Hammond High School - Dunes Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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Homecoming Court members Faye Kallas, Crystal Wallace, and Donna King exit the foot- ball field with their escorts on the big night. HOMECOMING ’83 Bzzt! The lights went on around the football field. As the ticket booths and refreshment stand got ready for business, the Oilers came to the field and both teams started warming up for the game. When the crowd started piling into the stands, Homecoming ' 83 was officially under way. HHS was to play the Whiting Oilers for the 1983 Homecoming game. Under the direction of Coach Zasada, the ' Cats scored a re- sounding victory over Whiting. Earlier in the week, elections were held for the 1983 Mr. Football. The winner for this year was Nick Anderson. We had many alumni come back to Hammond High for the game. Not only did they root on their old team, but they also did some reminiscing with the underclassmen friends they left behind. The Halftime activities were kicked off with the HHS Marching Band ' s rendition of Mr. Touchdown. The spotlight was then focused on the Pom-Kats, who did a routine to Shalamar ' s Dead Giveaway. Finally, the moment that everyone was waiting for - the Coronation of the Homecoming Court had come. The ordeal had started much earlier for the candidates; they had to be ready by seven-thirty, and were put in the Faculty Lounge until the big event . . The procession of candidates and escorts marched onto the football field while the Police ' s Every Breath You Take played in the background. There were also members of the Marine Corps marching onto the field to participate in the ceremony. Up in the booth. Association President Kristen Hill an- nounced the earth-shattering results: Freshman Princess: Shannon Long Sophomore Princess: Phoebe Glenn junior Princess: Judy Wells When the time came to announce the two Senior runner-ups for Homecoming Queen, suspense was building as Kristen asked, Do you really want to know? A loud Yes! was heard in the crowd, and we were told the results: Second Runner-up: Tami Moore First Runner-up: Nicole Wess Homecoming Queen: Cyndi Newton As the names were read, bouquets of roses were given to the winners. Congratulations to the winners were given, and the atmosphere was filled with emotion. After the game ended, many peo- ple went to the Association- sponsored Homecoming Dance in the gymnasium. A highlight of the evening was when H.H.S. ' s former principal, Doc Feuerbach, danced with Miss Ennis, our present principal. The day finally drew to a close. Everyone went home to remember one of the most hectic and exciting nights of the semester. 16 Student Life Homecoming Night

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During the Homecoming Parade, Centennial Celebration Committee members Kathy Aubruner and Tom Cunningham sing Happy Birthday to Hammond High while riding in a horse drawn carriage. Pom-Kats Ann Marzocchi, Mia Ginn, Erin Beck and Tricia Sperry try to prove that they can be like the Rockettes — even while on a moving vehicle. Nicole Wess struts her stuff while being presented at the Homecoming Fashion Show. Mia Ginn, |im Kitchell, and Amanda Brown display the styles of their great grandchildren. 15

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Ira Smith takes off with the ball as a Wildcat tackle effectively does his job. lunior Quarterback Pat Waldron takes a break before hitting the field again to battle the Oilers. Shannon Long gratefully accepts flowers from an invisible Marine after being announced Freshman Princess. Whiting Who? asks Senior |oe Orsini after the final touchdown is scored at the Homecoming Game. Student Life Homecoming Night 17