Belleville Township High School East - Yearbook (Belleville, IL)

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Loyalty Week Loyalty week is exactly what it implies — loyalty to being a Lancer. There is an infinite number of events during loyalty week in which one can take part to show that they are loyal Lancers. This year’s themes were: Monday — M A S H day, Tuesday — Get Physical day, Wednesday — Circus-Rodeo day, Thursday — tourist day, and Friday — Lancer Blue day. An event in which Senior girls can really let their loyalty shine through, is the powder puff Olym¬ pics. Throughout the competition, the girls have lots of fun and learn about teamwork, which is the basis of loyalty. Teamwork Is also needed as each class attempts to create their own float. Everyone can contribute by going to the sight at which it’s built. The finishing touches are complet¬ ed Thursday night and the floats can be seen being driven down Main St. in the parade on Friday. The foot¬ ball game, which takes place Friday evening, gives everyone a chance to once again show their true loyalty. Loyal Lancers are what Loyalty Week is all about! Jtu 7 IV 1 James “Mr. Cool Jones shows his stuff. Loyal Lancer smiles after winning the first annual breath-holding contest. 8 people go wild

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Student Council Plans A Full Week For East Lancers Loyalty week-a tradition dating back to 1966 when the school first opened. Although activities have changed. Loyalty Week remains to help increase school spirit. Monday, M A ' S 9 H day, began with an assembly to introduce queen and escort candidates. Powderpuff com petition, also, got off to a running start. Tuesday, Get Physical day, marked the end of this year’s 3-act play, M 9 A S H. Wednesday, Circus-Rodeo day, held special festivities at the mall. East queen candidates were pre¬ sented to the public. This included a performance from Swing Choir. Thursday, Tourist day, was a busy night for many. Both hall decorating and float building were given finish¬ ing touches. Friday, Lancer-Blue day, is always the biggest day of the week. During the morning, this year’s queen and escort were announced (Diana Tal¬ ley and Wes Keene). During the afternoon. East paraded down Main St. Then during the evening, the “big” game was played. m $• ■I ’■ y ' - — ,w JtL y T.B. Tigers triumphed in the tug-of-war and volleyball during P.P.O. competition. While in another competition, students triumphed over teachers. Lancer woodwinds “blew” down Main St. This year s Phantoms broke all previous records when over 100 seniors showed to “decorate” their campus. m ! t v i i fv— V? ' ll T- Just a few of the participants in Loyalty Week dress-up days. Pom Pon girls took the chance of getting frostbite in the Loyalty Week parade. 10 people show spirit