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

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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

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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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(Above) In an effort to provide evening enter- tainment, many clubs sponsored dances after basketball games. Music popular form of relaxation For most students 2:35 signaled the end of another tiring day at school. Kids gathered up their books, fought their way to the door, and then re- membered it was Friday! Anxious for their weekend to begin, weary students had much to look forward to. Many went to movies such as Poseidon Adventure, Deliver- ance, Sounder, and The Lady Sings the Blues, or to the midnight movies, which proved an alternative to buzzing around town. Rock groups such as Alice Cooper, Santana, Chicago, R.E.O. Speed- wagon, and Seals and Crofts appeared at the Coliseum, The Lan- tern, and The Embassy, where kids could dance or just sit back and listen to the music. Although students were usually look- ing for an exciting little hideaway, they always seemed to end up at McDonald ' s under the supervision of the friendly weekend police officer. |v- Nl N -.- ' t . y 16 — After hours