Clinton High School - Clintonia Yearbook (Clinton, IL)

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of “Spirit Week” juniors while the Tigers were freshmen and seniors. Mr. Austin called the game (commented and joked) while an estimated crowd of 750 viewed the gridiron girls. The Rams outlasted the Tigers in a game that ended 21-7. Spirit excelerated with “Hat and Tie Day” “50’s Day” “Clash Day” and the traditional “Maroon and Gold Day”. Assemblies were held, the snake dance slithered through town, and the bonfire ignited the crisp fall air. The Queen candidates were announced to the student body and posters filled the halls, buttons were worn, gum was snaped, and baloons were filled—all to get out the vote for the one who was to be Homecoming Queen. When the girls took to the gridiron, the boys took the roles of the girls (and even some of their clothes). The balloons helped the fans cheer louder. Floats were constructed with hard work, late hours and several midnight “egg” snacks. All the floats were completed on time for a beautiful fall day parade. Queen candidates added their own kind of spirit to the week’s events. The court, made up of five beautiful senior girls, included Machelle Gee, Toni Thompson, Kathy Merz, Joye Sprague, and Tracie O'Neill. 7

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A Rounding Up Spirit Week began the week before Spirit Week. Il began with the traditional kickoff of the powder pufl football game, which was scheduled the Thursda) before Homecoming Week. The match-up pitted thi Birbeck Tech Hams against the Lane University Tigers I he Hams were made up of female sophomores and The freshmen took part in “Spirit Week” by constructing their first float. The “target '’ of their work was the Morton Potters. Powder Puff had more pow than puff. The event saw the largest turnout of fans for the annual contest. The girls didn't let the fans down, as the high scoring game saw the Rams beat the Tigers 21-7.

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I he cheerleaders wore the traditional homecoming flower—the mum—hut they weren't as mum as the flowers. Senior fourth place float: “Victory Delight. Around the Square The 1977 Homecoming Parade started off with a clear sky and warm fall weather on October 14 at 3:00. At the beginning of the parade were the Junior High cheerleaders and pom-pon squad. As the parade came around the square it unfurled floats, ears, queen candidates. the past Homecoming yueen, Andrea Cook, the high school hand and pom-pon squad. Organizations and athletes who were represented included the National Honor Society, the Cross Country Team. Freshman Football Team, Volleyball Team, cheerleaders and Varsity Football Team. Floats were constructed by all four classes. “Victory Delight the senior float, took fourth place. The freshmen float “On Target” took third. The second place float was the sophomore offering of “Ring Up A Victory The float receiving the first place award was the junior masterpiece “Spill Morton”. For their efforts. the juniors walked away with the $100 first place prize. 8