Williams High School - Tusayan Yearbook (Williams, AZ)

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Undefeated Vikes Ravage Cowboys Student council, working as a team, organized Homecoming’s week-long celebration. Using the “Now and Then” theme, the classes had two hours on Monday night to decorate their assigned hallways. Float-building started the week before and continued throughout Homecoming, culminating in a parade through downtown Williams. The bonfire was held on Thursday night. A spirited crowd wes led in cheers by the cheerleaders and Mr. Doug Lee. The grand finale was the victorious Viking football game. Stopped 29-0, the Camp Verde Cowboys could do nothing against the fired-up Vikes. Halftime featured the WHS Marching Band directed by Ms. Faun Nichols-Brown. Royalty was announced and the presentation of flowers to the oldest present alumna Mrs. Vera Black, followed. Steve Schulte accepted the Homecoming trophy for the senior class who emerged with 28.5 points from class competitions. The junior, sophomore, and freshman classes trailed behind with 26, 20, and 13.5 points each. Homecoming ’82 was viewed by Joe I. Spyke as the most spirited in years. A Capturing first place, the senior class float, Circus of the Years, was acclaimed excellent by many spectators. Clowns Betsy Pickens and Jeanette Apodaca spun the merry-go-round while Jim Winchester ai d Mike McDowell cycled behind. Photo courtcay of Jeanette Apodaca ► John Lewandowski and Kevin Upham posed as disabled twins John’s neck brace protected an earlier football injury. A The cheer squad urges the crowd to sup A port the team in one of their most impor tant conference games. A record crowd of over 850 people attended the first Homecoming game under the lights Photo courteay of Bob DcLandcr A The senior class’ first place hallway por traying hangouts now and then tied with the juniors’ hallway decorated along the theme. Once a Viking, Always a Viking. 12 Student Life Homecoming

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Alumni Lured Back “Now and Then,” behind the scenes . . . Homecoming created new characters and recreated old memories. As students participated in the dress-up days, alumni were digging through trunks to find old letter sweaters, band uniforms and obsolete football gear. Some of these were worn by alumni on the juniors float. Dress-up days offered the school characters a chance to become, on Monday, a tourist, on Tuesday, a twin, and on Wednesday, a mourner for the Camp Verde Cowboys. Many assorted characters roamed the halls on Thursday and Friday was Spirit Day — when orange and black reigned supreme. The honored royalty, representing each class, were chosen through student body elections. The underclass nobility and King and Queen candidates were announced early in the week. The half-time activities at the evening football game included the marching band, the cheerleaders’ routine and the announcement of top point winner in Homecoming competitions. The Homecoming King and Queen, Joey Martinez and Debbie Riemer, were crowned at the post-game party, and then danced with their attendants. Thad Hansen 'Prays' for a senior win. Mrs. Debbie Brown and Mr. Dan Ayub get into the spirit of the homecoming week by dressing as their favorite characters. ▼ Asked “Was being picked King important to you? the response from Joey Martinez was, Yes, I think it was an accomplishment anyone would like, but most of all it meant a lot to my parents.” Nervousness was not apparent among the royalty, but when asked what was the most amusing event of the week. Queen Debbie Riemer replied, Singing ‘Oh Williams High School' over and over with Tammie to try and calm our nerves. spotlight Dedicatee Honored with Signed Game Bail John Lewandowski was presented the game ball by the Vikings after they had beaten Camp Verde 29 to 0. John had been injured the week before in the Joseph City game. “Duck,” as his teammates affectionately call him, had been the only Viking to miss a game this year to date because of an injury. John never missed a practice despite his injury. He remained an inspiration to the rest of the players. John has lettered in football three years and has earned his black helmet by being an accomplished weight lifter. Because of the injury to his neck, we now refer to our neck exercises in the weight room as DOWSKIS. Coach Richard Hoyt Student Life Homecoming 11

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◄ The undefeated Viking football team gathers for a pre-game yell. The Vikings overwhelmed the Camp Verde Cowboys 29-0. ▼ The pre-game show was highlighted by the band and cheerleaders’ formation of the word “Vikes” while performing the Fight Song. Pictured are Lisa Baertlein, Joe Huston, and Kris Kallberg. A Debbie Riemer and Joey Martinez were pronounced Homecoming Queen and King during half-time activities. They received their crowns at the dance. A Tourists Susan Kahon, Vicki Hansen, Nicky DeLander. Sean Sullivan, and Liz Shroyer attempt to find their way through WHS halls. ◄ Jon White. Regina Passalacqua. and Desi Reed appeared “Under the Rainbow” as the freshman class float captured second place in the Homecoming Parade. The consensus was that the parade was the best in years. Photo courtesy of Bob DeLander Student Life Homecoming 13