Douglas County High School - Huskie Highlights Yearbook (Castle Rock, CO)

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Junior Bill Melody exits the scene of the only senior beach activity that took Nathan Wasser, senior Kurt Huber, and another. unidentifiable, senior, The place the first day of school. Who is in the tent? As far as we can tell, senior thing that could be questioned about this act is, where did they shower?

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, -M-Q.. we . Wa. M' ummm. l he first day of high school, especially to sophomores, has never been one of the most pleasurable experiences in the world. The l987 school year started off with much less than a bang!! Most school years in the past have begun with a Senior Beach Party that began early in the morning and lasted until the first bell of the year rang. In this festive occasion sophomores received a type of initiation into the high school years. But l987 started off in a much different way. There was only one sign of sen- ior involvement, an orange tent in the middle of the front lawn. The rest of the seniors appar- ently had been left out or uninformed. I didn't even know about it, stated senior Jamie Reine- bold when questioned about the activity sever- al days later. The sophomores got off lucky as they didn't get even a little bit wet. The rest of the half-day went along as usual, not too exciting, as teachers were trying to get students ready for the new year. But many of the students simply could not calm down from the routine of summer and get back into the school spirit. So the first day of school simply acted as a type of transition into the every day, new type of routine. The twenty-seventh day of August marked that wonderful day previously discussed. To the juniors and seniors of DC the new day was made even more unusual by the new ten minute earlier day. Some students had a rough time getting up in time and still keeping themselves in the sane world. To the sophomores, howev- er, this wasn't quite as odd, for they were never put into the older routine. What did the teachers think about it, I don't really mind, l just have to leave a little earlier, allowed one of the faculty. The first day of school over, many students dreaded the long look ahead of tests, lab work, and late night activities. The rest of the year lay ahead and many changes and opportunities were within the reach of many. Time would tell the story, the story we now know. -David Baumgartner WP 4 Opening ' TOP: Cheerleaders get an early start by practicing their routines in front of the school ABOVE: A sophomore reflects on how he thought high school would be, he wasn't even close.

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ebster's Dictionary defines homecoming as a return to one's home. To most high school students it meant more than that, it meant starting a new year, celebrating things to come. Homecoming '87 was no exception. Student Council, headed by senior George Essres, pulled off yet another fantastic week of festivities. lt all began on Monday, September I4, which marked the beginning of Spirit Week at DCHS. Spirit Week proved to be the least successful of the '87 activities but it wasn't a total disaster, especially when Toga Day rolled around. Many students got involved in this popular idea, many of them wearing togas that would have shamed even John Belushi. Next came the ever famous Pep Rally and Bonfire, both held on that Thursday. The Pep Rally, held in front of the Douglas County Administrative Building and emceed by Mr. Steve Barnett, was attended by a fair amount of students including the DC Marching Band. At the Rally junior and sophomore Homecom- ing Royalty were announced. Representing sopho- mores were Charlie Haney and Katie Bell. Juniors were represented by Craig Geinger and Brandi Clark. The Bonfire held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds took place afterward. A blazing fire and many stu- dents were present, all taking part in conversation trying to keep warm. Friday the l8th was the day of the big football game between DC and Englewood High. The stands were packed with fans, students and adults alike. None were let down as the Huskies won the battle with a score of 34 to I4. For the fifth time in a row DC won their own Homecoming Game, quite an ac- complishment. But the football team wasn't all that accomplished something. Seniors Preston Polson and Polly Lowenberg were crowned Homecoming King and Queen during half time. The last event of the week was the Homecoming Dance held the following day, Saturday. For sopho- mores it was the biggest dance of the year. Juniors and seniors still had Prom to look forward to but that was a long way off so Homecoming was still impor- tant. The dance was very successful, as always pro- viding fun and entertainment for all. After the smoke cleared and the temperature re- turned to normal, things were back to the way they were before the week started, very calm. Surprising- ly enough even the administrators and custodians lived through it all. All in all the week was one of the largest successes the Student Council could hope for. -David Baumgartner 034,60 4, We 6 Opening TOP: .Iunior Ty Kearns evades an attacker to score yet another six points for the Huskies during Homecoming '8 7. The Huskies spared no sweat, winning Homecoming Game for the fifth time in a row, ABOVE: DCHS students socialize at the Bonfire sponsored by the DC Ouarterback's Club.