Fort Atkinson High School - Tchogeerrah Yearbook (Fort Atkinson, WI)

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Below: Many couples enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere and moody music found at the Homecoming dance. Below left: First place honors for the character day go to the silent film triog Pat Schroeder, Ellen Zemel and Jean Sarnosky. Below right: ln preparation for the Homecoming hall decorating contest, Kathy Carpentier paints signs for the seniors floor. 20 - Homecoming ueen Jan Foelker

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1. ,rw A ws. ' ,.,,. . A I ni School year begins in 9 O heatg Koshkonon Alert group forms Another year of anticipation began at Fort high at 8:06 a.m. on August 29, 1973. Many faces shown puzzlement during those first few days of classes, especially the sophomores. The sweltering heat of 90 degrees kept attention spans at a minimum for the first week or two. The year started out in the public eye with the very controversial nuclear power plant. A Koshkonong Alert group formed in opposition to the plant. A series of hear- ings were scheduled in the large main room of the high school with many area television stations telecasting the interviews. A new schedule introduced at FHS this year had students participating in an eight period day, each period containing 52 min- utes in the day. Above left: Mrs. Price introduces the cheerleaders mock act of Sha-na-na at a pep rally. Above: Mr. Lepley and Mrs. Burrow distribute stu- dent handbooks during thc sophomore orientation. Left: Blackhawk band member Bob Brown plays the tuba diligently during the Fort Fest parade. Fall of '73 4 19

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Cheerleaders give Sha-ra-ra skit as Homecoming pep week activit Yesterday Once More was the theme for Homecoming at which senior Jan F oelker reigned over the event. Libertine Rock played for the dance with its nostal- gic theme. The class of '75 captured first place in the hall decorating contest. First prize at character day went to Pat Schroeder, Ellen Zemel, and ,lean Sarnosky as actors of the silent movies era. Dr. Cadaverino, .lim Kelly, claimed second place. On Thursday night of Homecoming week spirited stu- dents attended the bonfire. Seniors won first place in the yelling contest. Homecoming sparked excitement with the cheerleaders greased and ready for their Sha-ra-ra skit and leading the crowd with cheers at a pep assembly. The only disap- pointment to Homecoming was the loss to Sun Prairie 4-9-14 at the football game. Afterwards, students invaded the carnival at which were many booths, including an egg drop, a jail, and a live music booth. Above left: At the dance, crown bearer Sarah Vincent shyly approaches queen Jan Foelker during the pres- entation of the 1973 Homecoming royalty. Above: Students enjoy dripping egg yolks on staff member Kathy Cox for the yearbook camival booth. Left: All three squads of cheerleaders work together to bring Sha-ra-ra to FHS during one of the few pep assemblies boosting school spirit. Homecoming -- 21