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

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Clash Day participants add color: (above) John Perry. Chris Dow, Joel Vandcrwerff. and Chris Power. Troy McGee (top right) shows off i he Homecoming float. Swing Choir (center) performs at the assembly. Mata Studins. Paige Corrigan. and Elizabeth South (lower left) show Lincoln spirit. King Mark Pippctt and Queen Wendy Zagar. opposite page, (top left) preside over the coronation assembly. The candidates (top right) prome- nade around the gym. 12

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I I Railsplitters explode in comeback victory Friday night ' s festivities opened with the release of maroon and gold balloons at the start of the football game. Seniors displayed their spirit as the Homecoming float arrived on the field. Troy McGee offered his car to be converted into the unusual float Halftime ceremonies consisted of entertain- ment by the Marching Band. The Homecoming court was introduced on the field in front of a rowdy Lincoln crowd. The Railsplitters beat a tough opponent by a narrow margin Friday evening. Two touchdowns by Pete Else and another by Scott Collier with less than four minutes remaining in the last quarter helped Lincoln edge Hoover, 26-24. Saturday night was a time of celebration and joy as students looked back on a week of enormous spirit and school pride. Dorian Art Club decorated the large gym with colorful streamers. Entertainment was provided by Last Shades of Dawn. Stover captured the moment by taking photographs and candids of the dance. Rich Blaylock. Matt Melinc. Troy McGee. Jon Salrcand Eddy Johnston (below) show why they are the Risky Rails. Shelly OBrian. Jean Long, and Patty DeFranscisco (top right) are all chained up. Drill Team (center) per- forms at the pep assembly. Students (lower right) display spirit chains.