Simpson Gym was no easy task. The seniors had the privilege of concert seating on the floor. WINNERS ALL THE WAY: ln any season West students are winners! April Hicks, William Commo- dore, Donna Lash, and April Thomas proved this by being the top four winners of candy sale '86, ln addition to individual prizes, these top salesmen en- joyed a Pantera's Pizza Party with the students in the four winning homerooms. 24fCandy Sales