Abraham Lincoln High School - Railsplitter Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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Spirit, pride, smoke break Homecoming traditions During Homecoming week October 1 5-20, a week that has traditionally been dedicated to Lincoln alumni, school spirit reached a peak. The weekly events began when Jennifer Adams, Laurie Anderson, Cory Cady, Maryfran Fazio, Jill Niffenegger, Eric Abbott, Jeff Donahoo, Jeff Fronk, Sandy Hoff, and John Izzolena were announced as the Homecoming Court. Enthusiasm was displayed with a 50 ' s day, student-teacher day, hat, sock, overall day, color day, and dress-up day during Homecoming week. Football players ' homes wereteepeed late Thursday evening. Early Friday morning, a caravan brought the senior float which had been completed by seniors under the direction of Kelly Moffitt and Tracy Forbes. Coronation was Thursday morning with last year ' s king and queen, Rocky Gillum and Emily Edwards, reigning over the activities. Flag twirlers began the assembly, and Drill Team joined in to form a walkway for the court. After Swing Choir sang Got to Get You into my Life, Dave Turnball announced the 1 979 king and queen, John Izzolena and Maryfran Fazio, who walked around the gym while Swing Choir sang You Are So Beautiful. 1979 graduates, Brian Gaumer and Brian True, spoke on involvement, determination, dedica- tion, and pride. Friday brought the enthusiastic pep assembly. The presentation of the cake to the football players, announcement of the football raffle, Drill Team perfor- mance, and the faculty skit added to the rowdiness. Something new was added — confetti from the press box, tons of which fell upon the rowdy stu- dent body at the end of the assembly. Meanwhile, the seniors ' float burned to the ground. Some very upset, but enthusiastic seniors went to work on a new float, and completed it in time to display at the football field. Despite the loss of the Homecoming football game to Hoover, the night broke a tradition— it didn ' t rain. Before the game, the court was ushered to their seats in Jeeps loaned by Bud Mulcahy, AMC Jeep. The court was presented to the football crowd during halftime, where Abe Lincoln, alias David Burris, presented Queen Fazio and a bouquet of red roses. Marching Band performed. The dance was a big success Satur- day, Spanish Candy provided the music. Senior Mary Beth Kissell said, The band was the hit of the dance! It was undoubtedly the best band we ' ve had for any Lincoln dance!! Dorian Art provided the decorations in the gym. 10 Homecoming