Woodrow Wilson High School - Crusader Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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Homecoming ’82 . . . Queen Finalist (L to R): Carla Blomquist, Shelley Gosney, Amy Boardman, Melissa Bauer, Margaret Jantz and Sandra Ault. Princess Finalists (L to R): Kara Shamblin. Joanie Pate, Mary Williamson, Shannon Muether, Debbie Young and Barbara Guenshe. Duchesi Finalists (L to R): Becki Alcantar, Carrie Wilson, Elaine Moreno, Lisa Brancato, and Laura Brancato. Countess Finalists (L to R): Janci Lowry. Laurie Harrington, Kelly Marks, and Susan Tallis. The queen was Rynelle Harrington, princess, Beverly Young, duchess. Maricella Munoz and countess. Laura Munoz. 22 Student Life The Court

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Our Spirit Keeps Getting Better (••e Elizardo enjoys eating his nachos and watching the cyline-Woodrow football game. During the 1981-82 football season, game days began for some Wildcats at 7:30 in the morning. Drill team, band, flag, and rifle members met outside to work on the night’s half-time performance. Sweethearts were eager for game mornings to find out who made Sweethearts of the Week.” Pep assemblies began at 9:20 when cheerleaders and students boosted morale and encouraged football players. Students wore spirit ribbons and were happy to have their classes cut short as a result of the assemblies. After school students went home to prepare for the game. Band members met at school at 5:45 for roll call and hopped on the buses (one for juniors and seniors and one for freshmen and sophomores) and headed for the game. Sweethearts and cheerleaders arrived at the games around 6:45. Buses were sometimes used but the girls usually drove their own cars or rode with friends. Students arrived at the games at about 7:30. Games began with the ROTC of either team presenting the flag and the singing of the National Anthem. Moving down the field leading cheers for all the fans, Varsity cheerleaders increased spirit among spectators and players. About ten minutes before the half-time performance, Sweethearts spent their time fixing make-up, stretching, and going over routines one last time. Band, flag, and rifle members warmed up and reviewed notes. Half-time was spent entertaining both teams. At the close of the game the Alma Mater was sung and students dashed off to the school parking lot to welcome the players home. Around 11:00 students could be seen at Pizza Inn eating a late night snack and also enjoying a chance to be with their friends. This year our out-of-town game was in Nacogdoches. Sweetheart members, cheerleaders, and the players rode on a bus while other students used their own cars for the three-hour drive. Football days and evenings were full of fun, spirit, and excitement. Wildcat fans Jacob Becker, Leslie Gill, and boyfriend James Baker enjoy the Bryan Adams game. Student Life 21

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A Night to Remember Dressed to kill. Susan Tallis and Tim Posey wait to have their keepsake picture taken. Once again to the students’ delight, Winfrey Point was chosen as the site of the annual Homecoming Dance, and once again it was a great success. The theme this year was “A Night to Remember” which was chosen by the Student Council Social Committee. Preparations for the big event started weeks in advance. Guys asked their favorite girls to the dance or vice versa. Lakewood florists were busily preparing corsages and boutonnieres of all colors. Mum corsages were in great demand since they were worn to the homecoming game and to school on Friday, as well as the dance the same night. Screams and shouts against Spruce echoed through the auditorium during the pep assembly on Thursday, October 14th as all anticipated the game against Spruce. With an almost packed stadium, fans watched sadly as the Wildcats lost 32-6. The big night, Friday, October 15th, finally arrived. The night’s events for most began with dinner for two at a nice restaurant. Administrators and teachers greeted each couple upon arrival to the dance since they were serving as hosts for the evening. Once there, couples had the opportunity to have pictures taken with their dates. Couples had a chance to talk with friends as they danced to their favorite music being played by a disc jockey from D.C. Sound. Queen Rynelle Harrington, Princess Beverly Young, Duchess Marcella Munoz and Countess Laura Munoz were announced as the members of the Homecoming Court later in the evening. This one special night filled with fun and excitement will always be remembered by those who attended. I can’t believe that Steve and Tim took us to McDonalds for din-neri” says Laurie Harrington to Kelly Marks at the Homecoming Dance. The Dance Student Life 23