River Forest High School - Ingot Yearbook (Hobart, IN)

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Homecoming 88: What a Night! A week of spirit and preparation ends with an everlasting night of celebration. Marc Buehler was awarded the honor of Mr. Football. Marc’s par- ents were given the football while he helped shut out the Bombers. Coach Leonard ' s men prepare for a night of endless excitment with a shutout score of 1 5-0. Homecoming has always been a special event at River Forest, and this year was no exception. With the football season off to a great start, everyone was excited by the time homecoming rolled around. Students showed their enthusiasm by dressing up during Spirit Week . The festivities started on Monday with punk day and continued throughout the week with 50 ' s 60 ' s day, college sweatshirt day, dress up day, and red and gold day. Later in the week, students decorated the halls and made class floats with the slogan Blast The Bombers . The Junior class won first place victories in both competitions. With this accomplishment, the juniors received many Spirit Points. A bonfire was held on the day before the BIG game. Mr. Tippett and the football co-captains Marc Buehler and Pete Otero gave pep talks about beating the bombers. The honorary title of homecoming king was initiated in 1988 as a counterpart to the traditional homcoming queen. These titles were awarded to Julio Concepcion and Tina Alfaro. For his steadfast effort and accomplish- ments, Marc Buehler was chosen by his teammates to become Mr. Football. The game with a 15-0 score gave never ending excitement from beginning to end. Marc Buehler scored two touchdowns during the game, one of which was an eleven yard pass from quarterback Jeff Muha. Pete Otero had seven solo tackles and three assists. Coach Leonard said he was very pleased with the teams success in the homecoming shutout game. HOMECOMING

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Right: After knowing the accomplishments he and his teammates had made in the homecoming game against the Rensselaer Bombers, linebacker Pete Otero walks off the field ready for yet more action. Led by the spirited cheerleaders, the rooting crowd consisted of the inspira- tional parents, eager students, hopeful teachers, and wishful friends. They were the biggest backup for the team at homecoming. Because of her ambition and accomplishments in high school, the senior class elect- ed Tina Alfaro, homecom- Julio Concepcion was named as the Homecoming King. A new tradition added to the homecom- ing night festivities. Coach Dennis Leonard patiently wa tches his team play from the si- delines.

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Red blot Ingot Cetebndtl bloMecoMing Lower Left: The 1989 Miss Ingot Spirit court was: Mary Christakis, Lower Right: During a Homecoming timeout, head coach John Dawn House, Lisa Mendez, Tami Palmer, Tina Alfaro and Lois McDaniel gives a few helpful hints to the awesome Ingot basket- Sikora with their escorts. ball team on how to play against the Marquette Blazers. Homecoming was a night to remem- ber! Although victory was not achieved, a superb time was had by all. The Ingot basketball team had a terrific game, until the last two seconds. The score was tied 69 all. A foul was committed, and the Blazers were given two free shots. The game was over. They had won 71-69. Even though we were not victorious, spirits were running high with Tami Palmer and Julius Ciseneros taking Miss Mr. Ingot Spirit honors while Stacey Tenorio and Terry Wilcox took Ms. Mr. Basketball. All were humbled as each of their names was called. Stacey Tenorio recalled How unbelievable it was to hear her name announced, and how it felt when she knew she had all of her team- mates respect. Terry Wilcox was excep- tionally proud, because last year his leg was broken and his career could have possibly been over. Tami Palmer was ex- cited as she thanked her family for their influence, and Juice Ciseneros was truly shocked that his class would honor him.