Blair High School - Tattler Yearbook (Blair, NE)

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Cindy Heimann, a senior, tries to raise spirit at the Homecoming rally outside the ad- ministration building downtown. The rally followed the parade. Key figures in the Homecoming parade, the pom pon squad marches to the beat of the band. DECA members work in the press box dur- ing the club’s powderpuff football game. The game is held annually during Homecoming week. Sophomores Meredith Dickerson and Rich- ard Ray mix their paints for the right shade before designing their Homecoming window. 12 - Homecoming

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Junior Mike Bensen skirts the outside dur- ing a Sunday afternoon game of football. With or without pads, the games often turned into rough and rugged contests. Searching for a good one, senior Tim Nock- els reads the description of a movie at Loy- al’s video tape rental station. Junior Brett Bock polishes the hood of his car during a warm fall weekend. Pleasant weekends greeted students throughout most of the fall. Seniors Brian Shearman and Jeff Nelsen re- lax at Hardee’s, one of the more popular hang outs for students. Weekends Hangouts

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Same Rituals, New Experiences Homecoming week brought many activities. Although every year the same rituals are practiced, every Homecoming, including this year’s, brings new experiences and memories. It all began on Monday, September 28, when the freshman and sopho- more girls took on the juniors and seniors in the annual powder puff football game which was sponsored by DECA. The juniors and seniors Senior football players cheer as they throw the effigy of the Nebraska City football player into the bonfire. The team, members of B- Club, traditionally lead the fans to the site of the bonfire. won 14-6. “It was a lot of fun and a new ex- perience,” said junior Laura Coulter. Thursday came and brought with it the bonfire and pep rally. Assistant principal Gene Baumert and English teacher Jean Hundtoft were chosen Mr. and Mrs. Enthusiasm and were announced at the bonfire rally. Although the weather was good, other activities kept the attendance down. Senior Tim Nockels said, “The turnout wasn’t as good as it has been in the past, but the spirit was still there.” B-Club members collected the wood for the bonfire and the football players threw the traditional effigy of the Homecoming opponent into the fire. Friday students were dismissed at 2:30 p.m. for the Homecoming pa- rade. The theme, “Heading for the Future,” was reflected in the various clubs’ banners and windows. Friday night, the Bears defeated the Nebraska City Pioneers, 37-7. The week concluded Saturday with the coronation and dance in the school cafeteria. Kelly Ryan and Janet Kruse were crowned King and Queen. Student Council decorated the cafeteria and music was provid- ed by Complete Music. B-Club’s Mike Andreasen, Mick Suverkrubbe and Layne Beemer carry the torches to ig- nite the bonfire and the spirit for a Homecoming victory. The following night the team delivered, beating Nebraska City 36-7. Homecoming - 13