HONORS Homecoming Traditions Continue in 1984 Tradition plays a big part in the activities of Harding Academy, and the 1984 Homecoming was not an exception. Rain fell steadily most of the day, and the fears of the Homecoming Court , spectators , and the football team surfaced. But, according to tradition, the downpour ended by the time school was out. Anxieties aside, the relieved students went home and started getting ready for the football game Tara Simpson Attendant Gretchen Lyons Junior Representative 302 Homecoming scheduled for that night, Friday, October 5th. At seven o'clock, the pregame ceremonies began. Accompanied by the Harding Academy Band, Principal Bill Diles presented the class representatives and their escorts, the queen nominees and their escorts, and last year's queen. Laurie Priest, who was to crown the new recipient. Melita Diles Attendant Vanesa Diles Sophomore Representative Tension mounted throughout the festivities. Curiosities were relieved as the loudspeaker announced that Laura Hendon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hendon, had been chosen by the football team as the 1984 Homecoming Queen. Miss Hendon's and her court reign was not marred as the Wildcats went on to beat the DeValls Bluff's Scrappers to keep their perfect record. ~ Julie Mitchell Senior Representative Mikko Fujisawa Junior High Representative
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