Lindbergh High School - Spirit Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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5131 lnllknlulilll ii FRQIXJ RIVHLRY TG Itilbllb., Homecoming Victory Celebrated At Spirit Dance Dim lights, a delicate red rose surrounded by silhou- ettes on the wall, and the band playing the theme song, We've Only Just Begun created the senti- mental atmosphere that engulfed couples entering the Commons for the 1978 Homecoming Dance The October 21st cool evening breeze drifted through the filled room as dancers crowded the floor. Jay Barry, providing all sorts of music from rock to disco, motivated couples on the dance floor while others enjoyed refreshments prepared by Pep Club members. Finally, all dancers, taking a break. entered the gym to watch the coronation. Greg Spence and Jill Schanzle introduced court members. The ceremony culminated as the retiring queen and king crowned 1978 rovaltv, Lori Walter and Kirk Syberg. 1. The 1978 Homecoming Dance attracts over 850 be-:lc e 'i the Commons. 2. Taking time out from their dancing. couples await IFE rio coming coronation. 3. Jay Barry provides a romantic slow song aswell as disc: 'W for dancing. 4. Mark Mertens, dancing with Belinda Thurman is c ne alumnea returning for the dance, 5.-6. The 1978 Homecoming Court is introduced by Greg ct- be and Jill Schanzle. .6.aA:,,-.,-, - - '-'v -A,-rv,-LN ' 'V 'l 2 ll

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FI VIICIYEY IVIQLIDI. FII I flllt Bonfire Brightens Homecoming Victory The orange flame drew crowds to the north end of the football field. Lighting the bonfire, Lindbergh's first after many years, began the 1979 homecoming festivities on Fri- day night, October 20. Spirits rose as a Parkway West football player was burned in effigy, Coach Mach introduced the 1979 football team, the pom-pon girls performed to the pep band's accompaniment, and the cheerleaders led the crowd in cheers. Saturday afternoon, October 21, en- thusiastic Flyer fans sang M-l-C-K-E- Y M-O-U-S-E while pom-pon girls dis- guised as Disney characters danced and balloons floated out of a birth- day cake honoring Mickey Mouse's fiftieth birthday. Lindbergh celebrat- ed the anniversary with a thirteen float parade and a 17-7 victory over a previously undefeated Longhorn team. 1. LHS students hope the 1979 Bonfire re-establishes a once-forgotten homecoming tradition. 2. The Lindbergh defense fights for a 17-7 victory over Parkway West. 3. Pom-pon girls attired in ears and Disney character costumes perform white glove routines to the Mickey Mouse anthem played by the Symphonic Band. 4, The Girls' Tennis Team captures first place honors in the float contest. 5. Float preparation means early Saturday morn- ing work for Student Council members. 6. The half-time show includes introducing 1978 homecoming candidates escorted by varsity lettermen, .A-LA L 12

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1- .continued 1978 Spirit Royalty Crowned At Homecoming Coronation Kelly Womack and Ron Portell Nancy Parisotto and Steve Breihan S4 Queen Lori Walter and King Kirk Syberg Crowning the 1978 Spirit Queen and I 1 ' King, Lori Walter and Kirk Syberg, highlighted the homecoming dance. Coronation hosts, Jill Schanzle and Greg Spence first presented the at- tendants and nobles: Katie Kuelker, Chele Erps, Kathy Moeller, Lisa Proctor, Barb Passiglia, Kirk Scott, Jeff Squires, Scott Becker, Barry Boniface, and Todd Blackford. After introducing the maids and knights, the new queen and king were an- nounced and crowned by retiring royalty, Lynn Palecek and Steve Mo- sier. Becky Simpson and Greg Parrot Karen Prichard and Craig Hooper 14 Il