Dixon High School - Dixonian Yearbook (Dixon, IL)

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Homecoming week started with a kick off assembly in the gym. The event included the introduction of var- sity players of the footbal. golf, tennis and volleyball teams and the queen candidates and the court. A Pumpkin carving contest for the coaches was also featured Miss Sta- pleton was the winner. The D.H.S. Ger- man Band provided music and the pompon squad performed a routine. The student council planned a series of dress-updays: Tues.-Nerd day. Wed.-Hat and sunglasses day, Thurs- uniform day, Fri.-Purple and White day to Sven up the week, also Floats, bands, and decorated cars were part of the homecoming pa- rade. The sophomore class float was the Grand Champion, the junior class float was runner-up, and the senior class won Honorable mention. Friday night was the game against the Ottawa Pirates and on Saturday night the Knight Riders, a local band, was featured at the Homecoming dance. Sophomore Float 7

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I Freshmen Attendent Tammy Bovey King And Queen Jim Drew ond Rhonda Donegan Duke And Dutchess Sophomore Attendent Junior Attendant Roxie Fane Greg Kazmerski. Amy Huffman Mary Naughton

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Overflowing love, an ever pre- sent smile and courage that just won't quit describes this year's selection for dedication. Becky Tornow's life serves as an exam- ple to each of us. Mrs. Tornow, who has been confined to a wheelchair, first learned that she had multiple sclerosis in June, 1976. At the time she was working and earning a degree at Sauk Valley College, as well as taking care of her chil- dren. She didn't recognize the symptoms at first; but when her feet stopped reacting to her brain's messages, she knew something was wrong. The disease is not fatal, but the patient may become bedridden and not able to control them- selves. Even with M.S. Becky says she feels her life is beautiful. I think I have a beautiful life be- cause it's full and happy. Not happy with M.S. but that's secon- dary. I have four healthy children, Darry, Dale, Desiree, and Dela- van, who involve me in their lives. Becky's indestructable spirit does not let M.S. stop her but she often calls it an inconvenience. She travels around the area in her specially-equipped van. Having this van gives me a great deal of satisfaction and the same sense of freedom. Her van is called Dat Rat's Nest , which comes from Becky and her children's ini- tials. Becky places her future in the hands of the Lord and remains optimistic. Her vitality and joy are an inspiration to everyone who meets her. 8