Abraham Lincoln High School - Railsplitter Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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Celebrate Roosevelt Defeat, Anniversary A fiftieth year theme and a vic- tory over rival Roosevelt climaxed a spectacular 1972 Homecoming, highlighted by traditional events. Costume day, a new event this year, created memories of the past fifty years. Students adorned the halls in outfits of bobby socks, pony tails, dangling jewelry and circle skirts. Boys even appeared with slicked back hair styles. By stu- dent applause, Debbie Amend and Scott Andrews received first place for their winning outfits. The traditional balloon rise open- ed an exciting game which included a halftime show by the band and the presentation of the Homecom- ing court. The peak of excitement came with a 24-20 victory over Roosevelt. Drill Team, Flags, Batons and Cheerleaders captured a 6-0 victory over their rival, the Pep Club, in the Powder Puff game. Coached by football veterans Comiskey, Oatts, Lipovac, Dresselhuys, Edwards, Eaton, Kaili, Newton, and Martur- ello, the girls on both teams learned true-life plays that our Lincoln gridders executed during the season. Green freckles and paint splotch- es decorated the faces of the car decorators themselves, in the Girls ' Club Car Paint. Autos ornamented in maroon and gold streamers and ' Rope the Riders slogans, rolled off the assembly line. Later the cars toured the streets of South Des Moines in the Car Caravan led by the King, Queen, and court riding in gleaming Shriner convertibles. The 1972 Senior Sign, a double decker birthday cake trimmed with 5 candles and maroon and gold icing, symbol- izes Lincoln ' s golden anniversary (top left). Modeling the mothball fashions of yesteryear, Costume Day partici- pants include (left to right): Mindy Mooney, Ken Cox, Marilyn Denny, Cheryl Gruetzmacher, Scott Andrews and Debbie Amend (left). —23—

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Myers, Riccelli Reign Topping the latter Homecoming events for the week were the crown- ing of the 1972 Homecoming King and Queen, Peter Riccelli and Renee Myers, and a special address by the Governor at the Coronation assem- bly. With a broken ankle, cast, and crutches. Queen Renee, escorted by King Pete Riccelli, reigned with dignity over the week ' s festivities and victorious football game with Roosevelt. The complimentary court of Cheryl Clark, Debbie Cook, Liz Gregg, Liz Tucci, Mary White and King candidates Chris Brookhart, Tom Comiskey, Mike Long, Steve Rasmussen and Jim Thorup, repre- sented most major clubs and sports — from cheerleading to DECA. A coveted speaker during an elec- tion year, Governor Robert Ray de- layed his campaign to address the student body, setting the mood for the Coronation assembly Friday morning. The band, Iron Horse, provided musical entertainment all the way from Beach Boys to hard rock at the Homecoming dance on Saturday night. More than 150 couples, one of the largest crowds in recent years, attended the semi-formal event held in the gym. Governor Robert Ray addresses students during the Coronation assembly (above). Queen candidates brightening Homecoming festivities include, front, left to right: Liz Gregg, Cheryl Clark, and Debbie Cook. Back row: Mary White and Liz Tucci (left). King candidates relaxing in MacRae Park, from left are: Pete Riccelli, Mike Long, Tom Comiskey, Chris Brookhart, Steve Rasmussen, and Jim Thorup (bot- tom left). Homecoming dance presents varying moods. Mark Parker, senior, jives to the music of Iron Horse while Laurie South and Martin Osberg, both seniors, choose a slower pace (below). —25—