West Stanly High School - Pegasus Yearbook (Oakboro, NC)

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GET YOUR SPIRIT SHOWING! The crowd expresses their joy as they find their place on the dance floor to jam to the beat of the band. WHAT A NIGHT! After defeating the Parkwood Rebels Homecoming night, Jamie Hazelwood shares a dance with Karla Smith. LEADER OF THE GANG. Brian Hatley, the lead singer of the Stage Band, shares the spotlight with Annette Lowder. 26fSockhops KICKING BACK. Todd Smith kicks ba and relaxes after a tough game of footb against the South Stanly Rebels.

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f Homecoming is . . Close to the J ourney's End advantage over the Parkwood Rebels. The moment many had been waiting for, half-time came and the Homecoming Program began. The tension grew as each couple was recognized. Then the time came for the class representatives and of course, our 1983 Homecoming Queen to be announced. Everyone applauded as the court was announced. Angie Bowers was chosen as Freshman Class Representative, Amy Sue Eudy was chosen as the Sophomore Class Representative, Wendi Efird received Junior Class Re- presentative and Tracy Monroe and Kerri Eudy were chosen as co- representatives of the Senior Class. After the announcements of the class representatives the crowd became so quiet and still it seemed they were frozen in anticipation, then at last, over the P.A. system came the words . . . and your Homecoming Queen for 1983 is Karla Smith! Karla was then crowned by Beverly Rogers, the 1982 Homecoming Queen. For Karla it was a very special time, one she will never forget. Karla and her court had their victories made even better when the Colts soundly defeated Parkwood by a score of 32-8. THE SUSPENSE MOUNTS. For couples like Seniors, Brent Ruffin and Drama Representative, Tracy Monroe, the suspense continues to mount as they take their trip through the archway. THE TENSION BUILDS. Bobby Hath- cock, Mitzi Furr and Karla Smith begin to get things organized and in line as Homecoming grows closer and closer. Homecomingf25

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Sockhops are for Everyone filled with fun. The students who came to these sockhops filled the gym with excitement. West Stanly had many THEY HAVE THE BEAT! The stage band surprised many people this year with the talent and the excitement they had. The band made the sockhops a whole lot of fun and a little brighter. outstanding dancers, and some- times the crowd would gather around to watch their classmates dance. West Stanly's Student Council sponsored many sockhops in- cluding the Homecoming dance. The West Stanly Players also sponsored a sockhop of their own to raise money for their club. The beat that kept everyone hopping was usually provided by the West Stanly Stage Band. When the band needed a break, a stereo system served the purpose. Favorite pop hits and downright jam attracted crowds from other schools as well. Students enjoyed everything from beach music to those songs made for romantic moments. Among the most favorite dances were the shag, slow dancing, and even the bunny hop. When students danced they danced to have fun. SWAYING TO THE MUSIC. Freda Smith and Kelly Brattain share a slow dance together while the band plays a slow tempoed song. Sockhopsf27