Wilson Memorial High School - Hornets Nest Yearbook (Fishersville, VA)

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This past year when the holi- day spirit was near, the students and faculty celebrated in many exciting ways. When the time came for ghosts and goblins to roam the halls, teachers deco- rated their rooms with pump- kins and skeletons while the students helped by doing the same to the rest of the school. The students also celebrated this event by having parties, such as the Foreign Language Club party at a member's barn. Then, the time for giving en- tered the atmosphere. Students showed their spirit of this holi- day by giving food to the needy. Mrs. Compton's class even cooked a Thanksgiving dinner for the faculty during both lunch periods. After this special holiday became the past, the most spirited holiday of the year came, Christmas. The faculty and students expressed their spirit of this holiday by giving and re ceiving gifts. Then Christ- mas break came and parties began to form everywhere for people who wanted to have a part in the holiday spirit. Fi- nally, the most celebrated holi- day of the year came, Valen- CELEBRATE coop times tine’s Day. Students began to send love notes to one another and to get better acquainted. The Student Council sold car- nations to these people who wanted to convey their feelings to someone else, and the Na- tional Honor Society sold chocolate-covered pretzels shaped as hearts to join in on the spirit. After these special days were gone, the students were left with memories to talk about and hopes that next year’s holidays will be even better. Teresa Painter’s Valentine’s Day “ee left to decorate the school wall. is Getting into the spirit of Valentine’s Day | Renie Bowersox who are seperatin are Jane McCauley, Travis Cash, carnations into the proper homerooms. Shannon Miller, Stevie Henderson, and % 16 Holidays

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Students started to celebrate the excitement of Homecoming with Spirit Week. During this week students dressed up each day to show their spirit. Monday was lip and mus- tache day, when the boys and girls were not allowed to talk to one another. Tuesday was ’50’s day, with everyone attempting to dress in the ’50’s style. On Wednesday, students wore Mix and Matches: all clothes were supposed to clash. Then, Thursday was Beach day, students sported jams and Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses, and sandals. Homecoming Went Off With A Punch To add the final touch on the week’s events, Friday, students and faculty wore school colors and showed their enthusiasm at the pep rally. This really got the student body “PSYCHED”! Especially the Seniors who won the spirit stick and the privi- ledge to go to lunch five minutes early on the following Monday. Although the weather was ‘‘blah’’ the large crowd waited for the threatening clouds to break; and finally, one minute before the half- time events, the downpour began. People scattered for shel- ter. As the rain subsided they congregated at the fence to view the presentations of the court and literally stood three and four rows deep around the en- tire home side. The representa- tives were: 8th grade — Steven Henderson and Chriscilla Mil- ler, 9th grade — Jimmy Weaver and Sonya Ross, 10th grade — Todd Harris and Sandra Glass, 11th grade — Paul Brown and Amber Stallings. The court for King and Queen was Rhonda Fisher, Tammy Sipe, Kelly Whitmore, Mark Smiley, Tracey Coffey, and Charlie Davis. Tracey and Kelly were named King and Queen. As their names were announced by SCA Presi- dent Greta Mann, Tracey gave Kelly a hug, then she was crowned. The dance sponsored by the SCA, went off with a punch. The colors were: purple, silver, and lilac. The couples danced the night away and enjoyed music presented by D.J., Jimmy Lambert. Everyone shared a laugh or two as Darlene Merica and Jerry McDaniel provided the entertainment with a punch fight. Finally, when 12:00 p.m. rolled around, the couples gath- ered their belongings and left for a party or to take their dates home. [Amy Boyers| Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Beam, and All smiles, Kelly Whitmore and Tracey Coffey were crowned 1986-87 Homecoming Teachers can have fun by partici- “pacar rs. Baker. pating in 50’s day, as shown by Queen and King. Homecoming 15

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A few of the faculty members enjoy a quiet talk while eating Linda Campbell and Lisa Stock- Thanksgiving dinner prepared by man look like Santa’s helperson Tammy Compton’s morning lunch break. classes. W. Seay and Benny Higgs participate No, this clown isn’t stealing today’s n the Christmas spirit by playing major lunch money, but gathering it all oles in the Christmas play. pOBeL er after Halloween’s lunch period. Holidays 17