John A Johnson High School - Maroon Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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Kathy Pelfier Greg Anderson Queen Mary Galvin and King Mike Crupi

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More Homecoming . . Top right: Bill Stiern escorts HonoraryPrincess Tete Targino, exchange student from Brazil, to the royal stage. Top left: Trumpets blare as Nancy Fisher, .toe Plumbo, Barb Wiess and Gary Haider watch Ron Rentz, Gary Schultz, and Bill Stafford begin the homecoming assembly with a lan lare. Bottom: Letty Orlando and a group ol gregarious sophomores scream with ioy as the Governors score in the linal minutes of the game to tie the score l3 to l3. Sharon Schmidt Greg Hughes Linda Sirelr Nan Sherrard Bob Clausen Jerry Currey Fog surrounded the new brick building at 1349 Arcade. Never- theless on the inside, laces were bright with the excitement and anticipation of the crowning ol the new king and queen who would reign overthe l 963 Home- coming activities. The Madrigals rang out with royal selections as the coronation as- sembly began. Amid the splen- dor and pageantry 24 nervous couples awaited the royal select- ion. A hush tell as Marlene Fish, T962 Queen paused, gave Cl wink and stopped in lront ol Mike Crupi. A second hush fell, and with a sigh and a tear, Mary Galvin took the extended arm, and the newly choosen king and queen ascended to their thrones. Johnsonites gathered at various homes that evening to create colorlul and spirit raising sweat- shirts. Lynn Boogren remembers her party was turned intoa Hoot- enanny when the lolksinging team of Merril and Musall ioined the gang. The Homecoming slogan Min- utemen Your Time is Up was eagerly displayed on signs and sweatshirts the next day. Fog remained the eve ofthe big game, but eastsiders gathered at Central Stadium to seethe Grand Army ol Phalen Creek battle the Central Minutemen to a l3 to l3 tie. Following the game, students, taculty and alumni returned to school for the annual Home- coming dance. The notes ot Ted Guzman and his band provided the music for the first Homecom- ing dance in the new school. Nancy Snyder Phil Keller M

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, Students Participated in a Variety of Homecoming Activities . . 'aw 'li: .ff--s. 2 . Wh to I. 2. 3. 4. John Musall and Dave Merrill lead a group of tollcsinging enthusiasts at a Homecoming openhouse. Johnson students and alumni twist to the music of Ted Guzman at the Homecoming dance. An enthusiastic crowd watch the Johnson-Central football game at Central Stadium. Queen Mary and Tete wave from the Royal convertible during halt time at the Homecoming game. 5, Betty Orlando, Linda Sirelr and Claudia Bishop make last minute adjustments before the royal coronation. 6. A surprised King,Milce Crupi is selected by 1962 Queen Marlene Fish. 7. Crown Bearers Bobby Sander and Gwen johnson add sparkle to the coronation. 8. Queen Mary poses beside the paper replique ol the Home- coming button.