Charles W Baker High School - Lyre Yearbook (Baldwinsville, NY)

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Other The (Above) Shown here are the Sr. cheerleaders who cheered their team on despite defeat. (Left) The Homecoming game would be complete without Wendy Wojnovic and Ote the Goat. (Right) Eileen McDonough and Terry Smith watch the game where the Jrs. won 20 12. any people remember the traditional things when they think of Homecoming. Flower sales, spirit week, the queen, etc., are remem- bered. But what about the events that are not so traditional? The Mr. Legs contest, and the Powderpuff Football game are two such events. The Mr. Legs contest was de- signed when some students thought it was unfair that the girls are al- ways the ones to win prestigous ti- tles. But whoever heard of a Home- coming Queen that was a guy? So, the Mr. Legs was established last year for them. The supposed ten best legs in the school get together and, with just their legs showing, get their pictures taken. These pictures are then mounted for display and kids vote on them. The most popu- lar legs are the winner! This years’ candidates were sophomores: Mike Sheehan, Tim Hall, and Bill Lynch; Juniors: Mike Miller, Jeff Strife, Jim 20 Student Life

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i T. he biggest and most spectacular event this past fall would have to have been Homecoming 1981. Student Council sponsored this, and labeled it, “the biggest func- tion with the maximum participants seen in a long time.” Homecoming ’81 was very successful. The big event was Spirit Week. Each day was desig- nated with a special thing to do. Monday was hats, shades, and sneaks day. It was a very good turn-out, one reason being that’s what most kids wear anyway. Tues- day was costume day. A couple spirited souls participat- ed in this day. Especially the poor guy who dressed as a girl! Wednesday was dress-up day, Thursday was dressed-down day. Again a good turn-out. Thursday night saw the preparation of the class walls, for the wall deco- rating contest. Friday morning the walls were judged. Meanwhile in homeroom, students were receiving their flowers. It was also Red and White day, and a modified schedule. At the end of 8th period was the Pep Rally. Pep Rallies are always interesting because each one is different. The announcers for the Pep Rally were Mike Anselment and John Nostrant. They did a very good job too. During the Pep Rally it was announced that the Seniors won the wall contest. Sophomores received sec- ond with the Juniors last. The Princesses were an- nounced, winners being sophomore, Lisa Strezleke and ju- nior, Andrea Strezleke. The Mr. legs candidates were introduced with Kevin Sheehan winning; and the Queen candi- dates presented. After that, Mr. Arcaro led the class yell with the Senior class being 1, but the Juniors and Sophomores gave a good showing. At the end, everyone was dismissed back to class. Evening festivities were plenty. It started at six with the bonfire at Mercer Park. At about 7:30, the snake dance began going back to the school. At Baker, the Anti-Nukes concert was shown. Student Council, who sponsored it, said the movie was highly successful. Saturday’s events were also successful. It started with the judging of floats at 9:30. Key Club, Sophomores, Ju- niors, and Seniors had entries, with Kawanis judging. The parade was at 10:00 which started at Mercer and went through town. A bigger parade than in past years, it seemed to be enjoyable for the participants as well as the spectators. The football game started at 2:00, where the Bees played the F-M Hornets. During half-time, the Queen candidates were introduced again, and the winner announced. Again, congratulations go to Kathy Ursel, the Homecoming Queen. Also it was announced that Jr. Class won the float competition. After half-time the game resumed. It’s too bad the Bees lost, with a score of 13-0. But that didn’t end the Homecoming festivities. The nomi- nees for Homecoming Queen and the Princesses, as well as the cheerleaders, went to a delicious lasagna dinner which the cheerleaders sponsored. Homecoming was very successful. It seemed that ev- eryone had a very good time during Homecoming ’81. Homecoming 19

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Side of Homecoming Pickard, and Paul Durkin. Seniors: Doug Shaver, Vinnie Lang, and Kevin Sheehan. (Above) Shown here, during the Pep Rally were the Mr. Legs candidates for Homecoming ’81. (Right) Homecoming Pep Rally saw Kevin Sheehan “crowned as the Mr. Legs '81. The winner of the Mr. Legs Contest was announced during the Pep Rally Friday. Cindy Pillans (Senior Class flirt) crowned Kevin Sheehan the Mr. Legs 1981. We’d like to congratulate all the guys for having enough guts to do it too! Another problem with the traditional Homecoming is only the guys can play in the football game. So this year, with John Nostrant organizing it, the first Powderpuff Football game was played the Sunday after Homecoming. The preseason favorite, the Seniors, (coached by Arc, their captain Kevin Sheehan) played the Juniors, who were coached by Mag, their captain Pete Rice. Surprisingly enough, many spec- tators came to watch the Juniors upset the Seniors, 20-12. Also included in the game, of course, were cheerlead- ers. The Senior guys dressed as cheer- leaders and the same for the Ju- niors. Many people believed that the cheerleaders stole the show, they did such a good job. All in all, the untraditional tradi- tions being the Mr. Legs and the football game, seem that they will become a very realistic part of the future, and also be very much re- membered as an important part of Homecoming. Homecoming 21