Woodland Baptist Christian School - Aquila Yearbook (Winston Salem, NC)

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Miss Sharon Gray is crowned the 1981 After the ceremony, a reception is held in Homecoming Queen by Dr. Stevens. the cafeteria. It was 8:00 on December 18,1981. All of the preparation was finally paying off. Amidst the excitement, we reflect back on the events that had already taken place. Members of the court were chosen by classmates and approved by the Executive Committee. Soon after the decisions were made, the girls were found buying dresses, hoops, and crinolines. Their escorts rented matching tuxedos for the evening. When the days of practice came, excite¬ ment and tension began building among both faculty and student body. After all the hours of getting ready, the day finally arrived. There was one final re¬ hearsal with the emcee, mascots, and the Homecoming Queen from a year ago, Miss Deborah Carlyle. The cafeteria and gym were decorated using the theme ‘‘Wish Upon A Star”. The ballgame heightened the anticipa¬ tion of the crowd. The Boy’s Varsity Team played Mid-America and won 49-46. Every¬ thing was ready. It was now or never. The program began with Christmas car¬ oling by the Chorale and Ensemble. The members and Queens of the former courts were honored with a presentation of flow¬ ers. Senior Athletes were announced. With that, all of the preliminaries were out of the Her emotions take over as Sharon poses for pictures. Emcee Vic Pyles had the responsibility of introducing the court and their escorts. way. The court and escorts were announced and each took their place on the floor. Ev¬ eryone eagerly awaited that all-important announcement — the name of the 1981 Homecoming Queen. The time came and the name of Sharon Gray was announced. She became our Queen. Tears were shed, and applause was offered as she began her reign. All of those invited left to attend the reception given in the cafeteria. The night had come and gone. It left all of us, especially the Seniors, with precious memories of our last Homecoming at WBCS. Homecoming 29

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Before and The court and their escorts go through one Before the game, the cheerleaders get final practice Friday morning. ready for a ‘Victory Tonight!” After A few minutes before the opening, Dr. Ste¬ vens makes arrangements with the emcee and host. ' Wig ■ IjE-jn ■ ■ m ] Dr. Stevens makes a few final announce¬ ments before the ceremony begins. By handing out roses, Rhonda Sheppard recognizes former members of the Home¬ coming court. 28 Homecoming

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Sweethearts Kim Perry Mary Smith Maria Starbuck Maria Starbuck is crowned 1982 Valentine Queen by Dr. Stevens. Members of the court pause after the crowning for last minute pictures. 30 Valentine Court