George Mason High School - Mustang Yearbook (Falls Church, VA)

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Chico Hum, Jegon Fal- sini, Tim Welter, Jared Guckenberger, Jack Henderson, and Coach Meier huddle to discuss the next play. Homecoming was Certain- ly memorable as the boys’ varsity soccer team started off the morning by defeating the Eastern Mennonites, 1- 0. The excitement was prev- alent both in the game and on the sidelines as the Mus- tangs took an early lead. The goal was scored by junior Matt Kingsley, his third year playing for Mason. It was a tough game for the Mus- ta ngs but they battled it out with the Mennonites by playing smart offense and defense, therefore prevent- ing their opponents from scoring. “Confetti, only fifty cents a bag!’’ was heard through- out the stands on Homecom- ing as the crowd impatiently waited for the game against Manassas Park to begin. It was a bright and sunny day, perfect for a football game. As the Mustangs ap- proached the field, the crowd started to stir, the band began to play and the cheerleaders cheered. Although the Mustangs did not play as well as they expected, the feeling of Homecoming spirit was felt in the stands and on the field. ‘‘During the first half we just weren't in the game. It was the last big game for the seniors and by the sec- homecoming ever Tear Uh Apart ond half we really played with the spirit of Homecom- ing. It was great!’’ said Fred Cruz. The only points scored for the Mustangs were made by Kenny Salas from the goal line. As a re- sult of the missed two-point conversion, the final score was 6-13. It was not a total loss for the team, as the memories of the game and the excitement they felt playing their last game of the season would stay with them. At half-time parents and relatives gathered near the fence to take pictures and people in the stands sat and watched closely. Freshmen representatives Buddy Speir and Scarlet Wynns walked together down the stretch of track in front of the crowd. Sophomores Jerusha Bur- gess and Bob Anderson and junior representatives Char- lie Hunt and Alyssa VanDu- izend followed. Senior class finalists for the Homecoming King and Queen were: Dave Bud- dendeck and Lauren Meserve, Robert Elmore and Jenni Kreer, Joe Romer and Laura Schneider, Carl Rodriguez and Mary Cheek. The crowd quieted down as Principal Dr. George Thoms and Dr. Joan Tan- nenbaum prepared to pres- ent the 1988 Homecoming King and Queen. The enve lope opened the crow waited silently. “The 1988 Homecoming King anc Queen are Rober Elmore and Susan Lang!”

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Coach Meier tries to slop down the pie during the pie-eating contest. The big weekend of the year began at 7:00 p.m. Fri- day evening. One of the highlights of the evening was Pat Thomas’ victory de- clared by Mrs. Allbright af- ter he pigged out in the pie- eating contest. It was the greatest show of spirit; eve- ryone cheered on the teams as the players were intro- duced. The girls’ basketball team demonstrated one of their defensive slide drills. The football team started a new tradition in their.intro- duction. They formed two lines and when the seniors were introduced everyone in the gym stood. Once the players were all out on the floor they began their prac- tice chants. The pie-eating contest kept the enthusiasm of the crowd. The title was taken from last year’s champ, Rus- sell Rosin, by Pat Thomas representing the freshman class. Andrea Rausch repre- sented the junior class and did as good a job of stuffing her face into the pies as the boys did. Coach Meier gorged himself as his foot- ball players led him on with loud shouts from the “sidelines.” The whole place rocked as the cheerleaders went from grade to grade leading each class in the V-I-C-T-O- R-Y cheer used for the judg- ing of the spirit stick. The competition ended with the seniors just edging out the juniors. The spirit stick had been awarded to the seniors since the sixth grade. The pep rally came to an end with the blazing bonfire outside on the softball field. Some of the cheerleaders Kunnareath Tauch, supporting the Cultural Exchange Club, patiently waits to sell cupcakes at the Fair. homecoming and football players led the crowd in cheers to psyche everyone for the big game the next day. Unfortunately, the bonfire came to an early end. The football team had to be home early and many others had to wake up early the next day to help set up the Homecoming Fair or to attend the sports breakfast sponsored by the Boosters Club.

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Juniors: Charlie Hunt and Alyssa Van Duizend; Sopho- mores: Bob Anderson and Jerusha Burgess; Freshmen: Buddy Speir and Scarlet Wynns Homecoming King and Queen, Robert Elmore and Susan Lang, are presented with the traditional football, crown, and roses. Senior Candidates — Carl Rodriguez and Mary Cheek, Rob Elmore and Jenni Kreer, Jon Gannon and Susan Lang, David Buddendeck and Lauren Meserve,. Joe Romer ymnci Tina : ae Ind LQUrQ onider. homecoming