Park Falls High School - Torch Yearbook (Park Falls, WI)

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HOMECOMING '76 The activities of the 1976 Homecoming started on Thursday when the student body wore a variety of different-looking hats. That night the students of LHS weaved their way through the downtown area. The destination was the athletic field where the members of the junior class built the bon fire, which was to be burned to the ground. When the spirit of the students grew to its maximum watching the Hurley foot- ball player crumble into the flames of the fire, they started the battle of the classes, which the junior class won. The following day a good portion of the students wore clothing consisting of red and white. With the hard play- ing of the football team and the grand spirit of the crowd, no wonder the Cards defeated the Hurley Midgets. The seniors and quite a few under- classmen decorated the gym for Saturday night. They had rainbow walls consisting of blues, greens, and The Park Falls Band again displays their expert talents at half-time by providing purples, and a simple decoration on entertainment and contributing to the Homecoming spirit, each table. The coronation started at 10:30 when freshman attendants David Post and Debbie Hilgart lead the procession. They were followed by sophomores Curtis Sheldon and Mary Radlinger, the junior atten- dants David Hilgart and Ann Balzar, and seniors Mike Larson and Chris Palecek. Following the senior atten- dants came King David Liebelt and Queen Laurie Hilgart. Brett Swen- son and Heather Swanson, the crown bearers, completed the procession. After the crowning, the king and queen and the other court members had the floor to themselves, while they danced to the music by Burst” from Ladysmith. Attendants lead the dancing. This photo tells the story. 8

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Music was provided by Hazard. MISTY MOONLIGHT The fairly new festivity, Winter Carnival, which is sponsored by the student council, was held on January 29 of this year. The students that were interested in running for king and queen signed up and had their pictures taken to be dis- played in the front lobby. The student body then took over and voted on the couple of their choice. The results were Dale Rude as king and Debbie Wagner as queen. Primary court was Mark Symonik and Shari Martin. Secondary court was Mike Larson and Cheryl Mrotek. Crown bearers for the dance were Bobby Jirschele and Nola Koshak. The theme of winter carnival this year was Misty Moonlight. Everyone was reported to have had a wonderful time, with the entertainment by Hazard.” Queen and King for Misty Moonlight were Debbie Wagner and Dale Rude. Primary court was Shari Martin and Mark Symonik. and secondary court was Cheryl Mrotek and Mike Larson. The court has their dance. 7

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 Bill Abel poses for the camera in his costume for the snake dance. Julie Jehn helped to lead the cheers at the bon fire. The soaring flames of the bon fire got the Homecoming festivities underway. Crowds of enthusiastic students took part in the cheers. The band played an important part with its music. Mike Larson and Dolly Palacek were the senior attendants. 9