Breck School - Mustang Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Although the Homecoming dance was held on Saturday night because of Yom Kippur, the cheerfulness of the occasion was not in the least dampened. The band. Speak the Language, had everyone dancing ... well, almost everyone. Speak the Language performed a number of popular songs, including selections from: The Cars. The Beatles. Duran Duran, and others. They also played a number of their own compositions. By the time the dance was over students were humming Revolution. laughing with their friends, and eating the remaining donuts on their way home. The final event of the 1984 Homecoming proved to everyone that the entire week was a complete success. Tycho Kerslen preparing to tool his horn. Homecoming 13

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The Homecoming Revue The Juniors struggle valiantly during the tugof war. Homecoming . .. What a week! It began with the popular tradition of dress-up days. Throughout the week, people ran through the halls wearing flowered shirts, class '‘uniforms'', the garb of their favorite hero, and blue and gold haberdashes. School spirit was much higher than usual. Thursday, homecoming day. was filled with activities; the coronation. The Pep Fest. and the sports. The festivities commenced with the coronation. The crowd waited breathlessly to see who the Breck 1984 Homecoming King and Queen would be. Chris Ashley and Bryan Soth were crowned by Mr. Yonker and Mrs. Michael-son. and the chapel was filled with the noise of cheers, laughter, congratulations. and popping balloons. Everyone then went to the lunchroom for the Homecoming Banquet complete with ca-tawba juice for the royal court. The Pep Fest followed the Banquet, beginning with the strenuous tug f-war in which the Seniors prevailed. Then, many of the teams did short skits including a rather unique tennis performance by Kim Burnet and an injured Mr. Kordosky. The emcees of the event were Sarah Flotten and Caroline Doyle, who succeeded in getting everyone psyched for the Home coming sports. It was to become a day of glory with almost every team leaving the school victorious. The highlight of the evening was the football game. The football team played spectacularly, coming from behind to defeat St. Paul Academy 21-15. Halftime featured a parade with floats constructed by students. Encouraged by a fifty dollar prize for the best float, the International Club won with its representation of global friendship. Second place was captured by a float depicting a group of SPA Busters • very appropriate.

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Counterclockwise: Catoiyn Koester spurs on the students at the Pep Fest: Bob Bertino heads for the end zone against Minneapolis Lutheran: The Mustangs retain the Bishop's Cup; Tim Woodland and Tyler Congdoo take a ride on the International Club's float: Dave Beck opens a hole for Bob Bertino to score. 14 Life