West Monroe High School - Rebelaire Yearbook (West Monroe, LA)

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Bits 62 pieces of materials cfz magic help E.T. find a home little bit of cardboard, a lit- tle bit of glue, a little bit of fabric, a little bit of magic, and a whole lot of interested and de- voted folks welcomed an E.T. to WMHS for the annual homecoming assembly program in October. Like the previous year, heavy rains began the day of the program, which in- cluded Open House for parents, and ex- pectations for a large crowd dwindled as the forecast worsened. Brave souls ventured out, and 30 minutes before the start of the program, the corridors were resounding with the voices of young L people who were soon to appear on stage. Girls in long dresses and hot rollers, guys in uniforms, and teachers issuing last-minute instructions kept the chatter going until the pit band, under the direction of Dr. Michael Spears be- gan the overture, the theme from E.T. To an almost full house, the more than 200 participants in the prgram be- gan their roles in the 1982 homecoming assembly program. Based on the popular E.T.-theme, the program featured its own E.T.'s at the school. With the help of narrators Stacy Sullivan and Pam Weems, the local E.T., gy. . . ,, .i,,,1 , , portrayed by Bobby Traweek, saw the Exciting Times in clubs, the Excellent Teaching in academics, the Enthusiastic Teamwork of athletics, and the Ex- tremely Talented student musicians. The final E.T., that of Elegant Tradi- tions, was the final scene, as the 14 members of the homecoming court were presented. Assisted by son Trey, Coach Andy Long crowned Lisa Thrailkill as homecoming queen and Michelle Lewis as maid of honor. Throughout the week, door decor- ations had been constructed in place of the stadium displays. Winners of the FATHER AND SON- Under the watchful eyes of his son Trey, Coach Andy Long adjusts the ribbon on Juli Latham, band sweetheart. I'M GONNA LIVE FOREVER- To demonstrate the Exceptional Talent in vocal music, members of Ensemble sang numbers from the hit movie Fame, QUEEN'S BOUQUET - Principal Cecil Pirkey hands Queen Lisa Thrailkill her traditional rose bouquet as her father Bobby Thrailkill watches. Homecomingf25

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E.T. SAYS 'REST'- Because of hectic week of wearing the heavy, quilted E.T. costume, Bobby Traweek takes any moment he can to rest before continuing with the homecoming game, where he joined the court in the Corvette processional and assisted the cheerleaders in yelling. PRINCIPAIXS KISS - During the halftime cere- monies, Maid of Honor Michelle Lewis receives a congratulations' kiss from Principal Cecil Pirkey WATCHING THE SHOW- Football managers Otis Jackson, Chris Martin, Andre, Rayford, and Jeff Counts was the court presentation while the team is in the locker room. 24fE.T. Comes Home SURPRISE- When her name was called as 1982 homecoming queen, Lisa Thrailkill registered as- tonishment as she was congratulated by senior maids Karen Henry and Barbara Westfall.

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Homecoming contest were announced at the assembly with Mrs. Adair's room winning first. The following day proceeded as a routine pep rally day as cheerleaders, Raiders, and football players promoted the spirit begun the previous night. In the humid night air, festivities resumed as the court, and E.T., paraded around the track in Corvettes for pre-game show. During the halftime, the court was again presented, with Principal Ce- cil Pirkey crowning the queen. The Rebels battled the number 5 rank- ed in 3-A Springhill Lumberjacks to a 0-0 tie in the ballgame. Concluding the homecoming weekend was the annual dance at the 'Recreation Center Saturday night, featuring none other than E.T. and his spaceship. E.T. it seems, had found his home. WATCH CLOSELY NOW- Pam Weems and Stacy Sullivan introduce the space creature to the academic environment at WMHS, HELPING HAND- Lisa Moore glues letters on a classroom door to help E.T. find his home. 26lE.T. finds a home MAY I HAVE THIS DANCE- At the halftime presentation, Karen Williams is escorted across the dance floor for the court introduction. QUEEN'S SERENADE- To the young lady just named homecoming queen, Chip McNeil sang Lady to Lisa in the traditional serenade at the conclusion of the assembly program. .5 Q5 ' K ii