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

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Marchers provide halftime entertainment In line for an upending, Ron Drassal, f32l, attempts a side step to avoid a Murraygridman. Successfulin his attempt, Ron gained another ten yards for a first down before being tackled from be- hind by a Pilot guard. 2 Marchers reactions vary at the outcome of Steve Sullivan's tackle as they wait to perform at halftime. Some l6O helium filled balloons with return tags attached, were released atthe end of their performance. 23 WTS

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Band, Flagtwirlers, A breeze in the warm sunny afternoon of October lO carried the applause and music during halftime when the Marching Unit, Maiorettes, Band and Flagtwirlers entertained the football fans. Central Stadium became the site of Johnson's i968 Homecoming game. As they ran onto the field, team members smashed through a giant paper button made from two hula hoops and bearing the slogan, Touch- down the Pilots. Excitement filled the crowd as the Governor gridmen outplayed and outscoredtheMurray Pilots 32 - O. Stripe, polka dot, and plaid combinations were some ofthesights in the hallsOctober l l,for the third annual Clash Day event of Homecoming. Enthusiasm ran high as students vied for the honor of being dressed the craziest, Climaxing the four days of festivities was a semi- formal dance held in the gym from 8:00 to H100 p.m. on Saturday, October l2. The Dynamics, a top soul band, provided the beat and the students provided the steps. Midway through the evening, a royaldance was led by Queen Karen and King Steve, followed by the remaining twenty-two candidates. Inspiring excitement at the Homecoming football game are iunior cheerleaders Ginger Hackl and Joan Linder. Since the seniors participated in the candidate parade, theiuniormemberscheered together during halftime. Chauffeured by Don Hunt, Homecoming queen candidates, Becky Stepan, Sandy Parizino, Sally Anderson, and Gail Peterson parade around the football field at halftime. Midway Dodge dealers provided i969 convertibles for the occasion. Performing hand over hand maneuvers is nothing new to iunior l.ynnette Johnson who performs with seven other flagtwirlers. Along with the maiorettes they twirled to Goodie Goodie and Green Peppers. 22

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H Above: Enthusiasm, happiness, confetti, and cheering areali part ot The Homecoming game against the Murray Pilots. Juniors Diane Kodluboy and Joan Nelson cheer the Team on as The grid- men gain yardage in The first quarter of play. t Below: Dark suits and ruftledvelvetandcrepe dresses were pop- ' utar attire atthe semi-format Saturday night Homecoming Dance. Senior Don Harvieux and date Connie Ciesiak from North St. T Paul keep the beat in a line dance. 1 T Homecoming dance with the Dynamics T 2 4