Bloom Trail High School - Trail Blazer Yearbook (Chicago Heights, IL)

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Right, The cheerleaders display their school spirit by making a banner. Middle Right, Student council member. Dave Me Grady catches the wave Bottom Lett, Mike Manning and Dave McGrady get close to the fire to feel the heat! Below, Kristen Lee is queen of the Hawaiian Luau as her fellow classmates carry her. Let's Go Hawaiian, was the them© for the 1986 Homecoming Week and dance. The highlights of homecoming were the bonfire, parade, and, of course, the football game. Although we lost we still held our heads high and looked forward to the dance. The bonfire was held on October 9, which sure was a good night for it because it sure was cold! It may not have lasted long but it was worth it. Everyone ei- ther kept warm by the fire or found someone to keep warm with. The pa- rade was the highlight of the game. Since the theme was Lets go Hawai- ian , everyone who participated with the parade all went Hawaiian style with grass skirts, printed shorts, and skirts. The floats were full of color and a special touch was added from all of the classes. The seniors won all three events this year, which included: best theme, most creative and originality. As the night progressed and it was getting colder and later, the football team was trying their best to win. We lost; but at least we played a good game. Homecoming for every school should have been a memorable time which should never be forgotten. — Michelle Lopez

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LLLtiilhz Homecoming Week was one of the best weeks of school. Many events took place during this week. There were pep assemblies. Wacky Olym- pics, and the Powderpuff football game. Did these events go great to- gether or what? Pep assemblies showed previews of the Wacky Olympics, boosted our spir- its for the Homecoming football game and the parade. Pep assemblies brought crowds and friends together to participate in the Homecoming events. Also, there were contests be- tween each class in the variety of events. Remember getting wacky? The Olympics had a variety of events. The Wacky Olympics consisted of the groom carry, orange pass, pie eating contest, baby bottle drinking contest (with grapefruit juice), the big wheel race, spirit contest, spoon, cup, and water race, and the tug-a-war contest. Finally, the Powderpuff football game. The powderpuff football team consisted of girl football players. There were juniors working together as one team and seniors working together as the other team. Also, there were guy cheerleaders. Was this fun or what? — Biliie Jo Harder During the pep assembly, the Seniors (left) are struggling together and the Sophomores (right) are struggling together to become the winners of the Wacky Olympics. The Seniors win! The 1986 Homecoming Court (from left to right): Samantha Sanders. Carrie Poppo. Sharon Nykaza. Betty Ward, Michelle Lopez, and Andrea Hargreaves, (Seniors); Mary Ann Nathan, (Juniors); Tammy Folta. (Sophomore); and Angie Carter. (Freshman) Homecoming 11

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Above, The cheerleading float goes gungho! Left, An active crowd displays their spirit at the bonfire 13 Below, These freshmen finally catch the spirit. Middle Left, Seniors: Sharon Nykaza, Charlene Smith, Vai Cameo, and Donna McCallon dance on their 1st place float. RIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL