Bloomington High School - Bear Yearbook (Bloomington, MN)

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NEW IDEAS CHANGED HOMECOMING Miss Razz-beary, better known to BHS'ers as Ron Peterson, made a guost appearance at the pepfest with her (?) manager, Doug Pearson. For the first time in Bloomington's history, the Homecoming pepfest was held the night before the game. The combined efforts of the cheerleaders. the Bruinettes, and the band united the students of the Senior High and the Annex into a singular spirited body. At this time the sophomore cheerleaders were introduced to the juniors and seniors. After announcing the starting linoup, Coach Cochran delivered his traditional talk at the 1963 Homocoming pepfest. Administration said no parade, but that didn't stop our cheerleaders from making their own miniature versions of class floats. Kay Daly congratulated her successor, Queen Rae, by presenting a sheaf of red roses. Page 10

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A petition was passed around for each senior girl who wanted to be on the queen ballot. The senior class voted first, eliminating approximately fifteen girls from the ballot. Five finalists remained. Along with these girls, five lettermen were nominated for king by the Lettermen's Club. The King and Queen candidates were then voted on by the entire student body. The sophomore and junior royalty were nominated by petition also. Then the sophomore and the junior classes voted on their own candidates, respectively. Standing from left to right: sophomore royalty, Tom Backstrom and Ruth lliff; junior royalty, Becky Westergard and Dale Miller. Seated on stage, from left to right: senior royalty, Larry Wcstdal and Jan Olsen, Tom Ochs and Leigh Bergren; page, Baubce Overby; Queen Rae Sacket and King Jon Soucok; page, Lee Thompson; senior royalty, Kathy Dickey and Dick Johnson. Carol Richter and Gary Zeimes. Page 9

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Sophomores, juniors, and seniors got their first real feeling of togethornoss at the pre-game danco and meal. Come and get it! rang the invitation to Bloomington's first Homecoming Chuck Wagon, where two specially prepared menus were offered. The Chuck Wagon, which is hoped to be the beginning of a lasting tradition, was greeted with great enthusiasm. Records and dancing on the tennis courts added to the gaiety. Planned with the intention of compensating for the loss of the parade, this event encouraged unity and spirit before the big game. Later, students and alumni spent an enjoyable evening at the annual Homecoming Dance. Music was provided by a dance band from Gustavus Adolphus College. Alumni and students kicked up their hools at the dance. Cooks, dressed in cowboy outfits, added to the casual atmosphere of the Chuck Wagon. These students paused a moment on the court when taking a break from the fast pace of the dance. Page 11