Dickinson High School - Gator Yearbook (Dickinson, TX)

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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)

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Homecoming: Winning Tradition T he third district game of the season ' was a crucial one, for the Clear Lake Falcons and our Gators were tied in the district race. The Gators ' head coach, Dub Farris, credited the match as the Gators ' best game of the year because of the great team effort oHensively and defensively. I ' lelt satisfied, said senior Todd Gup- ton, because we played close to the beslof our ability. Both teams entered the competition with fears and hope. Everyone was prepared to play hard and everyone was prepared to win, said I -, ir 01 IfH G«Io «xj.b«ll l,am .,o,n «„oir«„ ngM, ,h„ p,„,.5o,e lo wm lh« r oo«Kom.oo o«m, hKtot b• ..HJ ..x, ...cIcm- ,,, o. ,.» .„ senior Ronnie Games, thought we had a chance. The Gators were facing the best defen- sive line in the district and a team who conquered the LaMarque Cougars only a week before, yet the Gators ' reputation was a principle intimidator. But. the hope of victory was on the field at Sam Vitanza stadium We came out and played up to our capabilities against Lake, said junior Doug Reed. Tailback Rob Hill and fullback Kenneth Franklin led the Gators ' outstanding offensive drive, which neutralized the ' 6 Homocorning