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

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Coronation reflects renewed tradition October 2-6 was a week of festivities as Homecoming celebrations sparked spirit and new traditions. The Homecoming court was selected Sep- tember 18. The king candidates were Todd Brodie, Tom Dillon, David Dueling, Craig Leavengood, and Mark McCoy. The queen candidates were Carolyn Colosimo, Holly James, Susan Lapham, Heidi Law, and Desiree McCloney. Spirit week opened on Tuesday with the entire student body voting on the king and queen. CLASH DAY, a new tradition, was introduced on Wednesday. This was the day that students wore loud and uncoordinated clothing. Orange and purple plaid pants were quite common in the halls of Lincoln that day. Thursday brought forth the traditional coronation assembly. In honor of this ceremony the student body wore suits and ties, skirts and dresses. Andy West emceed the event. Entertainment was provided by Swing Choir with their performance of We ' re Starting a New Day, and It Was Almost Like a Song, while Flags performed All Night Long. The crowd grew silent as last year s roy- alty Chick Herbert and Julie Kephart passed their crowns to David Dueling and Heidi Law. Showing their approval, the student body gave the new king and queen a standing ovation as they paraded around the gym. 12