Alameda High School - Acorn Yearbook (Alameda, CA)

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Hornet Mania Continues In the tense and exciting last hour before the Homecoming game and the ceremonies, many spirited stu- dents took part in a colorful parade that involved various clubs, sports teams and classes. The hard team effort of the Junior class payed off when they placed first in the float competition while the Senior class took second place and the Sopho- more class captured third place. The Homecoming dance finished the week of fun, high spirits and school pride. The success of this oc- cassion resulted from the combined effort of a large portion of the popu- lation at AHS, with special thanks going to the Leadership class under the guidance of Mr. Robert Rodd. Above: Smile! - The balloon man greets the crowd from the Pep Club’s float. Above right: Courtly twosome! - Jessica Abude and Greg Fox enjoy a dance together. Below right: Hornets caught in a net! - The AHS girls’ volleyball team wave from their gi- ant Hornet float “Homecoming was definate- 4 ly aday to remember!” Christy Schreiber, sophomore. 20 Homecoming

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Left: Searching for a dock! - The Sailing Club found third place in the Homecoming parade Below: Wacky winners - The most spirited of the week were Kirsten Leavitt and Todd Oliver Below left: Love those men in uniform! - Members of the USS Carl Vinson recited the pledge of allegiance to kick off the Homecoming game. ror - “Oh my gosh ... No!” cried a joyful queen. Through cheers from the crowd and good wishes from their court, Todd Oliver and Kristen Ingeman the 1985-86 King and Queen stepped up to receive their honors. The week of October 14th-18th had been a hectic one for everyone, especially the court; “but so much fun, too” recalled Kirsten Leavitt. Throughout the week, AHS’s very own royalty dressed Hawaiian, sporty, crazy and as twins. There were competitions held all week. One day, the guys donned the girls frocks (and vice versa); there was an egg toss, a treasure hunt, and a trash pickup contest. The “‘soberest” event was the “Baby I Love You, But I Just Can’t Smile’ Contest. Members of the court attempted to make contestants laugh. The contests. were not restricted to the court. “One day Kristen just pulled me off the grass because I was wearing an I-Zod shirt which was part of her treasure hunt. It was really funny,” giggled Susie Brown. The week ended with the annual homecoming football game. It proved to be a crushing defeat for our Richmond opponents. Liz Grimes, who helped coordinate the week’s activities, remembered the actual crowning, “It was a really exciting week, but thank goodness it’s over!” Above: Hark! Who goes there? - It’s Laurie Connelly, Andrea Kassabian and Marin Lutz at the Homecoming Dance! Homecoming 19

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“The ultimate Hornet attack came together and worked as a unit to destroy the Richmond Oilers John Connolly, junior. Left: Yes, We’re the best! - AHS varsity cheerleaders Lynn Collins, Nicole Carroll and Rosalie Felix pre- pare to cheer the Hornets to victory. Middle left: The Swarm! - The Varsity football team wait patiently to tackle their opponents. Middle right: Wonderful waves! - Dr. Gretchen Wheelwright and Master of Ceremonies Grand Mar- shall Captain Doyle Borchers II wave to the parade onlookers. Above left: Say Cheese! - Mike Lingley and Karen Rauch dance the night away at the Homecoming dance. Above: The winning Junior class Homecoming float! - Heather Noble, and Julie Huh put the final touches on the float. Homecoming 21