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

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. ,,,.,. . ,,,,,,g Q ' ti .. FXS? 'aw' L 1 Q fx l . Q 1 ,Q K. ,. Gabriel, Beyer chosen royalty Spotlights danced about the gym, the crowd of 1800 was animated and expectant, Sam Marks and the Stage Band entertained with several lively tunes that set the stage for the annual Homecoming Coronation on Wednesday, October 24. The occasion was the choosing of the King and Queen from among twenty hopefuls nominated by the Senior Class. Jeff Gabriel and Cathy Beyer were accorded the honors after a suspense-filled choosing at process during period two. . 5 Special entertainment was offered by the Marching Unit who danced to their disco routine of Thank God lt's Friday. Our three AFS students were introduced and Dr. David Frye, newly-appointed Johnson Principal, had the pleasant task I -.qv W, , K ,.,, Q it i 7 A tv - -415, K of welcoming four Payne-Arcade- White Bear Avenue princesses and queens to the assembled crowd. is Above: Refreshments after the Coronation Assembly in the library are en- joyed by flagtwirlers, Linda Aim and Roxie Green, cheerleader, Debbie Boyles and crown-bearer, Paul Boyles. Above Center Left: Dancing to the rhythms of Hot Pursuit at the Homecoming Dance in the school cafeteria on Friday, October 26 are candidate, Rick Dyer and his date, Judy Griffith from Hill-Murray. Above: Halftime convertible ride at Harding is enjoyed by Debbie Ranum, Michelle Haag, Darla Bachmeier, Kelly Lange, Gina Ricci, Cathy Beyer, Candy Steenberg, Dina Morelli, Karen Falzone and Sue Miner. Above Center Right: Beat Hill-Murray with Great and Mighty Fury was the Homecoming slogan that inspired competition during the festive week. Penny Grell inspects the sophomores wagon display in the hall. Homecoming - 27

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Right: Animated, enthusiastic cheerleaders at halftime are Becky Bauman and Nancy Fitzsimons, kneeling, and Fran Cocchiarella, Chris Ruiz, Kim Lahr, Laurie Spiel, Sue Miner and Dina Morelli, standing. Below: Homecoming royalty, Lady-in-Waiting, Gina Ricci, Prime Minister, Ben Strubg Queen, Cathy Beyerg and King, Jeff Gabriel relax following the Coronation ceremony in the school gym. 1 ,t it-,1-my Q-sn...fmb,l,wM.ws

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Activities, contests mark Homecoming week The gala Homecoming week this year featured a host of wild and crazy contests and activities. There was a dress-up day, hall decorating contest, pie-eating and egg tossing contest, tricycle race and tug-o-war match that drew many enthusiastic participants. The copper race saw class competition to see who could collect the most pennies. Proceeds went to United Way, Muscular Dystrophy and the sophomore treasury. The week also saw the dedication of the school emblem as part of the Homecoming-School Pride Week. The 1 Student Council was in charge of the week's fun activities. 4. Above Center: Getting acquainted with new Johnson Principal, Dr. David Frye are Denise Espinoza, Jeff Wells, Lisa Kottmer, LeSha Ftoundy and Brent Meidlinger at the post-Coronation reception. 28 - Homecoming Above: HOMECOMING CANDIDATES, First Row: Tom Lydon, Bob Fullerton, Dan Duffey, Paul Boyles, Bon Anderson, Mark Ftaiola, John May, Mike Kipka. Second Row: Sue Miner, Rick Dyer, Karen Falzone, Michelle Haag, Lady-in-Waiting, Gina Ricci, Prime Minister, Ben Strub, Queen, Cathy Beyer, King, Jeff Gabriel, Debbie Flanum, Candy Steen- berg, Kelly Lange, Darla Bachmeier, Dina Mcrelli.