Marshall High School - Dial Yearbook (Marshall, MI)

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REIGNING SENIORS. Entering the Biggs’ residence are seniors Sara Reichert and Shawn Hills at- tendant and escort; Jennifer La- Bonte and John Pratt. King and Queen. —Craft Studio ELEGANCE. Selected as atten- dant and escort for the junior class. Christina Pratt and Chris Lindsey pause for a moment while standing on the Biggs back porch. —Craft Studio TRUE ROYALTY. Poised in ENJOYMENT. Enjoying the front of the gazebo are the King view of the Biggs’ garden is and Queen of Homecoming freshman attendant Lori Ab- 1987. John Pratt and Jennifer bott and her escort Scott LaBonte. —Craft Studio Pratt. —Craft Studios Homecoming Court 11

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ROYALTY. Perched upon the steps of the Biggs' home is the 1987 Homecoming Court. Lori Abbott and Scott Pratt, freshmen: lanell Smith and Chris Geringer. sopho- mores: Christina Pratt and Chris Lindsey, juniors: Sara Reichert and Shawn Hills, seniors: and lennifer LaBonte and John Pratt, Queen and King. —Craft Studio POISED NICELY is lanell Smith, sophomore attendant, along with her escort. Chris Geringer. —Craft Studio Once again ing had arrived and the first thought on everyone's mind was the election of the Homecoming Court. Voting took place in homerooms and a few days later at a short assembly, the winners were an- nounced. “When they called my name I thought, ‘you’ve got to be kidding. Me, elected by my class?’ I was truly honored, stated sophomore escort Chris Geringer. OYALTY elected to reign for Homecoming Homecom- Chosen as King fOT Senior attendant Sara and Scott.” ing Homecoming 1987, senior John Pratt added, “1 couldn’t believe it. When it finally registered that I won, my legs froze and 1 couldn't move. What a day!” Before the game began, the selected court paraded down the track in conver- tibles. Over the loudspeak- er you could hear each person's school activities and hobbies being an- nounced. Reichert commented, “Be- ing in a sharp-looking car made me feel as though I was Cinderella in the ele- gant carriage and sitting in front of the crowd, watch- ing the game, knowing that my peers chose me was the greatest feeling of all.” Junior attendant Chris- tina Pratt added, “Home- coming was very special because I got to share it with my two brothers John Selected as Queen for Homecoming was Jennifer LaBonte. She commented, “I felt extremely proud to be chosen to represent MHS. It was a true honor and I’ll always be thankful for the opportunity.” After the victorious game against Coldwater. the student body looked forward to Saturday night’s Homecoming dance. 10 Homecoming Court

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Excitement grew as peo- ! pie watched their class- I mates participate in both the Thursday night and Fri- day events. “All classes worked hard in makine signs and showing school spirit,” stated junior Mindi Allen. Thursday began with competitions such as the hula hoop contest, football pass, and innertube race. “The innertube race was fun. but I almost fell on my face running around the track,” laughed sophomore Leslie Bonnell. The night ended with the traditional bonfire. ‘‘I couldn’t believe we won the class cheer for the first time ever,” stated junior Benet Walsh. Friday afternoon, stu- dents piled into the gym waving signs and scream- ing chants. Many students were dressed in red or black and wearing war- paint. Some events on Friday were the tug-a-war. Big Mac eating contest, and jel- ly bean toss. “I liked the A QUICK STEP. Dashing to win DRINKING WITH EASE. Guz- the innertube race, seniors Andy Portinga and Joan Lib- brecht step into the winning finish. These runners were cheered on by most of their class. —T. Wakenight zling the bottle of Mountain Dew came easy to sophomore Vince Bedwell. This Home- coming event was fun because I’m always drinking a Mountain Dew. says Vince. —M. Hoeltzel tug-a-war because wre beat the seniors,” commented sophomore Tony Weberl- ing. Even though the compe- tition was tough, the se- niors took first place. “I think the most exciting thing about homecoming was winning the lawn dis- f)lay,” explained senior Kel- y O’Dowd. The assembly ended when Mr. Rich Hulkow in- troduced the members of the team. Suddenly the crowds started to forget about the competition between each other and just yelled for the team, stated junior Kevin Giannunzio. Homecoming turned out to be very successful. “It was a fun time when all fans competed, but showed their spirit,” commented freshman Lisa Bochenek. DIG IN. As classmates yell. John Stevenson chows down on Big Macs. He was the freshman eater for the as- sembly. — T. Wakenight 12 Homecoming Assembly