Marcos De Niza High School - Libro de Oro Yearbook (Tempe, AZ)

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Our school is a pretty good place and I hate leaving, senior J. G. Koehnemann said about gradua- tion. Marcos is a place to go to help me grow through people. Although saddened by leaving, J. G. is able to reflect upon a memora- ble event: homecoming. l-le was elected 1978-79 king by the student body and expressed his excitement by saying it felt great Overall, it was a good night. Involvement in various activities also highlighted J. Gfs years in high school. He participated in bas- ketball and football and was a mem- ber of the Letter Club. Following graduation, J. G. intends to go into business with my dad and be suc- cessful throughout life. Homecoming nominees-21

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The 78-79 Homecoming was similar to every other in some respects, but varied in many others. For example, the event contained the usual election of homecoming royalty. However, nominees found themselves facing inclement weather. Another typical situation was the controversy surrounding the building of homecoming floats. Supports claimed the affair was a tradition and a good way to get the students involved in the festivities. The opposite said the project was a waste of time and money. Floats were allowed to continue, but not without mishaps. The Junior flat bed was burned and the sophomores claimed their entry destroyed by rain. Student Council created an original theme by selecting Just the Way You Are and allowing the classes to indi- vidually choose themes for their floats and the seniors won the contest with a float called Reflections , Two activities were deleted from the festivities. The traditional spirit week was eliminated and no club sponsored the spirit chains. 1. Homecoming nominees: Steve Colgate, Bridget Berry, Floger Rich, Kimm Fagan, Jack Nolan, Karen Gustafson, Steve Ockerman, Cindy Coe. Not pictured: J. G. Koehnemann and Bonnie Barnes. 2. Kimm Fagan reigned as the homecoming queen and Tempe Junior Miss for 1978-79. 3. Nominees Karen Gustafson and Jack Nolan anticipate the big night. 4. Bridget Berry and J. G. Koehnemann exchange flowers during the homecoming assembly. 20-Homecoming nominees Koehnemann, Fagan reign 3 A ,X , i fiitjliyi.. l . 'Six ..,,

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You feel like a real fool being a nominee with everyone staring and Mom waving. The field was soggy and hard to walk in heels that were always sinking in the ground, said Cindy Coe, about the homecoming activities. One homecoming activity didn't turn out as well as it was planned. Vlhth bad weather Spirit Night lacked the bon-fire, but students still paraded down Lakeshore Drive. The homecoming dance, which featured Tobias, was after the game in the gym, from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. The decorations were a large painted mural, with crepe paper designs and plants. Everything was decorated to go with the theme Just the Way You Are. 1. Junior escorts await the announcing of the homecoming king and queen. 2. The home- coming dance proved to be an enjoyable way to end the week of events. 3. Dewey Hopper from KTAR-channel 12 was an added attrac- tion as this year's announcer. 4. Float building proved to be a tradition again as busy people worked on their entry. 5. The Padre gets involved in homecoming activities, too. 22-Homecoming activities Homecoming big event r 7