Des Moines Technical High School - Engineer Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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Senior Opal Holmes treasures the royal company of Walt Knox. The king and queen join their court; Dusty Flynn, Barney Heath, John King, Billy Jo Paul and Maggie Smith. touch of gold brig htens homecoming The Homecoming festivities held Octo- ber 10 and 1 1 supplied the Engineers with a golden book of memories. Frances Lenan and Walt Knox resided over the ceremonies as Homecoming Queen and King. The at- tendants to the queen were Senior Billie Jo Paul, Junior Maggie Smith, and Sopho- more Debbie Carr. The attendants to the King were Senior John King, Junior Barney Heath, and Sophomore Dusty Flynn. The Engineers met some rough compe- tition when they played the Number One 11 Team in the State, Dowling, on October 10. Though the Maroons went home victorious, the team ' s spirit and determination added a special highlight to the events. A car cara- van was also held. The dance, with an ap- propriate theme A Touch of Gold, was held in the Tech cafeteria on Oct. 11. The music was supplied by Don Hoy ' s Orches- tra and the entire dance was entertaining. Bonfire was planned and though it was cancelled due to weather, it turned into a pep rally and numerous Tech students were on hand for the fun.