Wayne High School - Sentry Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Tradition imparted as first homecoming honors class of ' 72 (Right) Providing a variety of music, Mystery Ship was enjoyed by students and returning grads at the homecoming dance. (Below) During halftime of the Wayne-Herit- age football game, balloons were released over the field as the queen was named. 14 — Homecoming

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Trying for freedom students enjoy park, form strong ideas Throughout the years, many studen ts have gone to church diligently, but seemingly only to please their par- ents or because they had to. How- ever, now it seems a great number of students turned to the church and to God to help them explain life and to solve their problems. Crosses, One Way with Jesus buttons, and Bibles appeared with many Wayne students. As the weather became warmer, stu- dents looked forward to visiting friends, playing football, flying kites, and just relaxing at Foster Park. Being outside in the warm air seemed to stimulate an awareness of how precious life really is and how important a Divine Power can be to ones ' life. (Above) Using the tennis facilities at Foster Park, two girls find fun mixed with frustration due to a lack of skill. (Left) Churches are beginning to fill up as peo- ple are becoming more interested in the spirit- ual side of life. Religious beliefs — 13

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Crowning the football season with an exciting 28 to 22 victory over Heritage, the Generals also crowned their first Homecoming Queen, Sherry Dahm, on October 20. Sherry ' s court consisted of seniors Joni Hutchins, Sue Nichols and Mary Ann Meyer. Junior attendants were Julie Groves, Audie Winesburg and LaVon Boyd with sophs Kimm Kruse, Ann Boyle and Ann Barnes. All girls were given mum corsages by the Lettermen, who also were responsible for the red roses which were presented by their president Bob Kimmel. Sherry was crowned by Greg Weaver, Student Council President. Being the first, this was a very special homecoming for everyone, and the exhibition of spirit during the (Below right) Involved in the homecoming fes- tivities, senior Sherry Dahm finds time to model her crown and her mum corsage. (Below) Keeping pace with the music, senior Jim Kunberger and returning graduate Elaine Ray enjoy the homecoming dance. preceding week was one that united the Generals, making the atmosphere full of excitement, confusion and anticipation. For a smaller number of students, the preparations and waiting was a new and happy feeling. For the girls on the court, the happiness and pride that were connec- ted with this honor were truly an un- forgettable part of their lives. Those preparing the backdrop for the queen and her court worked es- pecially hard at erecting a plat- form with an aluminum foil backing supporting WHS in red letters with poles of streamers on each side. At the announcement of the queen. Sherry Dahm, helium filled balloons soared up over the field. The group Mystery Ship supplied the music for the dance sponsored by the Y-Teens Club. The theme, Gone but not Forgotten, honoring the class of 1972, was evident in the elabor- ately decorated Commons, as the area sported streamers of red and blue. Homecoming — 15