Danville High School - Medley Yearbook (Danville, IL)

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A NIGHT AT THE MASQUERADE The Homecoming dance was a most memorable part of the ’86 school year for the students. “I believe this year’s Homecoming was memorable. The decorations were great! The music ranged from fast to slow. It was really fun,” said junior Mike Schoon. The theme for Homecoming was “Come to the Masquerade.” The gym was decorated with purple balloons, Dressed in a formal gown and a tuxedo. junior Dena Jumps and 1986 graduate Scott Smith enjoy a dance during the festivities at the 1986 Homecoming dance. (Photo by D. Schult) streamers, and colored lights. Uniquely decorated masks were given to the ladies at the dance. “The scenery turned the basketball court into a dance floor. The DJ, Greg Reed was very good. He provided excellent music that we could really get into,” said sophomore Brian Smith. Many people agreed that the music really added to the wild atmosphere. The Homecoming Queen, Carmen Cun- ningham, and the attendants were very happy with the turnout and thought they were very privileged to be chosen. “I definitely think that becoming queen has been and probably will remain the highlight of my Senior year. I seriously doubt if anything else could take the place of being queen. It was an honor and a privilege for me and I will always cherish that moment, said 1986 Homecoming Queen Carmen Cunningham. by Tami Smith A look of joy covers Senior Carmen Cunningham's face after she is crowned Homecoming queen on October 24. 1986. (Photo by M. Grygiel) Preparing for a Homecoming dance takes a lot of work. Sophomore Dan-ae Butler decorates the gym with balloons for the event. (Photo by J. Grygielj 28 HOMECOMING

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SPIRIT LIVES ON AND ON Viking spirit mounted and class rivalry heated as students participated in the traditional spirit week dress up days and lunchtime activities. “We were united in a feeling of pride and dedication said Senior Chris Hanson. Spirit week created lasting memories and friendships which would endure long after the cheers and laughter faded away. Students proved that the Viking spirit was alive by wearing Hawaiian clothes, hats and shades, college sweatshirts, togas, and maroon-n-white to school throughout the week. Lunchtime activities pitted class against class competing for the coveted spirit jug. During the spirit week festivities, students participated in banana eating contests, three-legged races, lifesaver passes, and the annual tug-of-war. The highlight of the week’s activities featured Mr. Tamimie and Coach Cunningham being creamed with a pie in the face thrown by representatives of the student body. “I haven’t had so much fun since tonsillitis,’’ said Mr. Tamimie. As usual, the Senior class tallied up the winning points for the victory. Although the Homecoming game was forfeited, due to the Mattoon teacher’s strike, students continued on with a Homecoming parade including class floats and the reigning queen, Carmen Cunningham, and her court. Although the week consisted of class competitions between Seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen, each class shared a common goal and soon the spirit rippled, effectively touching everyone. by Linda Butler m m HI « mmm N r m Partially dressed for hat and shades day is sophomore Mindy Foster. Students wore a variety of hats from Mickey Mouse ears to old English hats on that Spirit Week dress up day. (Photo by J. Hand) Showing her school spirit by wearing a sombrero and sunglasses on hat and shades day is junior Elisa Kim. (Photo by K. Johnson) SPIRIT WEEK 27

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Sharing a dance at Homecoming with sophomore court member Tasha Lil-lard is freshman Chuck Martin. (Photo by D. Schult) Escorting junior court member Jennifer Jones across the stage at the Homecoming assembly is Senior Stacey Robinson. (Photo by B. Wright) Cupping her hands over her face when they announced her the Homecoming queen is Senior Carmen Cunningham. Looking on are Senior court members Christi Creek and Amy Serfoss and the 1985 queen Yolanda Bailey. (Photo by M. Grygiel) HOMECOMING 29