Charter Oak High School - Shield Yearbook (Covina, CA)

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Mystery Unfolds as Queen is Crowned Anxiety and excitement fill each of the five princesses. Denene Dobranski. Kathleen La Rose, Debbie Logan, Mona Padilla, and Michelle Profit wonder who will be the next Charter Oak Homecoming Queen. Photo by James Montoya. Many people only dream of being crowned homecoming queen. Debbie Logan fulfills her dream as she is escorted in a convertible Ferrari. Photo by Chris Urso. .- nik. l was so surprised and thrilled when Rasika told me that I made Homecoming Court. - Princess Michelle Profit Activities '7i7 'm-4--v-......... M, ,. After the crowning, there will be many friends gathering to congratulate the n homecoming queen. Debbie Logan beams with amazement as the crown rests up her head. Photo by James Polk.

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he Mystery and Masquer- ade ceremonies began dur- ing halftime at the homecom- ing football game against Baldwin Park. The court, consisting of Den- ene Dobranski, Kathleen La Rose. Debbie Logan, Mona Padilla, and Mi- chelle Prom were driven around the football field in convertibles. A f t e r the y were escorted to the stand by their fathers, there was a slide sho w highlighting each of the princesses lives. The anticipation mounted as last year's homecoming queen, Tami Mitchell, held the crown over each of the princesses. The evening 's mystery ended as the crown rested on on Debbie Logan. The excitement continued as the lt was very exciting and l was proud that I was able to do it. football game resumed. Despite the dynamic power displayed by the Chargers, the team fell short with a final score of 22-3l. ln an effort to begin a new tradi- tion, the homecoming dance was held on a Saturday. Despite the de- cline in attendance, those who went agreed that it was one of the best dances Charter Oak has had. Mi- chelle Mascara enhas stated, The disc jock- ey was the best. Whether it was from the dance, the game, or the festivities at half- time, the Charter Oak Homecoming was sure to remain in the memories of all those who participated. - by Greg Grammer football players tend to be motivated by the spirit of homecoming. The Charger offense attempts to gain more yardage for another win. Photo by Chris Urso, At halftime each of the five princesses was driven around the football field, Kathleen La Rose smiles at the cheering crowd. Photo by James Polk. Homecoming