2005 LHS Homecoming

October 14th, 2005

Article by Jeff McQueen
Photos by Jammie Graves

It’s Homecoming 2005, and the Loudon Redskins hosted the Oliver Springs Bobcats at “Chig Ratledge Stadium, Dukes Field Home of the Loudon Redskins”.

On behalf Principal Mr. John Bartlett, Loudon High School would like to welcome all alumni and fans to tonight’s game. Everyone in attendance enjoyed the mild, mid October weather. We’re sure you remember the dress-up days, all the activities at school, building your class float and the pep rally during school. And who could forget the football game. Loudon High School has been playing football since 1923.

But first, it was homecoming week on the campus of Loudon High School. Several special events were sponsored by Principal Bartlett, they included:

Tuesday – Pajama Day/College Day
Wednesday – Salad Dressing Day
Thursday – Lawyer Day/Crazy Plaid Day & Olympics
Friday – Red & White Day

On Thursday, the Olympics included: a water balloon toss, toilet paper relay, 40 yard dash, spinning baseball bat relay, 3-legged race, powder-puff football game, and tug-of-war. On Friday, Red & White Day ended with a pep rally, and the Cheerleading and the Dance Team also performed. The individual classes have also spent the week working on their respective floats.

The Homecoming Parade started at the old Jr. High School and proceeded down highway 11, to its final destination of LHS. Included in the parade were: the Dance Team, Varsity Cheerleaders, ROTC, marching band, class floats, 2004 Queen Miss Shalee Lyle, and the 2005 candidates who all traveled in convertible sports cars. The float competition winners were:

3rd place – Juniors
2nd place – Freshman
1st place – Seniors
The overall Spirit Week Competition winner was: The Senior Class

The LHS class of 1960 held their 45 year class reunion this weekend. The Homecoming Queen, senior football players, and cheerleaders were:

The Homecoming Queen for 1960 was Mary Kate Lennex Robinson

Senior Redskin Football Players Earned a Record of 5-4-2

     John Stamey - #85
     Hubert Lennex, Co-Captain - #25
     Robert Murrell, Co-Captain - #24
     Willard Stooksbury - #35
     Joe Trout - #61
     Coye Blankinship - #62   
     Harrison Henry - #42
     Barry Peaden - #66
     Charles Patterson - jersey # unknown
      ames Kirkland - jersey # unknown
     Ronald Woody - jersey # unknown
            
     Senior Redskin Cheerleaders
     Carolyn Hooker Nichols, Captain
     Jill Swenson Sullivan, Co-Captain
     Jane Galyon Baysinger
     Mary Kate Lennex Robinson

And now let’s introduce the 2005 Homecoming Court:

Miss Emma Catherine Alexander. Emma is escorted tonight by her father. She in the daughter of Corky and Kim Alexander. At LHS, Emma has been captain of the Dance Team, a member of the Ensemble, and a member of the Sprit Club.

Miss Brittany Jane Bell. Brittany is escorted tonight by her father. She in the daughter of Bill Bell and Marsha Stamey. At LHS, Brittany has been on the softball team, a member of New Macedonia Baptist Church, and was a member of the cheerleading squad her freshman year.

Miss Kendra Chantelle Campbell. Kendra is escorted tonight by her father. She in the daughter of Nat and Mavis Campbell. At LHS, Kendra has been Loudon County’s Junior Miss, a member of the Ensemble, and President of the school newspaper.

Miss Ashley Nicole Lee. Ashley is escorted tonight by her father. She in the daughter of Larry and Donna Brown. At LHS, Ashley has been a member of HOSA, a member of the cheerleading squad for four years, was voted Most School Spirit by her senior class.

Miss Whitney Kristine Russell, Whitney is escorted tonight by her father. She in the daughter of Rob and Nancy Russell. At LHS, Whitney has been a member of the cheerleading squad for four years, a member of the National Honor Society for two years, and was voted Best Personality by her senior class.

Miss Rachel Brianne Smith. Brianne is escorted tonight by her father. She in the daughter of Mike and Pam Smith. At LHS, Brianne has been a member of the Ensemble, spirit club, and is a member of the Loudon football managing staff.

Miss Jessica Brooke Wade. Jessica is escorted tonight by her father. She in the daughter of Brooks Wade and Mike & Teresa Kincaid. At LHS, Jessica has been a member of HOSA, treasurer of the school newspaper, and was voted Most Dependable by her senior class.

Miss April Nichole Wright. April is escorted tonight by her father. She in the daughter of Derald and Marie Wright. At LHS, April has been Student Government President, a member of the National Honor Society for three years, and was voted Most Friendly by her senior class.

Miss Kyri Alexandra Zukowski. Kyri is escorted tonight by her father. She in the daughter of Mike Zukowski and Donna Zukowski. At LHS, Kyri has been a member of the cheerleading squad, was voted Most Popular by her senior class, and was voted Miss LHS.

Crowning this year’s queen is the reigning 2004 Homecoming Queen, Miss Shalee Lyle.

The crown bearer is Miss Mackenzie Miller, escorted by Mr. Cameron Hope. Mackenzie is the daughter of Jeremy and Rayna Miller. Cameron is the son of Scott and Michelle Hope.

And the winner is… the suspense builds… your 2005 Homecoming Queen is Miss Kyri Zukowski!