Homecoming Queen Lauri Shirley _ Courtesy of Publicity Office /lLike a Dream Come True!" " It was spec ia l because I'd wanted it si nce I was a little girl ," said Lauri Shirl ey when asked about rece iv ing the honor of 1982 Homecoming Queen . She was crowned during the pre-game fes tiv ities of t he game in which the Wildcats beat the Mayflower Eagles 30 to O. l au ri had always been an avid supporter of t he Wildcats, with five years of c heer leadi ng experience, acting as captai n her senior yea r. "Cheerleading gave me t he opportunity to meet more people," Lau ri said. A six-year veteran of Pep Club, her encouragement spurred t he team to many wi nning seasons. Laud served as president of STAR soc ial club and vice-p resident of the Student Assoc iation. She was also an active member of Beta Club and choru s. 320/Homecoming Last yea r her teachers picked her as a representative to Girl's State. Bei ng elected Homecoming Queen was further evidence of her responsibili ty of Christianity, and of the respect and admiration her teachers and fellow students held for her. "«, 1.-2 . Queen nominee Lauri Shirley and her mother, Mrs. Dortha Shirley, clown on stage. 3. Crown-bearer Leia White and football carrier Todd Hendon attend Lauri. 4. Homecoming Court. Front row: Leia White, Todd Hendon. Back row: Mike Britton, Rebecca Whitehead and escort John Lindsey, Julie Kreh and escort Kenny Fox, Denise Alexander and escort Brian Anderson, queen Lauri Shirley and escort DeWayne Curry, Rosemary Smith and escort Mark Story, Laura Pittman and escort Andy Rowan, Laurie Priest and escort Mike Davis, Malcolm Howelra-iid1981 Homecoming Queen 'Lori Pryor. _ Courtes y of Publicity Olliee
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