Douglas MacArthur High School - MacArtair Yearbook (Houston, TX)

Page 22 text:

a night to remember ., wang' The Oueen! Dina Valdez, officer of two major clubs, won by a majority vote to become the 197778 Homecoming Queen. 'Blix .E On a clear day, you can see forever . . Though it was a night game, the weather cloudy, the spirits at the Homecoming game were as high as those on a clear sums mer day. The 1977 Homecoming theme, On a clear day, was chosen by head senior class sponsor, Ms. Peggy Alle- mand. l really didn't know what theme to use. But one night it just came to me, and with the help of the band and the drill team, it worked out perfectly, commented Ms. Allemand. The entire planning of halftime activities was disrupted early in the year with the condemning of Aldine Stadium. lt was kind of hard to get everything together but it worked out alright, stated Ms. Allemand. The band played the theme song On a Clear Day as flag corps and drill team members formed a stage type forum for the homecoming candidates. Homecoming nominees were presented as the band played softly in the background. Ms. Janet King, co-spon- sor of the senior class, led the performance and intro- duced the nominees. The nominees, Ursula Greenleaf, Dina Valdez, Saprina Toups, Leslie McGee and Lori Skin- ner were followed by the introduction of the 1976 Home- coming Oueen Cindy Rodriguez. The announcement of the new queen, Dina Valdez, brought the crowd to its feet, the only drawback was that since there was no track, Dina could not be presented to the opposing team through a car procession. lt was so exciting, just to be a part of it all was really neat, commented nominee Leslie McGee. I was just glad that the tension and worrying was finally over, added Lori Skinner. lt's an honor l won't forget, stated newly crowned Dina Valdez. Even the loss of the football game didn't dampen the crowd's spirits. The disadvantage of having the game so far away, and the inconvenience of the set up were working against us, but l don't think those who attended minded at all. lt was a lovely evening, added Ms. Allemand. a. rt X 5 I8 homecoming Class favorites! The four runners-up were Saprina Toups, Lori Skinner, Leslie McGee and Ursula Greenleaf Good luck! Head senior class ' Ms, Peggy Allemand gives Lori and other girls last minute hugs j 5 entering the field.

Page 21 text:

. Vxgums- , ,' 1T?f ' ' 'if 1 r 'L 7551 4 sl.. l KW. l .. E --...., ! d iw? 5 Ng-f' . E -up'

Page 23 text:

' T ,DRY Relief! Homecoming Queen Dina Valdez and escort Ronny Oller stand on the side- line recovering from the tension and excitement. 1? N--.. 1 -su, Gvffmxu Tears ofloy. Dina Valdez is still wonderl ing if it's all true, even though Ms. Peggy Allemand and Mr. Rice are congratulate ing her l homecoming