Dickinson High School - Gator Yearbook (Dickinson, TX)

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■ • man with the (our-way hips, sophomore Nathan Yanasak, 1. found grooving at the Student Council sponsored Homecoming 13

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o: Homecoming: Living Tradition jnce again, DiCKinson Higti sctioui :elebrates the living tradition of • iiecommg The long standing event Is beloved by the town and the school alike. Homecoming 1984 was no exception. The town ignited the fervor weeks before the game day The store windows displayed pictures of Big Al. the school mascot, and supported the event. Com- munity volunteers painted many of these shop windows and donated public signs to greet the returning alumni and to cheer on the Gators The local floral shops pro- vided the necessary corsages and boutonnieres for a complete homecom- ing The school colors of blue and white were abundant throughout Dickinson. The week of homecoming began on Monday with mindful students sporting clothes of the appropriate color, which represented school spirit. Each day was a different color, and each day was a new discovery of school unity and pride This yeany evenl is bpuiiboreu Uy Kie oluuenl Council Boys were concerned about what girl to ask to the dance on Thursday, what girl to ask to dinner on Friday, or if they should ask one girl to both. The girls fran- tically tried to hook last minute dates The school buzzed with excitement and anticipation. The annual dance was a success this year, as the Student Council changed the date to Thursday night from Friday night Couples in the past avoided the dance because they preferred to go eat dinner in a nice restaurant, which is still the Friday night custom. Friday morning, the halls filled with chatter. The conversations contained topics of who asked whom and their plans for the evening, of which candidate will be the queen, and who is wearing the most attractive outfit. The flower deliverers began early. Dnnyiny tc;KeMi ut dtteLtiun i tif v ,r • ' ■ were great They were either fresh fi .•. or silk, elaborate or simple Man) ' : : cow bells, which could be l eard up arn] down the halls One type had battery- operated lights, which blinked on and oN. The boutonnieres were much simpler. The flower was a rose ex carnation, and the garnish was quaint The senior class members wore their Sunday best to display their class u- , lor Senior Dress-up Day The fas- ranged from the mod colored m. « gloves, and style cuts to the ciassK: loafers, three-piece suits, and pump s The pep rally was the best of the year The gym rang with cheers and spirit, which the cheerleaders inspired The Gator team expelled pride The band played loudly, the seniors sang the school song, and the students supported the team and the tradition TiiKliliDdiilly inidino llm Smiicx f.)( «. ' , up tJny l(ii lIiim. oI ' 8!i gnlhrnm) i Khool loog ono irit.i iiriio Hnmecoming

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Homecoming: Crowning Tradition r he question of ihe week was. Who ' will be the queen ' ' This question was evident on every candidate ' s face prior to the game. The excitement heightened as the pre- game ceremonies began. The members of the court, the senior candidates, and their fathers formed opposing lines across the field from the home side. Photographers scrambled into position for the proces- sion. The beginning chords of Lionel Richie ' s Truly signified that everyone ' s anticipation was soon to be relieved. Senior l icheal Downey, court jester, was flanked by Dr Anne Coppenhaver and Theresa Rodriguez, last year ' s queen, as Ihey walked across Ihe field. Freshman Lady-ln-Waiting, Jennifer Matocha, and her father were next, followed by Sophomore Duchess, Vicki Lobit and Junior Princess, Gma Brunner As the senior attendants approached the edge of the field the tension became heavy among the relatives and friends of the candidates and among the crowd as a whole. After the last senior was in position, the announcement finally revealed that Bethany Fitch was the first runner-up, and Holly Haney was the new 1984 homecoming queen. The crowd exploded in applause Haney was so excited that she left hef father behind on the fteld as she went for- ward to be crowned The senior attendants, Claire Borr e. Jan Bryant. Terry Mayfield. and Dana Chesak then exited the field, c. - gratulating Haney and Fitch Haney was then driven by her esc • Micheal Downey, for the traditional .; around the track in a beautiful con t ■ ble Downey relinquished the last lap. and Haney went solo. The surprise was over The crowd field a constant murmur prior to the roar as the Gators approached the field and the game began The 1984 HoiTiocoming Coud hb follow. From L«N MnliKha. n«nto( ultendanlt. Jan (Vynni (i.imi- li.tmr 11(11 pnnc«« i Qina Biuni «i. tophonKMO i ,M,iylM ' icl nnU CMnn Ch«siil Vet I oOi). hc»»vivin lady n waning Jo v i«« ■1 Homi. ' coiiiirK)