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

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Sue Lapham, escorted by Billy Lapham, (opposite page, top left) promenades around the gym. Swing Choir sings We ' re Starting i New Diy. Lisa Wing escorts Tom Dillon through a gateway of Flags. David Dueling displays his kingly manner, while Heidi Law accepts Homecoming Queen with grace. Homecoming Court: (first row) Queen Heidi Law, Holly James, Desiree McCloney, Carolyn Colosimo, Susan Lapham, (second row) Craig Leavengood, Tom Dillon, Todd Brodie, King David Dueling, and Mark McCoy. 13

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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

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m Homecoming assembly ignites enthusiasm; students show pride Spirit was at it s best for Friday s Home- coming pep assembly. A sea of maroon and gold covered the gym as students and teachers displayed their pride. Prince s Let ' s Go Crazy brought everyone to is feet when Todd Brodie, with the help of Drill Team, performed it. Lincoln ' s answer to Animal House, THE OGA ' S, was the highlight of the assembly. Dressed in toga s, multi-colored ties and sunglasses, these guys would have made John Belushi envious. Their performance of SHOUT! was unique, well-rehearsed and one of the best jobs the senior guys have done in year s according to many. For the second straight year, the wres- tling team sold spirit links. Ten cents would purchase one link to show class spirit. Dur- ing the assembly, all the different chains were brought out to decide which class had the most spirit. Cheerleaders sold Maroon boutennieres and gold mums and DECA sold buttons to add to the Homecoming spirit. Exciting Homecoming game finishes have become a tradition for Lincoln. Again this year the game was decided in the final min- ute. The defense came up with the decidiing touchdown when Todd Carlisle blocked an Ames punt and Mark Pippet recovered it in the end zone. The Rails won 12-7. Rails Club decorated the football field, while the large gym was decorated by Dorian Art. Stover Photography took photo s and candids at the dance. Music was provided by The Last Shades Of Dawn.