Clay High School - Minuteman Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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THE INTENSITY OF THE GAME is expressed on the faces of football players sophomore Rory Paquette, junior Mil e Boardley, and senior Victor Jones. A special atmosphere filled the air. There was a feeling of spirit in the halls as students geared up for Friday night. It started with a student body clad in shirts, sweaters and hats that sported their favorite college or university. The time had finally come; it was Homecoming Week. Tuesday was sweat day and Clay participated by wearing every color combi- nation under the sun. The Homecoming Court had been nominated and sopho- more Scott Lewis stated, I can ' t wait to vote for the King and Queen. I only hope that my friends win. Vertical and horizontal are stylish? Where were the students ' fashion sense? It was nothing more than Clash Day. Polka dots and paisley, fluorescent reds and plum purples, and checks and plaids filled the classes during the day. At night, the bonfire was held behind the school. The Homecoming Court was in- troduced and Coach Fuer- bringer gave a rousing speech. We left with the hope of victory. On Beach Day, students heard flippers flopping down the steps and alliga- tors visited classes. After school, the parking lot buzzed with plans for the night. At 7:30 the Powder Puff game between the Freshman-Senior team and the Sophomore-Junior team, started at Clay Field. The crowd was treated to an exciting game that ended in a 12-12 tie on a last second touchdown. The fans cheered along with hairy- legged cheerleaders. The consensus was the everyone had a great time. Finally, Friday had ar- rived. The theme of the day was Purple and Gold and students wore the spirited colors in many different ways. When the final bell sounded the night began. Class floats had to be con- structed for the parade, while the band came early to practice for their march. There were float-loads of students riding in the pa- rade and when the competi- tion was over, the juniors took first place, followed by the seniors, sophomores, and freshmen. The junior theme was Rambo played by Dan Peck, I just wish I killed more eagles!, grunt- ed Danbo. The game end- ed in a 20-0 loss but the Co- lonials held the third ranked Eagles scoreless in the sec- ond half. At halftime, the Homecoming Court was in- troduced and the week cli- maxed as senior Sheri Flor- kowski was crowned queen and senior David Kubiak, king. The night wound down with a ' 75 dance for the re- turning alumni, while stu- dents danced the hours away in the ' 85 dance. This was the conclusion to an ex- citing and successful week. 12 Student Life

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r AS THE EVENING ROLLS on many cou- ples take a break from the dancing. Graduate Jay Seall grins widely at gra- duate Samantha Brown after having a wonderful time. SHOWING WHAT THE MAGIC of Prom Night is all about are senior Jeff Jen- kins and junior Jil! Janicki. WEARING A GARTER is a Prom night tradition. Removing the garter is gra- duate Damon Mitchell from the leg of junior Shannon Loft. 11

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IN A WAVE OF RELIEF at the arrival of the weekend, sophomore Mark Briscoe and senior Darci Battles share some dance steps. THE 1985 FOOTBALL HOMECOM- ING COURT: Brian Wolff, Molly Ma- honey, Alex MacDonald, Carol Loyd, David Kubiak, Sheri Flor- kowski, Jonathon Jones, Tonya Jones, Ron Rose, Kathy McClel- land, Todd Burgess, and Ann McGlinchey. DEFENDING THE TERRITORY, ju- nior Dan Danbo Peck cages an Adams ' Eagle, junior Krlsten Dos- ter. A PAIR OF SMILING FACES ind cates the spirit of sophomore Mark Kiskorna and junior Michelle Bor- kowski. 13